Drove the listed 220D/8 for 20yrs from 1970 to 1990. It was no rocket, but usually ran it at 65 or so on the hiway (interstate). Certainly no problem in somewhat rural towns here in NE Okla, as used it for daily commute the whole time. Usually got about 28mpg in town and over 32 on the road, if elevation was not above 3000ft. In mountains of Colo was only place it ever smoked! Brakes were exceptional, both in stopping and pad life. Eventually added a 10 gal poly-ethylene tank in forward part of trunk for increased range. Mine was also a fourspeed with ATF for lube. There were some 220D's with auto tranny's avail, but would not advise anyone going that route.

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1961 190Db retired
1968 220D/8 325,000
1983 300D 164,150