I found a 1986 190E 16V on auto trader for $5,950. I could not beleve it so I call and found out that the car had been written off, due to water damage (it has 150,000 miles and had 20% damage). From what I understand the water went up the exhaust. I dont know how bad it could be but, even if I were to do some work on the car and put some money into it I think I could get a better car for the money.
Am I right ?
Should I stay away ?

I also foud a Mossman turbocharged 16V in Ross,OH for only $7,900. This also seems to good to be true. I have not called and am not sure what the mileage is.

I am looking for a 16V but there are none in the Tampa St.Pete area.

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Subman,

With water damage, there are alot more work to do then just simply wipe-it 'n fix it. But as you mentioned, the water went up to exhaust, chances are, you will need ALOT of the powertrain parts(engine, tranny, differential...etc). Anything attached to the bottom of the car will most likely go. Also, the was has got into the body(panel gaps, in between panels), who knows what had started to happen there. And if the water has gotten into the interior, you might has to pull the carpet, pull almost everything out just to clean it. All the wire connectors definitely will have to go to insure lesser chance of short-out, break downs or what not.

If you have details about what damage, and how far the water had went into the car, it would help alot....

Good luck,
Andy Kuo

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hi there!

16v's are actually pretty easy to come by. all you need is some patience. once i started looking for mine i was continually coming across a new one that was for sale. and many of them were very clean.

expect to pay arount 10-12,000 for a good, low mileage, accident free example.

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