Mitch Haley wrote:
Sunil Hari wrote:
Given their rarity, how much are people actually paying for these cars?
I paid $275 for mine. Was probably within 10 miles of Sunil's house when
I picked it up. (was within 2 miles of OU on a football saturday)
The title said the seller paid $1000 for it before it was wrecked.
Nice looking car from a distance, cracked leather up front, rusty around
the jack holes.
Ron Dwelle looked at one with serious issues, including interior
and climate control/AC, offered $3k and was turned down. I think he's
gotten smarter since then.
Personally, I think it should go for about 2/3 as much as a '87 300D,
but I'd rather have the 190Dt if I have to drive it. I see 190Dts
for $2500 on occasion.
In the last few years, 190D 2.5 turbos with less than 100kmi on them and
in very good condition have sold for as much as $15,000. $5-7k is more
normal for one in very good condition and 100-200kmi.
Most of the ones I've seen have had at least ONE major problem. Usually
they needed transmissions or AC compressors AND a complete front and
rear end rebuild (all new front ball joints, bushings and rear links).
That lowers the value by anywhere from $2-$5k.
Remember fewer than 1400 190D 2.5ts were ever brought to the US. Engine
problems ALMOST never occur unless the engine has been seriously abused.
The engine is one of the most reliable that Mercedes has ever manufactured.
Marshall
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Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
"der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84
190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
