It should have the double row timing chain, so should be a good car. The S class cars are a different breed than the E class - I tihnk you'll like it. It should have a little more power than a 300SD, and has a lower weight/HP ratio than the 300D 2.5. Try it, you might like it.
On 12/28/05, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anyone have any opinions about the reliability/driveability of the older > 126 380SE. I found an 85 that appears to be VERY nice. > > > > Donald H. Snook -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/