This summer I'll have the room and time for a project car to fix up. My Subaru XT is up to speed mechanically and the only other thing I would do to it is wetsand and clear coat it's paint, since the P.O painted it single stage but never got to the clear coat. I may keep it as a school use car or sell it this summer, I haven't decided. Not getting rid of my 300cd, and I'm not driving that in the winter anymore.

AFAIK, the 1987 2.5 Turbo diesel engine in 190d's is desirable for it's (relative) power and fuel efficiency, correct? A 1987 190d with this engine has popped up on Craigslist. The ad lists it as having a new headgasket, but the transmission doesn't shift. They're asking $400. I see 190's in the junkyard every time I visit so some parts are available that way. If I would buy this then I would do a 5-Speed swap if I can find all the parts. Do 190e and 190d manual transmissions work in both applications? I don't remember if the starter bump is on the same side or not. With a 5 speed and 2.5t this car should get 35+ mpg, diesel costs less than RUG here in MO now. I do have a spare set of newish tires on bundts too.

This car is probably junk by now. There are always others to look for. I may check this one out, it's in the same suburb where I bought my subaru.
Typical CL ad.
"I sale my 87 MB 190 turbo diesel, engine runnig good,new headgasket,tranny not working,body has some rust,170000mi,automatic"

This is the ad: http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/1060205442.html



Or, I've been drooling over this MB for a while, A green/green cloth euro 450SEL 6.9! 101,000 miles and a hair over $2000 asking price, guy is selling 2 other 450sel's too. Goodbye all of my money. But what a car, my favorite color combination, favorite w116 long wheelbase. I'm going to have a signature a mile long

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