I had a 91 300d with the 2.5 turbo. Its a slug off the line but hold your foot to the floor and it just keeps winding up. You can cruise all day at 80 and still probably get over 30 mpg.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.