The more I read threads like these the more I want a 240D. I totally agree with the philosophy of "Keep It Simple Stupid" and there is probably no other car as "modern" as a 240D that you can apply that to. The only other vehicle that is as simple as the 240D was the 820 model of the Datsun pick up with an all iron 2.2L diesel engine built in the early 80's. It had only about 60 HP, it was a push rod engine with no timing chain (gear driven cam) and it used a Bosch licensed IP system. It was slow to get going but it had a 5 speed manual transmission so it could get up into the 90's. IMO it was probably the most reliable and long lasting Japanese vehicle ever built that was exported to the US. My dad still owns it.
