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I haven't driven a 200D. I do have a 240D manual. I think it does OK, around here. I use mine for daily commute. I have 2-3 places where I wish it had a bit more acceleration. Also, mainly flat land to low rolling hills. I get by doing 55 mph. I could see this as not a car in a big city like Houston, etc. In cities you'd get run over. I'd drive it and see if it fits your drive and mentality of driving. If you have to be Speed Racer, it isn't the car for you.
Now price and condition. Mine is relatively rust free. A few surface spots. Check behind the battery. Then the jack holes. I'd also look in the trunk. Hoses are not to bad as far as price on these cars, nor are belts. So, I wouldn't shy away from them. Still, you ca wrap up a lot of money in parts. I do mean several thousand. I bought new brake parts, rotors, calipers, hoses, pads, Master cylinder, MC booster. I at least had $750 in that. That might have included clutch master and slave cylinder.
I still have some work to do. I recently bought tires. I think they were $70 each. So, are the tires new,good, ???. Shocks, I replaced mine recently too. I think $70 to $80 per shock. Mine really needed them. I think I need new ball joints and upper A-arms. At least next on the list.
It looks like the paint is in good shape. Still, always hard to judge from a picture. That should always factor into the price. Paint ain't cheap. Mine needs a good paint job. That could cost more than the asking price of that car. I might tackle it my self, but honestly, I have some other stuff I could make money at, that would/should pay for that.
Still, if it siutes your needs, is as good as you are saying, and you can live without A/C in WI, then maybe offer $2500 or so. I don't know if this would be a 2nd car or main ride. I don't think I'd like it as a main ride. I have a few other vehilces to cover long distances and snow.
Tom
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06-17-2010, 09:29 AM
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