My 190D was awesome. Although it had a tendency to rust. It was a 5-speed with the 2.2L engine. I could get almost 50 mpg sometimes. I averaged about 43 mpg usually. Just like any car, keep up on preventive maintenance and it will run great. The car has been sold back to my family mechanic who is completely restoring it. If you buy one, purchase a southern W201.

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Ed
-1984 Mercedes 190D 2.2 5-speed gray market(bought@30,000 miles) (Sold back to original owner@170,000 miles)
-1999 Mercedes E300DT (245,000 miles)
-1999 Mercedes S500 Grand Edition (80,000 miles)