If it's got some maintenance history to back up the claims, I would say it's worth $3,000-4000. If it doesn't, I would hesitate to pay >$2500. If it's been dealer serviced, you can call the dealer with the VIN and get any service records they have. Sometimes, you can get them no questions asked; sometimes they want a title or something.

I would go for a diesel, but I suppose W201s aren't terribly easy to find in good shape.

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