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03-23-2005, 09:15 AM
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92 or 95 ? 300d turbo
All things being equal which car would be better concerning longevity and lower/easier maintenance.
I looked at a 92 and 95 the other day and I'm leaning towards the 92 because I could actually see the engine where as the 95 was covered by the big intake. This is the listing for the 92. The 95 he doesn't have listed, but it's there. 
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03-23-2005, 09:24 AM
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Either one would be nice. I looked at the pics and couldn't believe how much the interior parts resemble the interior on the 123s. In some ways that is good (clear controls and displays) and bad (stupid button box for heat controls).
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03-23-2005, 10:07 AM
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Well they are completly different engines. The 95 uses a na 606 and the 92 uses a 2.5L turbo charged 5cy. (I don't know the number off the top of my head)
They are both very good engines, take your pic. Personally I would prefer the 606 because it lacks a turbo, and the extra cylinder is nice.
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03-23-2005, 07:06 PM
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and I prefer my 95 because its a sleeve verus a bore in block
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03-23-2005, 09:27 PM
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I like my 95 E300D. 24 valve non-turbo 6. Loves to rev and sounds great 3500rpms on up.
Pick the one in the best condition. Cars this old need things like brakes, suspension bushings and related bits, tires, etc. etc. I would think you get a nice 95 for $8K on up.
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03-23-2005, 09:31 PM
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I like this 98 E300D turbo with 64K miles for $23K buy it now.
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03-23-2005, 09:35 PM
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My '93 300d 2.5 turboiis a delight - I agree that you should pick the car in the best condition - you will be happier in the long run.
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03-24-2005, 04:18 PM
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well - I love the 98 as well but I'm looking at the 92 for monetary reasons, not JUST because I like old cars.
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