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Originally Posted by BayAreaMax
Hello everyone.
I've never owned a 240D. I am considering purchasing one that is relatively close. I test drove it the other day, and have a few questions. I also welcome any general opinions.
Here is the car in question...
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/5830666653.html
-I know 240Ds are slow with their low horsepower to body-weight ratio. I've owned numerous Japanese vehicles in the 60-70HP range (although these are lighter vehicles). This 240D (a manual) seems to accelerate VERY slowly from a dead stop. What would one expect a decent 240D to feel like off the line? I just want to get a sense of what's 'normal'.
Aside from that, is 350 PSI compression decent for for these?
And, the floor of the trunk is rusted through in enough areas that it's completely shot.
Thanks for any advice. |
I bought a car like this for $175.00 three months ago. Asked the girl to drive it over to my house, which her boyfriend did.
I have not started working on this car but it mostly needs MAINTENANCE and cleaning, plus better tires. and a new exhaust system. $250 for the exhaust system end-to-end. Oil and fuel filter changes plus oil change and valve adjustment makes this a much quieter and more responsive car. I also reduce weight by keeping it empty except for tool kit, emergency parts and spare. I found 200 pounds of books and crap in the trunk. Like carrying around your fat aunt everywhere!
I think I already washed 400 pounds of crapola off it.
There is another trick to increased responsiveness, and maybe someone else can tell you where the thread is. Once a thread talked about slightly stretching out a fuel injection pump spring which is NLA. Hard to break, but pulling gave a slightly better response for fuel delivery.
My other 240D manual, well tuned and idling at proper speed, does 0-60 in 14 seconds, not a super-stock, but enough where I have no problem with it. Bear in mind that if you drive over 65 for extended periods of time, you will use oil. Check oil regularly (I do every week).
The rust problem is another story. I didn't check on the price since I have too many cars now, lol. Three Volvos just followed me home.