IMHO, anything with an M104.9xx

for 7K you should be able to get a very nice one.

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327K on 1986 W201, 602.911, 722.414 2.5 190D ("The Red Baron")
139K on 1993 W124, 104.942, 722.433 2.8 300E ("Queen")

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Would that include the AMG version in the E36? Might not be able to afford one (can't find one on ebay so I dont know what they cost but I think I did see a E36 Brabus before for $5000) but 276 ponies sounds nice, even though my goal for decent mpg (which would probably be 20 for a gasser) might not be attainable with that engine.