The climate control systems that where really troublesome where made by Chrysler and present in earlier years of the 123s. For todays use this model has quite a gain in power and performance over the 240ds.

A little reduced fuel milage in comparison to the average 240d. Yet if the 240ds engine was not tuned up you might actually get better fuel milage with the 1985.

At highway speeds for example the rear end ratio is a far better one. You can even hear each other talking. I think the general secret with the 240ds is you have to keep things pertaining to the engine in good condition.



Just driving one where the engine has been ignored for years can seriously impair the needed power. I have never owned or driven a 240d with an automatic transmission. I suspect they might be even too slow for me in our rural setting.

You should find the turbo five cylinder meets your needs if in good shape. Or after you sort out years of mechanical needs being ignored. . Simple and pretty cheap to address them if needed usually.