Just curious of what opinion yall might have of the reliability and longevity of the 84-85 190d cars. I've got one i recently purchased and got running but i'm debating over keeping it or my 82 300sd. I may keep'em both but I'm looking for some input.
thanks,
hillbilly

Great car, may not be really fast, but if its got the manual tranny its a real keeper. No problems with that engine that I know of..

I agree. From the research I did, they are great cars! Slow, but great milage if it is a 5 speed. I have heard of 50MPG! Thats as good a brand new TDI Jetta. What milage are you getting? If you decide to sell it, let me know. I might be interested. Good luck....

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Sean Roland

2004 Saab 9-5 AERO 138k (for sale)
2000 VW Jetta GLS TDI 215k (sold)
1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 - 132k (sold)
1999 Saab 9-3se -- 84k (sold)
1986 MB 190e 2.3 16v -- 221K (sold)
1985 MB 190e 2.3 16v euro -- 145k (junked)
1992 Saab 9000t 5sp. -- 142k (sold)
1994 Subaru Legacy -- 264K (sold)
1998 Audi A4 1.8TQ -- 102k (sold)
1983 MB 240D stick -- 160k (sold)
1988 Saab 900SPG -- 156K (sold)
1983 MB 300D -- 270K project or parts (sold)
1986 MB 280SE Euro stick -- 150K (sold)

it is a 5 speed. I bought it as a baket case. have had irt running for a few weeks but have not liscensed or insured it yet so I dont know what mileage it may get. it has over 300,000 mi but i think it may have been towed behind a motor home no sign this car has 300,000 mi worth of wear. I appreciate your input and will let ya know if i decide to sell it.
thanks
hillbilly

Hillbilly:

Performance should be a little better than the 240D and not as good as a 300D.

Taken care of, should last almost forever, specially if not rusty now.

The only problem with the 601 motor is cracked heads.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!