If you decide to pass on the 1987 190DT please PM me its location.

I am always looking for one of those. .

If your only going to have one car (which I assume is the case) Then I too vote for the low miles W124. I love those cars, no matter which engine (even the gassers!!)

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87' 300DT (Grey w/ red leather)
87' 300TDT (silver w/ palamino tex) SOLD

2012 VW JSW TDI (on tdiclub.com all the time "btcost")

Comparing those two cars is akin to comparing apples & orangutans. I'm biased, but the 124 is the hands-down winner.

Again, as others have asked, if you aren't going to buy the low mileage '95 it would be a great service if you divulged it's location. It would also serve the car well to have one of the people in this enthusiast community own it.

My personal recommendation is BUY IT! It's a decision you will not regret.

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Current rolling stock:
2001 E55 183,000+ Newest member of the fleet.
2002 E320 83,000 - The "cream-puff"!
1992 500E 217,000+
1995 E300D 412,000+
1998 E300D 155,000+
2001 E320 227,000+
2001 E320 Wagon, 177,000+

Prior MBZ’s:
1952 220 Cab A
1966 300SE
1971 280SE
1973 350SLC (euro)
1980 450SLC
1980 450SLC (#2)
1978 450SLC 5.0
1984 300D ~243,000 & fondly remembered
1993 500E - sorely missed.
1975 VW Scirocco w/ slightly de-tuned Super-Vee engine - Sold after 30+ years.

You are worried about the rubber in the E300????? Uh, why not focus on the metal!!! I'm just sayin'.....

The 190 isn't close to the car the E300 is. They're ok, but simply at a different level. The 190D would be a quick little thing, but that is hardly a basis for a decision. And I'm not even going to get into the rogue T aspect!!

I love my '95 E300. And I routinely get 30-31 mpg in the city. Matter of fact I've only gotten below 30 on one tank. City/fwy mix with a majority fwy and the best I've done is 34.9
Worse city tank was 28-something, and as stated, just happened once.
So come on, you have a chance to buy an MB diesel with only 17K miles. If it isn't outrageous on the price then it is simply a no-brainer......

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

Just wanted to thank everyone for your good advice so far (especially you, Babymog ). I will go for the W124, so wish me luck! As soon as I sign the bill of sale, I will disclose the location and contact info of the owner of the car I did not pick! I am looking forward to this wonderful machine.

I test drove the 190D last Thursday, and I must say, not even my '91 or my '00 LS400s had the solid "thunk" and vault-like construction of Mercedes' entry-level car. I have driven a '87 300D and a '79 300TD, and they feel as if carved out of a single block of steel. It is also an honor to become part of such a tight and supportive community, and I look forward to seeing some of you in one of the yearly meetups... let's see where the next will be!

Contacting the owner tomorrow...
Wish me luck!

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[GONE] - 1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel - 130k miles - Smoke Silver (702) over Mushroom leather (265) - Bladder blasting, coast-to-coast work machine.

Wow, some unhappy NA 606's. I get 30 city and up to 37 highway (70mph on smooth interstate) out of my E300D. AC is always on. Lowest so far was a 25 mpg tank, but that was racing from DFW to Houston, 80-90 mph.

Yep, that is very 'real world' data for the OM606.
As has been stated, you just can't have an aversion to down shifting!!

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

Update:
I have found the perfect benz. It's currently undergoing some restoration, but I will post pics when ready. The model, engine and fuel, well, is a surprise , but you are definitely welcome to guess.

I took a look at the 190D turbo, all jack points rusted, bad paint repair on the body and leaky engine and transmission. Still, 95k miles for whoever wants it. The price was $3100, and the estimate from the bodyshop was about $3,500 in repairs. Will pass inspection, though, but definitely not the lifetime car I had in mind.

The owner of the 17k mile E300D changed his mind a month ago, so he did no want to sell. However, he called me today and said that he was willing to sell it to me. Unfortunately, I got a Mercedes already... (ouch!). I estimate he'll ask $11,000 to $13,000.

Any takers on any of these two cars? PM me and I will send you the info!

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[GONE] - 1995 Mercedes E300 Diesel - 130k miles - Smoke Silver (702) over Mushroom leather (265) - Bladder blasting, coast-to-coast work machine.

A rustbucket 190D 2.5T is about a $1500 car. Check my sig line - I have had them. A rust-free 190D 2.5T is a gem, but a rusty one is not worth having.

There is no such thing as a '95 E300D that is worth $13K.

I'm afraid it doesn't sound like there are any bargains to be had here.

SteveM.

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'93 190E/D 2.5 Turbodiesel 5-speed (daily driver)
'87 190D 2.5 Turbo rustbucket - parts car
'84 Dodge Rampage diesel - Land Speed Record Holder
'13 Ram 2500 Diesel
'05 Toyota 4Runner

Hey!!! I resemble that remark!!! I love my 190d rustbucket. It is "lighter" than stock, marks it's territory with little rust "ant hills" and you can see inside the unibody construction. It's like driving a rolling mercedes cutaway.

I paid $1350 for my one-owner rust-free 190D turbo, but it did have manual seats.

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Gone to the dark side

- Jeff

That's funny, you don't have it listed in your sig.

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1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI


Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss

Don't open that can 'o worms, ...

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Gone to the dark side

- Jeff

wow, 13K for the 95... just wow.
I think 8K would be fair to high. 13K unless totally garage kept and meticulously maintained by DATE, not by mileage is insane!

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

soooo, this guy thinks his 190D is worth 6600.00???
um, WTF!!! if I needed a motor, I'd pay 600 for the car. if I wanted to drive this car, you would have to pay me 500 to take it from you!

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

are you seriously asking which car????? if they are even kinda sortta close in price its obvious to pick the 300.

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1987 300TDT
1981 VW MKI Caddy 1.6 diesel, waiting on engine swap
1983 D-50 Power Ram 4x4 "Mitsubishi" 2.3 turbo diesel
assorted gas powered crap and motorcycles

RIP: 1984 300TDT, 1982 300TDT, 1984 190D 2.2, 1992 300D 2.5, 1987 300TDT, 1982 Maxima LD28, 1983 Maxima LD28, Isuzu C223 P'ups X3, 1983 Holiday Rambler 6.2 Banks turbo diesel, 1984 Winnebago LeSharo 2.1 TD, 1985 Allegro 6.5