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1986 Mercedes-benz 190d Diesel - 5-speed - Only 145k Miles - No Reserve Auction! on 2040-cars

Year:1986 Mileage:145935 Color: finish on this garage
Location:

San Antonio, Texas, United States

San Antonio, Texas, United States


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This is the one you have been waiting for!  Your search ends here!  Read the ad and you'll see why!

1986 Mercedes-Benz 190D - 5-Speed Manual!
2.5 liter Inline-5 Cylinder Diesel Engine!
Non Smoker, Texas Car! Rust Free! Garage Kept!
Incredibly Low Mileage! Only 145,935 Original Miles!
Very Well Kept!  This is as nice as they get!
Cold A/C! Power Sunroof, and more!
RARE - 5-Speed Manual Transmission!
A collector's item!
Mercedes-Benz Enthusiasts, This one is for you!

This is the one you have been waiting for!
 

Well, here it is.  Here is the one you have been waiting, and hoping for!  You knew somewhere, someplace there was a 190D Diesel sitting in someone's garage that is still in impeccable condition and still being maintained to the high standard that Mercedes-Benz set for this car in 1986. Of course as the days, weeks, months and possibly years go by and your search turns up absolutely nothing.  You begin to wonder if any such car exists, or have all the old classic Mercedes-Benz Diesels been driven and worn out?  The answer is no, not all of them.  We managed to locate a survivor. An unmolested, non-smoker, wonderfully maintained, bona-fied example of a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190D Diesels that appears to have not been fazed by the 28 years that has gone by since this car rolled off the showroom floor.
 

This Mercedes-Benz 190D has proven itself an instant classic, and you'll enjoy pulling up and making an impression with this car.  I personally have never seen a car with a personality that even comes close to this car's. Every time I have parked this car I have found myself doing one thing over and over again.  Once I've walked about 20 or 30 feet I'll turn around and take a second look at the car and marvel at how beautiful it is.  Then I remember that the car is mine!  It's a great feeling to have over and over again, and with this car you can have that!  This car proclaims status and class anywhere it is driven.   There aren't many 28 year old cars that you can still drive around this day and still make an impression.  This car has a timeless body style which will always have the place in many people's heart no matter where automotive design decides to go in the future.
 

Here is a very rare chance go get a highly desired and very hard to find example of one of the best cars Mercedes-Benz ever made! Up for auction is a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190D Diesel!  This 2.5 liter Inline-5 cylinder diesel engine is regarded by most Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts as the best diesel engine ever placed in a Mercedes!  You'll really fall in love with this 2.5 liter diesel engine!   The mileage on the ad was not a misprint.  This car really has 145,935 actual miles on it.  We have checked around and under the car and have found absolutely no rust!  Not to mention this car is a diesel!  Now if that wasn't an accomplishment in itself, this car still runs like new!  I kid you not.  The car's owner had a great standard in caring for the car which has kept it running and looking very nicely!  This car still handles like new.  The car is incredibly great.  The owner of this car treated this car with the level of care that I have never seen before.  This car is at its infancy.  Mercedes-Benz diesels have earned a reputation for being some of the most reliable engines ever produced.  They're EXPECTED to go 500,000 miles without any major work meaning if you make an effort to keep the car well maintained they can last even longer!   You've probably noticed that when you look at the older Mercedes-Benz models you seldomly see the gas engine cars still on the road from the 70s and 80s.  For the most part, they're diesels!  That should tell you something.  Of course the car's condition agrees with that as it's far too nice to have been passed around between owners.  The car has never, ever been smoked in!
 

The car has what most people consider to be the best color combination ever offered on one of these cars, White on the outside with Beige leather on the inside. The color combination is incredible, and really makes this car look elegant!  The exterior finish on this garage-kept car is in very good shape and shines well.  The paint and body look fantastic with very few flaws to be found, even under close inspection.   The car's body is straight.  The car appears to have never been in an accident.  The body lines are straight and true.  You'll really be impressed with it!  The front lights are in good shape, and the headlight surrounds, and grille are clean and virtually as new. You'll really be impressed by how nice everything looks on the outside and especially the inside.  It's like stepping back into time.  This really is the opportunity of a lifetime!
 

What will really impress you is the condition of the car's interior.  You'll be amazed by how nice it is!  It really is impeccable inside!  The seats are still in fantastic condition.  Just look at the pictures!  The front and rear seats look like they've hardly been used much less been around for 28 years!  The car's interior is everything you'd expect for such a low mileage, well preserved car!  I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.  You'll be absolutely impressed by the car's interior condition.  You have plenty of room in the back for the entire family.  The trunk has plenty of room for whatever you'd like to place back there with a full sized spare in the back.  All the car's features are standard.  It came with everything!  The power windows, power locks, and power mirror works just fine.  The power sunroof still works great.  It opens and closes quickly!  You won't be using the power windows much thanks to the car's cold a/c!  The heat is also working great!   The stereo system works great and provides great sound. There are no blown speakers!  Of course the car's never ever been smoked in!  The instrument cluster works just as it should, none of the warning lights remain illuminated on the car. You'll really be impressed with the inside of this car!
 

