Hi Larry, I've got an '85 190D which is a 2.2l 4cyl, 5spd. The '87 would be a 2.5 5cyl. It'll be a rocketship compared to your 240D and should get better to much better mileage. It will be alot smaller than than your 240D, rear seat space is a bit laughable unless the front seat folks are real short...
For a commuteing car though I don't think there is much finer for the balance of comfort and fuel consumption... -Curt Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2007 07:54:53 -0400 From: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MBZ] Considering 87 190D 5 sp To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Howdy all - Found a 87 190D to replace my 78 240D. Not very familiar with the 87 190D series. W201 I believe. The ad says 5 cyl & 5 sp. What is capacity of 5 cyl 190D engine? Doesn't ring any bells - I assume this combination would get pretty good mpg's? How robust is this engine trans combination? Has 185k miles - to me that's just broken in good but a personal insp will tell. That's next. Not sure if it'll feel large enough for me - as I get older I like bigger cars - like a W126 ;-) I'm hoping to arm myself with some beakground facts 1st. I know the W201 was introduced in 84 to replace the W123 - I have a 84 sales brochure - would that be representative of a 87 model? Thanks for any info you can offer - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs --------------------------------- Don't let your dream ride pass you by. Make it a reality with Yahoo! Autos. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com