The Service Manager at Astorg MB in Parkersburg, WV told me that the 190's (W201) had problems with their automatic transmissions.....he was just commenting when I told him that I had purchased another car, my 190D 2.2 5 speed.

The blower seems to be a weak point.....both my cars had bad blowers....the motor alone is $120 ish from Phil.....

Also....the struts/shocks are a bit pricey and one of my cars (parts car) had a lot of rust in the spring perch area......

Pick up the floormat, and the plastic piece under the mat...see what it looks like under there.....

I have $750 invested in both of my cars.....and perhaps another $250 in parts and stuff from Phil......

SB

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Diesels:
'85 300D, "Max, Blue Benz", 155K, 27.0 MPG
'84 190D 2.2, "Eva, Brown Benz", 142K, 40.2 MPG
'77 240D (parts car)
'67 Eicher ES 202 Tractor "Otto" (2cyl, Air Cooled, 30HP)
Gassers:
'94 Ford F-150, "Henry", 170K (300 Six) 17.5 MPG
'85 190E 2.3, 148K....Parts Car
'58 Dodge W300M Powerwagon (Flat Fenders) Less than 10 MPG