My 1990 300D 2.5 Turbo has a hood pad and anti-sound panel underneath; my 1992 300D 2.5 Turbo has neither. They have the same OM602.962 engine, but the 1992 is so much louder! As soon as I can source panel and pad cheaply for the 1992 I'm going to do it. It makes a huge difference! I'm a believer.

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