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Re: Yearly variations in the 240DL's '85-93[200/1988] posted by John L. on
Tuesday, 15 December 1998, at 10:05 p.m.
1985: had older body style with quad rectangular headlights, and flat trunk lid on sedans. Canada had the 1982 style bumpers. Original B230F engine with weaker con rods. Mechanical speedo.
1986: First year of TV headlights and 3rd brake lights. Trunk lid reshaped to be a little curved. 240 designation returns on trunk or tailgate. Electronic speedo arrives. Headrests reshaped. Bumpers made stronger in comparison to U.S 1983-85 models. Canada loses strength in the bumper upgrade.
1987: M47 replaces M46 tranny. True 5-speed, but weaker than older tranny. New front seat belts.
1988: different starter.
1989: New ignition system, rear headrests standard, new steering wheel.
1990: Air bag standard on U.S. models. DL gains power windows, sunroof.
1991: ABS optional, no more DL model. New A/C switch, shift interlock on automatic. Aluminum tailgate with flush glass. Flush windshield
1992: Blacked out trim on grille, GL model returns.
1993: Heated power mirrors on all 240's. GL replaced with Classic model. Special trim, alloy wheels.
--1981 242GL - 266K; 1984 245GL - 236K; 1985 245GLT non-turbo - 181K; all with M46 and all near Seattle
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