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2.5Turbo · #4 02-08-2007, 02:09 AM

The 93 300D 2.5T (the W124) is a good car. Not many huge things go wrong on these. I've got the '90 version, and I love it. The only thing I don't like on it is the EDS computer which controls the turbo wastegate. If it finds anything wrong with any sensor on the car, it will hold the wastegate open and the car will be very slow.

The other diesel made in 1993, the 300SD, does have the rod bender engine, and has all the problems that come with the W140 chassis. I wouldn't recommend a 603.970 car. However, if somebody transplanted a 603.96 engine in there, (or even better a 606 turbo) it would be a great car.