420s are a better deal when considering gassers or a 380se with a 4.2L dropped in, similar fuel econ and a ton more city power. 300sel is a slug to me with the torque peak around 4400rpm and a whopping 188ft-lbs at that.

Should not have been brought over with the auto trans in LWB form.

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'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

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