Looking for a 190e 2.3 or a 240d - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

pawoSD · #1 10-08-2009, 10:33 AM

We're on the lookout for a 190e 2.3.....or a 190d....or even a 240d.

If you have a nice one and are looking to sell for 2k or less send me a PM. Location is not a huge issue unless you're on the far reaches of the continent.

Edit: It has to be automatic and not have the evil servo.

tfernandez · #2 10-09-2009, 02:45 AM

man, me and you both.

rs899 · #3 10-09-2009, 06:40 AM

This one looks pretty decent (particularly for the Orlando guy)

http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/1412043273.html

pawoSD · #4 10-09-2009, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rs899

This one looks pretty decent (particularly for the Orlando guy)

http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/1412043273.html

Yeah but it is a manual......we need an automatic

pawoSD · #5 10-09-2009, 04:56 PM

So no-one out there with a decent 240d auto or 190e 2.3 auto that they want to sell to me?

(I'd consider 300D's and 190e 2.6's also)

TylerH860 · #6 10-09-2009, 05:04 PM

My 2 picks of the litter: Chicago is not far away right?

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/1406663001.html

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/ctd/1413598903.html

and others:

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/1413180663.html

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/1412180201.html

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/ctd/1411617631.html

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/1411073360.html

pawoSD · #7 10-09-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TylerH860

My 2 picks of the litter: Chicago is not far away right?

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/1406663001.html

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/ctd/1413598903.html

and others:

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/1413180663.html

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/1412180201.html

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/ctd/1411617631.html

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/1411073360.html

Wow, thanks. You always seem to find the good ones so easily! I've been browsing craigslist and only came up with a couple....

I will be looking into some of these.

Chicago is about....2ish hours from me or so....depends what part of Chicago.

Elk · #8 10-09-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rs899

This one looks pretty decent (particularly for the Orlando guy)

http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/1412043273.html

Just called the guy, SOLD for $1900.

TylerH860 · #9 10-11-2009, 09:44 PM

Any luck?

bsmuwk · #10 10-11-2009, 10:12 PM

I'd be more than willing to take a look at some of those cars for you Paul.

pawoSD · #11 10-12-2009, 12:03 AM

I appreciate that, I will be sure to let you know. I'm holding off until Tuesday/Wednesday when my dad returns from a trip, as he is part of the search. I went and looked at a 240d that is local to me.....they want $3100 for it....wow. Just from looking at it:

-Tie rods
-Oil Pan (dented and leaking)
-Interior is "marginal" (torn tex seats--how?!)
-Odo not working supposedly its at 180k or so
-Some rust (minor overall)
-A/C belt gone (obviously system is dead)
-Headlight doors cracked/chipped
-Ghetto exhaust system
-Missing a hub cap

Its a $1000 car at best....I have yet to test drive it and don't know if I will, but my guess is that they will not be pleased with my offer if I made one....

Also, I am still pondering the diesel thing.....and think a 190e would be better....we'll probably kick up the search/checking out cars once he gets back.

tfernandez · #12 10-12-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by pawoSD

I appreciate that, I will be sure to let you know. I'm holding off until Tuesday/Wednesday when my dad returns from a trip, as he is part of the search. I went and looked at a 240d that is local to me.....they want $3100 for it....wow. Just from looking at it:

-Tie rods
-Oil Pan (dented and leaking)
-Interior is "marginal" (torn tex seats--how?!)
-Odo not working supposedly its at 180k or so
-Some rust (minor overall)
-A/C belt gone (obviously system is dead)
-Headlight doors cracked/chipped
-Ghetto exhaust system
-Missing a hub cap

Its a $1000 car at best....I have yet to test drive it and don't know if I will, but my guess is that they will not be pleased with my offer if I made one....

Also, I am still pondering the diesel thing.....and think a 190e would be better....we'll probably kick up the search/checking out cars once he gets back.

pondering the diesel thing?

pawoSD · #13 10-13-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tfernandez

pondering the diesel thing?

Yes....my sister does a lot of short drives and in the winter that would not be ideal with a diesel.....also, the 190's have ABS, which would be a very good thing for her to have as well....

Currently I'm open to finding any 190e.....either 2.3 or 2.6.

tfernandez · #14 10-13-2009, 10:12 AM

ah, ya that makes sense. I don't have to worry too much about the diesel cold start in the winter since florida is always hot. ABS is always a plus. I might have to find a 300e or 190e for right now just because 240d's are so hard to find and I'm getting to the point where I NEED a car.

pawoSD · #15 10-13-2009, 10:26 AM

There's a few 240's available around here, but the sellers all live in fantasy land in terms of the price. Its really annoying. I just got into an e-mail argument with a guy yesterday with a 190e 2.6 with 263k on it....he wants $3000 firm. Best part is, the car needs a heater core and he has no other history on it. He bypassed the heater core because it leaks on the floor.

He claims he can swap a heater core in 6 hours and to quit wasting his time!

For some reason MB sellers around here tend to have attitudes....not sure why that is.