[W126 Coupe] OFF TOPIC - 126 CHASSIS DIESELS 300SD VS 350SD

[eurotech1 at charter.net]

Hi Richard,

  I owned an '82 300SD about eight years ago, with the 617 five cylinder diesel, it was a good car, albiet a little underpowered for my tastes. I averaged about 22- 24mpg around town, and 28-30 on the highway. Following that car, I bought an '87 300D (W124), a far superior car, better handling, way more power, and more modern styling. It had the 603 six cylinder diesel, which was totally different design than the 617 five cylinder. It got about 24-25 around town, and 32+ on the highway. I would definitely recommend the 124 diesel over the 126, less weight, better mileage, and more power.

                       Later,
                Christopher Huffine

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 > From: "RICHARD JAFFE" <RSJAFFE at msn.com
> Date: 2005/09/03 Sat AM 12:15:11 EDT
> To: <MBCOUPES at mbcoupes.com>
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] OFF TOPIC - 126 CHASSIS DIESELS 300SD VS 350SD
> 
> I'm thinking about getting a diesel as a daily driver. The issue is whether to stick with the 3 ltr 5 cyl turbodiesel (these seem to be pretty bullet proof) or go with the 3.5 ltr 6 cyl turbodiesel (1991 model year). One website mentioned numerous problems with the 3.5 ltr motor that MB did not acknowledge. Anyone have any experience with either of these vehicles?
> 
> Rich Jaffe
> 
> 
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