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A 1985 with no turbo is a gray-market import. All the US-spec 85 300D's were turbocharged. Since you live in Flrorida, there is no altitude problem. If you are happy with the power of the car, then buy it (assuming it is in good shape otherwise and the price is decent.) The turbo engine makes a bunch more power and is more fun to drive, IMO, but was never available with a manual transmission (bummer.)
Do not attempt to install a turbo on a non-turbo engine, that's a great way to melt pistons and create a large, expensive doorstop. The turbo engines have oil-cooled pistons and spray jets in the block to feed them, among many other differences.
Regards,
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