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

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Does anybody know if Kerosene can be used in the 80-85 300D Turbodiesels? 
 
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Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] OFF TOPIC - 126 CHASSIS DIESELS 300SD VS 350SD


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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