I am looking at these 2 cars and need some advice on which one would be a better car. The 190 d is a 1984 with auto and about 176,000 miles. It has a bunch of electrical issues, the blower fan doesn't work, windows, air, etc, etc. The 1981 240D is a manual with 186,000 miles. Manual window, heat, etc. The air also doesn't work. Interiors are about the same, relatively nice. I'm looking for a back up car to drive for just the fun of it, something that is easy to work on and will last when it's fixed.

Any thought on these 2? I have owned a 300d so I know about the 240 but I am in the dark on this 190. I believe the 190 has a 2.2 engine, is that right?

Amy thoughts on this will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Matt

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1987 190E Garage find... 47,800 miles, more everyday!

190 gets better gas milage I would take the 190 electrical issues are fixable and give you the chance to get intimate with the inards of this monster

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'79 240D
'79 300SD

those that are missed:
'80 300TD bandit
'76 300D cleta jill

I forgot to mention that the 190 is 2900 OBO and the 240 is 3800 OBO. Both prices seem high, what are your thoughts?

Thanks, Matt

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1987 190E Garage find... 47,800 miles, more everyday!