My 83 300D Turbo was a much better driving experience on the freeway than my '74 240D. Once you got up to 75 it performed like most of the gas cars around it.

Both were solid. the 74 240 didn't like to start below 32 fareinheight without some coaxing.

2 cents

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02 S500
92 500SL
92 400E (Sold)
87 300E (Sold)
83 300D Turbo (Sold)
75 300D (Sold)
74 240D (Sold after 20 years)