On Wed, Jul 20, 2005 at 02:47:05PM -0400, Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: > Any one know any thing about the 1997 300D? > I'm looking at one and the only thing I don't like about it is it is NOT > turboed.
The 210 is not considered as robust of a car as a 124, and is certainly nowhere near as simple or inexpensive to maintain as a 124 (which is not as simple or inexpensive as a 123). The 210's known problems seem to hover around poor rustproofing and cheapening of suspension components, but supposedly the ride is wonderful. Do not be deceived by the engine being non-turbo, that non-turbo engine puts out more power than the 2.5 turbo that preceeded it in the 124s - I believe 140 hp. The transmission also likely does not have a dipstick and is not considered serviceable, but it is highly recommended that it get periodic services. K
