Well, I test drove the car this morning and didn't even make an offer on it. The ad said it had a new radiator, water pump,brakes, all filters, and a complete service(whatever that means). It definitely had none of the above as they were all corroded and covered with oil from the numerous BAD leaks! The clutch made a nasty grinding noise and the frontend wobbled worse than my tractor at speed! I am an experienced car buyer so I usually don't put a lot of faith in ads, but for all the vehicles I've ever looked at it was in the top 5 for blatant misrepresentation. I won't even get into the "clean inside and out" claim. Since it was close by I got out easy, but if I had driven any distance to see it I would have been pissed! I really don't understand why some people will boldfaced lie about a vehicles condition- do they think you will just overlook it when you come to see the car? The seller was an independent garage that had supposedly worked on the car for the last 10 years so I'm sure they were aware of its problems. They seemed to be pushing the biodiesel/veggieoil thing so I guess they are waiting for some poor hippie whose ideology will override their common sense to buy it site unseen! (no offense to oil burners or hippies, I have done one and been called the other before) Anyway, I'll pass on the contact info for anyone interested in a 190D that needs: A new clutch, tires, interior, paint, suspension, radiator, climate control, sunroof motor, steering, brakes, and maybe an engine (but all diesels are noisy) for the bargain price of $3250. Let me know!

P.S. thanks for all the advice etc. as I am still keeping my eyes open for a car like that, just in better condition!- Scott

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