My non turbo does fine. I am sure that the extra HP would help in some situations, dpending on how timely the turbo is in kicking in.

I used to own a Dodge Daytona 4 cyl. gasser w turbo.
Hardly ever kicked it in to get a jolt. First time I did, I got a speeding ticket. About a year the turbo thang got me into another car.. small crunch.

I appreciate the 300D as a work car cuzz I know I am less likely to get into trouble with mind on many things.(also girl watching !)

Anyway, I just sold my folks' zero rust 240D 1979 with about139K mles for $2500 (All service records included from day one.).

$5K will buy you a 300D COUPE Turbo in excellent condition.

Don't spend on this one. Buy it for $1200 due to mileage.
Maybe a bit more if ALL records are available.

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1979 300D 220 K miles
1995 C280 109 K miles
1992 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 57K miles SOLD
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1979 240D 140Kmiles (bought for parents) *SOLD.
SAN FRANCISCO/(*San Diego)
1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD