Before my '85 300SD I had a '79 300D (na). The 300D was a good car and handled well. Not much on the power although it did have well over 300,000 miles on it. When I bought the '85 it was like a new world. LOTS more power and more room. The parts are about the same as far as availability and price. Don't be afraid of the turbo. It is a beautiful thing.

Remember, '85 was the best year for the SD.

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'85 300SD (formerly california emissions)
'08 Chevy Tahoe
'93 Ducati 900 SS
'79 Kawasaki KZ 650
'86 Kawasaki KX 250
'88 Kawasaki KDX200
'71 Hodaka Ace 100
'72 Triumph T100R