I am looking to purchase another diesel with the W124 body style. I already have the '87 300D, however, the price for the '95 E300D does not seem too much higher for an 8 year newer car. Any experiences or info on the '95?

Thanks,

2001 CLK 430 Convertible 26K
1987 300D 185K

I have a 1995 E300 Diesel,Purchased it new in Aug 1994,I have owned MB diesels since 1972,and without a doubt this is the best I have owned,cant speak to the 1998 and up E300 turbo's I have driven them and lusted for one ,but my car with 110 K miles just gets better,hope this gives you some insight on your purchase,


Tom Brown, Va Section
1995 E300 Diesel
1995 C220 (Hers)

The '95 has a nice feature other than just being newer than the '87--namely no turbo, no oil cooler to fix when they break.
The '95 also came with a larger capacity fuel tank. I allways got 27-33 MPG in town and much better on the road. The climate control system in the newer car is a factory R134 set-up that really works. Also, my car had a press it once power window switch on the driver's side that my '87 does not have.
I drove mine for 145,000 with few problems, and I now regret having sold it. The one complaint with the '95 is with its high altitude performance. Once over 7,000 feet it is pretty sluggish due to the lack of turbo boost.
Steve