Wondered if there were any opinions out there about the 190D?
I have an opportunity to possibly purchase an '89 190D, 160K miles and two (2) complete parts cars for around $2500. The parts cars are an '84 and '85. The '84 has a diesel motor and auto trans with 90K. Not sure about the '85...
The '89 is roadworthy, very little rust, and a few mechanical issues (blower motor, windshield wiper arm mechanism, vacuum issue with the drivers door (so says the owner).

I love mine, has been excellent and well designed -you can see my maintenance history if you search past posts.

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W201 1989 190D

If the 1989 is a US model then its a OM602 5 cylinder naturally aspirated diesel.

84 and 85 were 4 cylinder OM601

So if you get the parts cars they won't have the same engines as your "good" car.

OM601 and 602 are great engines

84 and 85 were available with a manual transmission in the us but a 722.4 automatic is not a bad gearbox either

winshield wiper mechanism on 1984 is just a single wiper with no articulation.

1985 and newer have the articulating wiper

Thanks for the info. All 3 cars are automatics. Besides the motor, are there common parts (interior/exterior) from 84 to 89 on these 190D's? The 84 has a diesel, I guess the 85 is gas. Seller says less than 90K miles on the 84...
Any thoughts on the value of the 89 190D, 160K miles? I really don't have room for all 3 cars.