1985 W123 230E Advice

[617collector]

Hello Everyone,


I am playing with the idea of a 1985 Euro 230E. My beloved 300D Turbo has developed too much rust. Does anyone have an idea of fuel economy in these rare cars? It's an automatic. I do A LOT of driving. With the price of diesel so over the top I am wondering if it will amount to the same cost despite the 230's poorer fuel economy. I will not give up classics! Does this car have the engine from the US 190E 2.3? Are valve adjustments needed?