I'm also intrested in purchasing a 190 E or D, to replace my 300D. I have heard about problems with topend lubrication on some of the gas models. I also heard about transmission rattles on the manual trans cars. Another concern of mine is the need for having the head rebuilt at 150k miles. Thats sounds like alot of time and money.

I'd like to hear more input on the 190s's.

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1976 BMW 2002- 100k
1995 BMW 325i 175k
1984 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo Diesel- 270,000 mi

1981 Mercedes Benz 240D- Estimated 300,000+ mi Returned to the earth