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The 95 E300D is probably the best diesel you could get,the 97-98 cars are so so. But the 95's do command a premium. I prefer the 603 over the 606 Single cam, turbo,and awesome reliability make it a great engine. |
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22 would be the correct number, you are right.
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Sixto 87 300D^2 Last edited by sixto; 05-19-2012 at 01:14 AM. |
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Don't forget the 90-93 300D 2.5 turbo which will easily get 30mpg highway. Sixto 87 300D^2 Last edited by sixto; 05-19-2012 at 01:14 AM. |
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You would love a 95 E300, so refined and modern feeling compared to the older machines, a little more complex to work on, but still not bad at all. Everything on this car seems extremely robust and built to last decades, so worry not about the quality of a 95. I love my older w126's more than anything, but nothing compares to how this 95 feels now after the front end work, the steering is ROCK solid, brakes are better than my dad's newer Lexus, and I've managed to squeeze 40mpg highway out of it a few times. Indeed it will, IIRC its "comfortable" redline is north of 5200rpm. Mine is much more comfortable on the highway at 70+, with plenty of power and smooooth riding comfort at 80...not that I'd ever dream of going that fast. It's a little gutless stuck at 50-55 or so, especially on a long up hill grade. It definitely is happier over 2500rpm when pulling hills and driving around town, they Germans really did build this particular rig for high speed driving. |
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I have a crack #17 head I brought it like that I thought it was a good head because it was a #17 and last week I brought a complete engine with a #14 head and it was cheap because the guy over heated it and when we pull it off the head and check it no cracks
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Well, yes, any aluminum head can warp and crack if overheated and any #14 head can go forever if respected. I've heard of junked #18s and #20s too. It's a matter of statistics, not absolutes.
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