I am looking for a 300D or 300TD and since I live in California, will probably end up buying a California car.

What are the differences between CA and non-CA cars and should I be concerned? Anything special to look out for on a CA car?

Thanks,
Bob

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You've got a pretty decent chance of finding a car that isn't the CA setup. In all the Mercedes Diesels I've owned or come across here in San Diego, only a few were the CA set up.

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"spreading a trail of obnoxious where ever we go"
1981 300sd w/ 341,500 miles

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Differences pretty much only in 84 and 85 emission equipment. Parts abound to convert Calif to federal and vice versa.

Sixto
87 300D

85 models with the TrapOx (1985 300D/CD/TD/SD) are really the only ones to watch out for. The ARV on the turbo is the only significant change to the Kali models in 84. Simply plugging its vacuum tube will revert it to federal standards.

look in the DIY articles, there is a comparison between the cal and fed with pictures
charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I have a non-California Mercedes and it came with non-California chassie rust down below. I bought mine with out seeing it on Ebay.
Be sure to check the underside of the car.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel