Iam on the west coast in Calif., here are a few I ran across on CL. give an idea of what`s out there.

1983 Mercedes 300cd turbo diesel coupe

These next 2, looks like the guy has a yard full
1984 Mercedes Benz 300CD Turbo
1982 Mercedes Benz 300CD Coupe

Mercedes Black1983 300cd Turbodiesal CLASSIC

1983 MERCEDES 300CD

1983 mercedes 300CD CDT turbo diesel WVO

an 80, this would be none turbo
1980 Mercedes CD Coupe Diesel

a 78. this shows the verticle push buttons for the AC/Heat. this is the one with the evil Servo. a good reason to stay with 82 - 85
1978 MERCEDES 300CD COUPE DIESEL TWO DOOR

1982 Mercedes 300CD TurboDiesel

Finally found an 85
Rare 2door Coupe Diesel 1985 300cd Mercedes

another 85, but farther away from you, in Portland. a very nice example.
1985 Mercedes Benz 300CD 2 Door Coupe Turbo Diesel

How about Seattle. a pretty red one
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/2658674044.htmltle?


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

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