|
|
|
#1
|
||||
|
||||
Buying a Gasoline Benz!
Well, its time for me to go to the darkside..
Being the dumb college kid I am, I see a blue, 1985 190E 2.3 parked in front of a local auto place. My father knows the guy who owns the place...I looked today on easter, so he wasnt around. Anyhow, the body is straight. There is no visible rust, and the interior is in pretty decent shape. The odometer says 76K, but I dont trust it. The sticker on the car says 999 or best offer. I am gonna offer 750, and if buy it. If he doesn't take it, we'll negotiate something less. Maybe its a ticking time bomb, but its cheap, the body isn't swiss cheese, and I can tinker with it throughout the summer, since its a nice, simple 4 cylinder. What do you guys think? -Kyle
__________________
http://www.betten.mercedescenter.com...n_banner_1.jpg 1976 300D 190,000 Miles Colorado Beige 1975 300D Parts Car 78,000 Miles Rustbucket Also Colorado Beige 1984 190D 2.2 (Dad's) 156,000 miles Champagne Metallic Clearcoat |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
I owned an 85 190E 2.3 and I loved it. Friends who drove it liked it better than their own cars.
Mine was smoked silver with wine/red interior and was in immaculate condition. I just sold it recently. .....BB |
#3
|
||||
|
||||
wow that is a great price as is. of course i still think of an 85 as a newer car.
under a 100K on the OD and under a g note on the wallet. admittedly i know nothing about that car other than what it looks like and how many i see ont road still, but seems a deal. good luck
__________________
1979 Thistle Green 300D 272,xxx miles 1984 Orient Red 300 D 4 spd Euro Import - 189,xxx miles - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lofat Productions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
MB Gassers
I got a real deal on my wagon. The car lot guy was asking 2300.00. Drove away the same day paying only 750.00. So far I am pleased with the 185 hp!!!
__________________
1984 300D Turbo Sedan (Hilda) 272,115 miles..... Anthracite Gray/Palamino Leather, I am 3rd owner 2001 Dodge Stratus (Silver) (wifes) 55814 miles... 1982 280TE Wagon Astral Silver Metallic/ Anthracite Velour 260,512 miles (Eva) 1969 230 Sedan Olive Green/Black MBTex 4 Speed Manual 84,213 miles ???? Haus Frau 2004 Boreem Ninja Pocket Bike Highly Modified 49cc (Ling Ling) Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
I'd also like to get a gasser 4 cyl MB for myself at some point if I could fine one cheap enough, I'd make it my car for winter time......gasser insurance is a lot more than on a diesel however, that'd be the only thing holding me back.....I'm going to keep my SD forever, so any car I got would be an extra one anyways.
__________________
-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life- '15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800) '17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k) '09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k) '13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k) '01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km) '16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k) |
#6
|
||||
|
||||
The little MB's are fun little cars. I am no W201 expert but I can't think of any problem areas off the top of my head. Many people seem to rack up the miles on them. Also with a sportline kit and a wider set of wheels I bet one could be made to handle!
__________________
1999 SL500 1969 280SE 2023 Ram 1500 2007 Tiara 3200 |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
If it were me I'd have a mechanic give the it good look over. Might cost you a little
but would be well, well, worth it. My 190 is a great car, but that $750 car could cost you $2500 in a few months. |
#8
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
__________________
Rick Miley 2014 Tesla Model S 2018 Tesla Model 3 2017 Nissan LEAF Former MB: 99 E300, 86 190E 2.3, 87 300E, 80 240D, 82 204D Euro Chain Elongation References |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Mercedes Benz Diesel Racing League | CarolinaMBZ | Diesel Discussion | 92 | 11-05-2012 11:49 PM |
1986 300SDL Question | Marcb | Diesel Discussion | 21 | 02-17-2010 07:17 PM |
Quit buying things made in china! | lietuviai | Off-Topic Discussion | 190 | 11-04-2005 02:13 PM |
What is the most common Benz? | vanakin | Off-Topic Discussion | 14 | 12-07-2002 05:34 PM |