I know where there is a nice 300D with only like 146K on it. It has been family owned, 1st the grandfather, then the aunt for about 10K, now a grandchild. Working on getting more pictures of it. It's gold and they said the lowest is $3,200 which considering the mileage isn't to bad. Has been garaged its whole life, but it is a New England car so I'll have to have a close look to see how the rust is. What I'd like to know is wasn't the 85 like considered the best year and if so why? 84 and 85 should have the better auto tranny right?
Thanks for any input,
Dave

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Currently driving a very clean 1985 300SD from the West Coast.

'85 has different emission system, taller axle gear, and that's about it for major stuff.

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

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Agreed.........if the condition warrants the price..........don't be overly concerned that you don't have the '85.

The largest benefit of the '85 is the 2.88 rear axle.......makes for much better cruise at 70 mph.

plus the fact most the kinks were sorted out by then

but their is the myth that the 85's were leaned out on the IP settings

My daughter has a Calif '85 300D and I too believe that the fueling was set up a little different. Granted it is a Cal model with the trap oxidiser but we took it to the dealer and they converted it to the modified type of cat that fit under the car.
It feels like it is retarded in fuel timing. It gits up and goes but it sounds flat. My wife had an '84 wagon and it ran real well. I would go with either..... the taller gearing is nice on the '85 but I think the '84 ran sweeter. MY $0.02

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My Truck.. 2007 DODGE, 5.9 Cummins, 6spd stick, 4X4. My car..1977 240D, OTHER WHEELS...1955 VW Oval window bug, European Delivery (Holland) with a 1700cc, 2 barrel, Porsche drum brakes. 1939 WILLYS Pick-up. 1967 Triumph 200cc Tiger Cub. 1976 Honda 550F 4cyl Motor Cycle.