My parents are going to give me theri 1983 300D for my 17 year old daughter to drive which I think is great. Overall, the car is in decent shape for a new driver. My concern is it's complete lack of power. It is dangerous in my opinion. First, It will get a valve adjustment. I do not know the last time that happened. After that I need to see if there is any change. The trans also shifts very hard first to second. This may be engine related and I will see once we get the power curve a little (alot) better.

I have done a search but maybe I am not using the correct combination of words to find what I need. Any help pointing me in the right direction would be a great help. I know the collective knowledge here is amazing.

Thanks for looking and I appreciate any help you all may have to offer.

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Paul

1991 300TE (280,000)
1985 300TD (432,000 miles - retired)
1976 300D (225,000 - retired)
1975 300D (165,000 - retired)