I agree the tacky fender trim, it's terrible!

Otherwise, what a beautiful car!

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'85 Euro 300D - 258k 4 spd manual
'85 300TD Wagon - 180k - SOLD
Always looking

My car is a California version, and it was purchased new in San Antonio, Texas, in November, 1985, so I don't think this is 100% correct. My understanding is the trap ox, etc., was not an option per se, but that California required cars imported for sale into that state to be compliant with state-specific emmission requirements, thus the need for a "California version." However, I don't think it was that uncommon for California-compliant cars to make their way to dealers in different states for sale (especially a state as close as Oregon), especially since '85 was the last year for these, and dealers were probably clearing out their inventories.

At any rate, $23,000+ is a lot of money...but that sure is a beautiful car.

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Christopher
'06 Mercedes E350 station wagon (silver/black)
'85 Mercedes 300D (black pearl/palomino)
'85 Mercedes 300SD (smoke silver/burgundy)
'79 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

'05 Toyota Camry (because always running is nice)

'85 Mercedes 300D sold back to orig. owner 8-1-06
'84 Volvo 264GL Diesel, owned 2000-2013

I disagree. I believe it accents the rest of the cars shiny trim very well.

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You are correct, "option" was not the correct word to use here. Calif is very strict in the emmision requirements as per CARB. (calif air resources board).

I`ve lived he long enough to know how screwed up it is

My 85 "was" one of those Kali Kars.

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

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