RE: Turbo Diesel vs Super Diesel . . . what's the difference?
I thought that "SD" meant "San Diego"... and all these years I thought I was drving around supporting my Rams! Anyone want to buy an '83 300SD (W126)? God Damn things a diesel S class I guess!
RE: Turbo Diesel vs Super Diesel . . . what's the difference?
Hey Janos,
Thanks for the heads up. I know what you are saying . . . researching used cars is like a hobby of mine. I love looking at the used car sites, checking out Edmunds etc.
The problem with Edmunds (which is an awesome site), is that it does cover model years before 1990 (I think).
I was just wondering overall what the expected reliability of these machines would be. I have had an older 1992 Lexus ES300 for the past 3 years and it has been an absolute dream. I bought the car because it's known to be very reliable. I was just wondering if the W124 is another car that is known to reliable in the same way. I do understand that you can always be unlucky and get a car that was poorly taken car of though.
RE: Turbo Diesel vs Super Diesel . . . what's the difference?
300E vs. ES300, oh jeez, I'm having flashbacks.
-Tubs
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RE: Turbo Diesel vs Super Diesel . . . what's the difference?
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Tubs300E - 4/9/2004 7:43 PM
300E vs. ES300, oh jeez, I'm having flashbacks.
-Tubs
yeah, i wonder how andrew t is doing. do you think he's terrorizing some lexus forum somewhere, complaining about how his new ride is really just a spruced-up camry? [:p][}:)][:p]
RE: Turbo Diesel vs Super Diesel . . . what's the difference?
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yeah, i wonder how andrew t is doing. do you think he's terrorizing some lexus forum somewhere, complaining about how his new ride is really just a spruced-up camry? [:p][}:)][:p]
Hey . . . I like my spruced-up Camry [:)] That is kind of why I bought the car in the first place. Because it is just a Camry underneith, it is easy to find good used parts for cheap. Also, the Camry is a really reliable automobile to begin with. The ES300 has been a great car for me.
Now, I'm not saying that I would prefer to own it over a Benz . . . that would be just ridiculous [:)]
I still LOVE the ride of a Benz. . . my spruced-up Camry doesn't even compare to the ride of my Dad's W140 S-Class. The S is just SOOO solid . . . I love it!
I have never been in an E-Class, but I am sure that is much the same feeling as the S, only smaller.
Hm...
I think you got mixed up...
by mercedes,
-'D' idd means 'Diesel' e.g. 200D.
-'TD' means 'T-wagon Diesel' wich is a station wagon
diesel powered e.g. 250TD.
-'D Turbo' or 'Turbodiesel' means it's a diesel with a turbocharger e.g. 300D Turbo.
-'TDT' means its a wagon with a Turbodiesel engine in it e.g. 290TDT.
-'SD' means its an S-class Diesel e.g. 300SD.
-'SD Turbo' means it's an S-class with a turbodiesel in it e.g. 350SD Turbo.
-'SDL' means it's a LONG S-class with a diesel engine in it e.g. 300SDL.
Tell me if I made a mistake, but I think these are the correct explanations.
I hope things got a bit clearer now for you.
greetzzz,
matteus
my understanding is this:
S = sedan
T = Touring (ie station wagon/saloon)
D = Diesel
D-T = Turbo diesel
The 350 SDL is, by my guess a <sedan><diesel><luxury>
I drive a 300TD aka 300TD-T <wagon><diesel><turbo>
I hope this helps. and more importantly, I hope hope I correct. ; )
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