I have a '85 2.2 auto and an '87 2.5 turbo manual.

The 2.2 runs just under 3500 rpms at 70 mph on the speedometer.

The 2.2 is not louder than the later 2.5 turbo when running at the same rpm and both are quieter than the earlier 617 models. If your 2.2 is loud it may be indicating a problem?

I believe in '86 the W201's switched to a larger brake prompting the switch from 14" to 15" wheels. If you need tires, you can buy a taller 14" tire if you want to lower your rpm's slightly.

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are the part numbers the same for 201 except for the 201 vs 124 designation?

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1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6

-My 2.2 190D was definitely louder than my 99 E300.
-How is the hood pad? Maybe get a new one and see if that helps.
-Is the antenna motor working? If so, you can get a new antenna shaft off ebay for pretty cheap. They corrode and fill up with gunk over time and need to be replaced.
-Also, my car had an antenna adjuster which allowed me to keep it low to not attract soot when driving.
-Mine was a 5-speed and would do about 70mph at 3000 RPM if I remember correctly.
-Regular average of 42mpg. I should have never sold that car!

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-1984 Mercedes 190D 2.2 5-speed gray market(bought@30,000 miles) (Sold back to original owner@170,000 miles)
-1999 Mercedes E300DT (245,000 miles)
-1999 Mercedes S500 Grand Edition (80,000 miles)

I see them at pnp all the time. Figure $30/tire,wheel

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