Also, do not disregard the 190's that have 5-speeds. I

With respect to quality, I have had much experience with 123, 124 126 and 201 diesels (no 115's and 116's, yet!), and they all have their plusses and minuses. I do not think that the 201's are any better or worse on quality and/or operation. Indeed, an early 201 2.2 is been my family's highest mileage car to date, and it has required little more than fluids and fuel.

Most preferable of the 201's is the 2.5 l with a five speed, but even the 2.2's are quite fun.

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Jovan

'84 (11/83) 190D 2.2 5-Speed; Silver/Blue; Motor No. 00354, 402k mi (340+kmi mine)

'89 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe; Black/Black; 53kmi
'05 BMW 530i 6-Speed; 302kmi
'19 Range Rover; 30kmi