I've been shopping around for the 1993 300D and ran across some nice looking 1987 190D 2.5 Turbo. I'm interested in that body style. Its a little older but there's more to choose from.

I wish that there is a link that talks about the pros and cons of each popular models, are there ?

- Can anyone chime in on the pros and cons of this model ?
- Is the turbo the only way to go because the non-turbo is so slow ?
- Is 87 the last year ?
- Still get parts ?

I like the smaller body, better MPG, more availability. Heard its more nimble on the road.

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1982 240D 4spd 232k (deceased)

i drive one.
pros- very quick, very nimble, easy to work on.
cons- small gas tank (13 or 14 gallons only)
87 was the only year
yes, parts are just as easy to get as any MB

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo

Is the non-turbo a lot slower ?

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1982 240D 4spd 232k (deceased)

never drove one sorry but i am sure there are specs out there you can look up.

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo

No I owned a 86 with a 602 n/a with a 5 speed manual and it was fun to drive not fast but not slow either very good mileage 40 highway 34 city

So the turbo has 120 hp and the non has 93. Sounds like it should be a stick shift if not a turbo model.

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1982 240D 4spd 232k (deceased)

Coming from a W123 I find working on a W201 to be a bit irritating. It is so BLEEP small. Everything is crammed in there and it is a lot lower down on the ground...

The quality of the original parts isn't as nice. There's a lot of flimsy stuff on a W201 - I don't feel the quality in this car.

It took a long time to find one that I thought wasn't rusty but it turned out to be rusty anyway

W201 test drive (and fun and games trying to buy a car)

{^^^ link to W201 buyer's guide in that thread}

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/341121-achtung-das-schweinhund-baby-benz-thread.html

I reckon a turbo diesel engine would make the little chap fly along though - it would be more fun than my piddly little petrol engine

If you are a tall chap then I'd go for a test drive and see if you fit in the car - I feel a little bit self conscious driving in this little roller skate of a thing - I feel a bit like Brutus (from Popeye) on a tricycle.

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

I've got a '85 W201 2.2 n/a with auto and a '87 2.5 turbo with manual and like them both. The turbo will get me speeding tickets if I don't watch it. The 2.2 really needs a 5th gear as its got plenty of top end grunt but spins too high at highway speeds for my tastes. I really like the size and driving feel of the W201 platform. Never been in a car with such a tight turning radius.

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You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometime you just might find you get what you need.

I have had several W201's, always upgrading until I now own a very nice one. It's a '93 190E car that has been converted to a 2.5Turbo engine from an '87 and a 5-speed from an '85-ish car.

My 2 cents - only buy a W201 if it is completely rust free. If it has rust around the jack points or in the footwells, don't buy it - wait until you find one that is rust free.

Everything else simply bolts on, but the main unibody must be rust free and straight. When you have that as a basis, you can have a really fantastic car.

Steve.

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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

I like my 1984 190D 2.2 N/A 5-speed. Absolutely rust free California car, everything works including A/C, cruise control and remote keyless entry. Engine is strong and is a fun little car. The W201 is over-engineered by historical standard and is well built. It is my half DD as the other half is a 300SDL. One thing I find is that the W201 styling is modem looking and no one can tell it is a 29+ years old car. Unlike the W123, which is a good car but is dated. Never try a turbo 190D 5-sp but I bet it will be more fun relative to mine.

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Not MBZ nor A/C trained professional but a die-hard DIY and green engineer. Use the info at your own peril. Picked up 2 Infractions because of disagreements. NOW reversed.

W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html

1 X 2006 CDI
1 x 87 300SDL
1 x 87 300D
1 x 87 300TDT wagon
1 x 83 300D
1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry.

also, i want to add that going from 60mph to 80mph when the accelerator is depressed is just breathtaking. maybe it is just the nature of the diesel motor and the turbo.

from 0mph to 40mph is pretty weak though.

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo

Is there a resource somewhere that gives a price range of these cars? Broken down into "poor" "fair" "good" "excellent" "creampuff".
Tried KBB and their site does not go past 1995 I think.

For the US of A

Mercedes-Benz W201 190 turns 30 | Hemmings Daily

The UK has several price guides at your local newsagent!

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Why was the turbo diesel only offered for one year?

The NA is faster than your 240D .

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

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