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Originally Posted by pawoSD
I have driven a 2001 model, my father in law bought a broken one and put a used battery in it to get it back on the road. (used battery cost $1400, almost 3x what I paid for a complete OM601 diesel motor + trans) He's into it 2x as much $$ as my 190d conversion project cost me, and gets less MPG than I do....in a car 1/10th as safe....I've driven it, its "ok", generic feeling, no soul. And the engagement of the engine with the motor is far from seamless, its a very distinct jolt/additional noise. I am betting it won't go very long without more trouble, it already has over 200k on it and is rusting.
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Sounds like something's not right -- but you probably know that. The transmission is not exactly a CVT but it should act like one, with seamless acceleration. We'd generally get 40 mpg to 44 mpg in mostly rural driving -- mileage would improve in town.
I see them on used-car lots occasionally. Dealers are still looking for $5K to $6K and up for them if they're in decent shape.