Is this particular year any good? Does it have a reworked 350 motor or is this motor one of the long lived variety. I don't want to waste my time with in depth checking if the 92 is known to experience serious engine/transmission problems.
Thanks All.

I believe the 2.5 is a 5cylinder. These models are supposed to be quite nice, not as quick as the 86-87's but pretty much the same otherwise. Maintainence means more than anything else. RT

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84' Mercedes Benz 300D Anthracite/black, 171K
03' Volkswagen Jetta TDI blue/black, 93K
93' Chevrolet C2500HD ExCab 6.5TD, Two-tone blue, 252K

The 602 engine in the 92 2.5 Turbo is a good one. It is NOT know for rod bending or head cracking like its siblings (the 603.96x and 603.97x) found in the 350SDL, 350SD, or '86-87 300D/300SDL. However, like all these engines, if they've been run out of oil and/or coolant there will be serious problems.

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I have one. They are very nice to drive. If taken care of, they are long lived engines.

Herb
'82 240D
'87 300SDL
'92 300D 2.5 Turbo

Gr8 fuel mileage, too, between 29 and 34 mpg.

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'91 300D 2.5 Turbo 330K
'00 VW TDI Golf, 190K
'67 BMW R50/2
'73 Norton Commando Interstate

Great cars...best car(all things considered I have ever owned)..very cheap maintenance...has most of the modern creature comforts.....now the SD of the same vintage is another issue..:-(



Warren
1992 300SD 158K
Columbus Ohio

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I know several people that have well over 300K miles without a problem.

http://www.mindspring.com/~houlihan/mb.htm

Do these later 124 chassis still have the same a/c evaporators? If that was fixed and the engines are decent, this diesel would make for a great 124 car.

My $0.02,

Evap core can still be a problem in these cars...case in point my mother's 300D 2.5 evap went out....dash has to be almost diassembled



Warren
1992 300SD 158K
Columbus Ohio

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I have had a great go with mine. Easily the most inexpensive and pleasurable MB's I have owned.

The big expences for me over the past 60K have been:

- Radiator, hoses and thermastat - $350
- Fan, fan clutch, belt and tensioner - $700
- Front struts- $250
- vacuum pump for door locks - $100

It has a great ride, wonderful gas mileage and a confortable interior.

I would recommend one with leather and ASD!! Good Luck!

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1996 (W210) E300D 86K - Traded in for a Lexus
1992 (W124) 300D 2.5 Turbo 202K - Sold
1983 (W123) 300D, 146K - Sold
1970 280S, 263K - Sold - Beginning of addiction