I have only been into the MB Diesels for about 8 months, but I did not know there were 85-300d models with no turbo.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=120035696204&ih=002&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

Is this common?

Don

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81-300SD 217K (Wife's)
79-300CD 212K - Project
89-Volvo 245 305K

Is a 3-liter 5 cyl common? Never heard of that.

Sure is pretty though.

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2002 Kia Spectra 1.8l 5-sp
1985 Volkswagen Scirocco 8V 1.8l 5sp
1985 MB 300D Turbo California

"Die Natur verabscheut Vakuum"

I hope your joking.....otherwise....

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2004 E55 AMG
2002 C32 AMG (#2)
1995 E300
1978 300D
1987 300D
2002 C32 AMG(blown motor :[
1981 300SD
1983 300SD
1987 300SDL
2002 Jetta TDI
1996 S420
1995 S500
1993 190E 2.6
1992 190E 2.3
1985 190E 2.3 5-Speed

Could be a Euro spec with Federal lighting, or some one swapped in a NA engine.

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70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

91 W124 300D Turbo replaced, Pressure W/G actuator installed. 210K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

Yes it is for a euro model. Take a look at the bumpers, notice how they are shorter then your average US model 300D. Also turbos on 300D was a US thing since the US demands for more power, while in germany they just demand better economy and reliability.

So therefore that is a true german 300D, while ours is an "americanized" german 300D, not to say its bad i like the turbo

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05 E320 CDI
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Previous
2004 E55 AMG
2002 C32 AMG (#2)
1995 E300
1978 300D
1987 300D
2002 C32 AMG(blown motor :[
1981 300SD
1983 300SD
1987 300SDL
2002 Jetta TDI
1996 S420
1995 S500
1993 190E 2.6
1992 190E 2.3
1985 190E 2.3 5-Speed

Euro model.
Short bumpers.
Phase 1 air conditioning.

Dave

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1980 240D, owned 1990-1992
1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993
1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004
1999 E300, owned 1999-2003
1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD
1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995
1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons)
1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004
2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver
1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold)
2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car

Well, away because I thought the 5-cyl was a 2.5 Liter. My mistake. I'm still learning MBs. I could tell you anything you want to know about VWs though.

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1978 Ford F-150 351M
2002 Kia Spectra 1.8l 5-sp
1985 Volkswagen Scirocco 8V 1.8l 5sp
1985 MB 300D Turbo California

"Die Natur verabscheut Vakuum"

It is a nice looking one and it is close to me. But, I couldn't spend the beginning bid of $2000 on it right now.

Thanks for the great info on the model...I like the Euro look.

Is it as slow as the 240 (with automatic) with the non-turbo on take off?

Don

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84-300D 256K
81-300SD 217K (Wife's)
79-300CD 212K - Project
89-Volvo 245 305K

the 2.5 fiver was offered in the newer 124 cars and also the 190s.

a na five cylinder will be good off the line. not at all like a 240 automatic, which no matter how you slice it feels like something serious is amiss when you try to take off!

tom w

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

If anyone lives nearby and has the time, it would be great to hear about this car.

Kevin
1979 240D manual
1984 190D manual

Id hit it. unf unf unf.

Man if that thing had a tow hitch and a 5 speed id have to get another loan on my house.

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1995 E300 Weiss
#1987 300D Sturmmachine
#1991 300D Nearly Perfect
#1994 E320 Cabriolet
#1995 E320 Touring
#1985 300D Sedan
OBK #42

Wonder what rear end ratio was incorporated in the 85 naturally aspired euro 300d? Hopefully they must have made it a little taller than the 77-81 american versions. On the otherhand they may have left it the same.

i would bet on the 346.

tom w

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

How much hp and tq is in the passat TDI!?

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Current:
05 E320 CDI
07 GL320 CDI
08 Sprinter
05 Dodge Cummins
01 Dodge Cummins

Previous
2004 E55 AMG
2002 C32 AMG (#2)
1995 E300
1978 300D
1987 300D
2002 C32 AMG(blown motor :[
1981 300SD
1983 300SD
1987 300SDL
2002 Jetta TDI
1996 S420
1995 S500
1993 190E 2.6
1992 190E 2.3
1985 190E 2.3 5-Speed

2004 Passat tdi has 134hp and 247lbs of torque, 50% more torque than the standard gas engine in the passat.

Found it on google in about 8 seconds.

Here's more info too:

2004 Volkswagen Passat TDI
Base price: $24,060
Engine: 2.0-liter inline four, 134 hp/247 lb-ft
Transmission: Five-speed automatic, front-wheel drive
Length x width x height: 185.2 x 68.7 x 57.6 in
Wheelbase: 106.4 in
Curb weight: 3422 lb
Fuel economy (EPA city/hwy): 27/38 mpg
Safety equipment: Front airbags, front side airbags, rear head-curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes
Major standard equipment: HVAC, power windows/locks/mirrors, AM/FM/CD player, cruise control, keyless entry
Warranty: Four years/50,000 miles

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