http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=222888323&dealer_id=29680869&car_year=1998&model=&num_records=25&make2=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=Diesel&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=25&marketZipError=false&search_lang=&make=MB&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=9000&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=11771&advanced=y&end_year=2008&doors=&transmission=&max_price=14000&cardist=13

About 17 miles from me. I am crazy considering it, especially since I am basing my price opinion on research I did two years prior when I purchased my 190D, but looking at ebay they seem to go for about $15K. 60K miles could probably be dumped on it and still worth 9K as long as nothing major goes wrong.

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1986 190D, 2.5L, 5-speed swap, 180,000 Miles (60K by me).
Jeep CJ-7 with Cummins 4BT/NV4500/AtlastII 4.3.
Grand Wagoneer 4BT project in progress!

If you want it go for it! It only has 109k on it so it should still be OK. I would ask to see the owner's manual and service records. If they are in the car and up to date it might be worth it. Or you can turn it around on ebay and make 3 grand...

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From the pics, the body is not perfect, even the description calls the body "pretty good". Certainly not like some of the pristine looking ones on ebay. If anything I would offer $11K.

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1986 190D, 2.5L, 5-speed swap, 180,000 Miles (60K by me).
Jeep CJ-7 with Cummins 4BT/NV4500/AtlastII 4.3.
Grand Wagoneer 4BT project in progress!

Just my 0.02, but I would avoid a car that's lived in CT for 10 years. My '91 Golf was only there for about 8 and that was enough to make many simple repairs challenging due to frozen hardware. In my book it's worth paying a premium to find a California or SW car.

I'd look it over and have an MB shop do a PDI with emphasis on the spring perches. If it is clean, I'd start with 10500.

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Not bad. Not a perfect car but priced right. Go for it if you want it.

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1969 280SE
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2007 Tiara 3200

Dude, MBz harware dont freeze like that in a 9 yr old car. Aint a Vdub.

He has less than 10K in the car. Make an appropriate offer after inspecting it. Looks like a nice ride.

Yep, never had a problem working on 10 year old MB suspension parts. Its the 20 year old stuff that's frozen.

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2007 Tiara 3200

Looks like a reasonable example of a 98/99 turbo that is priced appropriately. I agree you might get it a lil bit cheaper.

Check if GP's have been R & R'd sometime in the past, that top of spring perches remain sealed up good with factory sealant/coating (no splits or tears) and that AC blows cold.

Those are the major issues with the W210; the rest of the 606.962 engine issues are generally easier DIY type repairs.

99 they offered rear head protection air bags; 98 had front seat only.

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N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama

09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA)
09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)

how old is the autotrader listing i ran the carfax and as of 02/05/2007 it had 110,024 miles

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04/14/1998
Delaware
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Wilmington, DE
Registered as corporate vehicle

04/14/1998 11 Miles
Delaware
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Wilmington, DE
Title #00525761 Title or registration issued First owner reported

10/23/1998 8,598 Service Facility Vehicle serviced

02/03/1999 12,965 Service Facility Vehicle serviced Brakes serviced

04/19/2000 26,751 Service Facility Vehicle serviced Cooling system serviced
Air conditioning serviced Brakes serviced Engine serviced Suspension system serviced

07/01/2000 29,917 Service Facility Vehicle serviced Electrical system serviced

05/28/2001 39,232
Delaware
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Wilmington, DE
Title #00525761 Title or registration issued

07/02/2001 42,094 Service Facility Vehicle serviced Engine serviced

11/12/2001 50,105 Service Facility Vehicle serviced Electrical system serviced

06/25/2002 58,559 Service Facility Vehicle serviced Engine serviced

11/15/2002 62,983
Delaware
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Wilmington, DE
Title #00525761 Title or registration issued

09/13/2004 85,711
Delaware
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Wilmington, DE
Title #00525761 Title or registration issued

11/22/2004 88,471 Service Facility Vehicle serviced Suspension system serviced
Engine serviced Cooling system serviced Brakes serviced Electrical system serviced

02/05/2007 110,024
Delaware
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Wilmington, DE
Title #00525761 Title or registration issued

08/21/2007 Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. No recalls open for repair

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Blacksheep5 - thank you very much for the information.

I see DE all over that report, no mention of CT.

And how the heck does it have less mileage now than in Feb of this year? :puzzled:

BTW, do services have to be done at a MB dealer to be on the report?

alkim- getting a good deal is my primary objective in nearly any purchase especially since this is something I do not need.

Between the body imperfections, etc offering $10.5K sounds reasonable. What is the best way to put that after the test drive?

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1986 190D, 2.5L, 5-speed swap, 180,000 Miles (60K by me).
Jeep CJ-7 with Cummins 4BT/NV4500/AtlastII 4.3.
Grand Wagoneer 4BT project in progress!

Will you take $10.5k cash?! Cash talks, excuses walk.

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1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

There, fixed it for you.

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2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

Car looks fine. Being a CT native the car looks pretty good :-)

If you're a shadetree mechanic and like tinkering. Make a good cash offer and use the saved money and replace the usual wear and tear items on your spare time and change that oil with some good diesel rated sweetness and you're all set. If I still lived there I'd probably jump all over that. It's got OEM xenon's and leather seats (no heating though). Tough to find that combo stock....

My $0.02

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