If the looks of the car didn't already impress you, then getting behind the wheel and driving the car will take your breath away!  This is where you really see how well this car has really been kept!  After driving this car it seems silly to spend big money on a newer one when you can get a quality pre-owned Mercedes that has plenty of character and a highly desired, much more reliable diesel engine for so much less!  The glow plugs heat right up, and the diesel fires right to life with a smooth and friendly clatter. The engine accessories turn quietly and work well, with the AC compressor keeping the inside very cool and the alternator keeping the battery well charged. The undercarriage of the car is very clean. Under the hood is very clean.  The steering is tight, smooth and easy.  The suspension feels to be in good shape.  Keeping you snug on the road is a very good set of tires!  They are matched to a beautiful set of the original Mercedes-Benz alloy wheels which still look great!  You won't have to worry about tires for quite some time with this car!  The car provides more comfort than most modern new cars could ever hope to provide!  It handles very well.  You can tell that this car was maintained to the highest standard and has received only the best care and the most careful driving since it was new.  The car simply would not run and handle this well at 28 years old if this wasn't the case!  Simply incredible!  The 2.5 Liter 5-Cylinder Diesel engine, while very comfortable and smooth has the ability to get up and go whenever you need it to!  You'll be very pleased to know that even while getting incredible gas mileage the car can get up and go when it needs to!  The 5-speed manual transmission still shifts just as it should.  The clutch feels great!  When you need to get this car stopped, the brakes will do it just as they are supposed to do, stopping the car evenly and effectively.
 

If you are looking for a safe, strong and very clean W201 diesel sedan with most of the life left in it, this would be an excellent choice. Diesels get excellent fuel economy while delivering smooth power and legendary engine life. This one feels solid, quiet and tight at highway speeds as a Mercedes should, and is a joy to drive around town. If kept on a proper schedule of regular maintenance, this car will deliver another 300,000 miles or more without requiring anything more than routine service.
 

With all that said you might ask, "well, how much?".  We honestly don't know what to ask for this car because there really isn't anything quite like this on the market so we can't price the car accordingly.  So we put the car up for auction and we'll let you decide how much you'd like to buy this beautiful Mercedes-Benz 1986 190D Diesel for!   Bid to win, and rest assured you are not wasting your time!  We are aware that most dealers stick their cars online with unrealistic reserves, we aren't one of those!  We will be selling this one at the close of the auction!  Have a wonderful mini vacation by flying down, visiting beautiful San Antonio, Texas and driving this car home!
 

This may be your only chance to acquire a high quality 190D Diesel in this nice of shape!  Don't miss this chance to own your dream car!  Yes, true you may end up paying a little more for this car, but if you think about it you are really getting a true bargain.  This is a very rare and hard to find car that features one of the most reliable engines ever produced!  You never have to worry about a shortage of buyers whenever you decide to part with this car!  This is a great investment that will still prove good even years from now!  Any Mercedes-Benz enthusiast will tell you that this is the car to have!  This may be your last chance to get a car like this in this kind of condition.  There just aren't any of these left that are this good!  Bid early and follow the auction to the end, don't let another bidder with a couple of quick clicks of the mouse in the final minutes of the auction take your dream car away from you!  Don't settle for second best.  Get the car of your dreams!  Don't miss your opportunity to own this beautiful car!  You will not be disappointed!   

If you have any questions about the car don't hesitate to call 210-637-1211.



 
 
 


This car is just amazing!  Here is the one that you have been waiting for!  A 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190D Diesel with some incredibly low mileage!




You'll fall in love with the timeless Mercedes-Benz styling!  Just look at the bold appearance that this car makes up front!





This car's condition is nothing short of impressive.  These appear to be the original headlights and grille. Most of these are beat up and pitted.  This one looks, feels and shines like new!






The grille has no real flaws in it!





This car's quality really speaks for itself.  You'll really be proud to call this car your own!  Just look at how nice this car looks!  You'll fall in love with the paint on the outside.  It really does look incredible!





Just look at this beauty!  This is the car to have!  The large 2.5 liter Diesel engine mixed to the timeless style of the classic Mercedes-Benz 190D Class!



 
These Mercedes cars have a timeless look that you can't get with any other car! Those well defined lines really make the car distinctive!



 
This car really is irresistible!  Just look at how nice everything is!  This really is a beauty!  There are no real flaws on this beauty.  It's just incredible how nice this car is and how careful of an owner this car had.  They drove it sparingly, and drove it with care.  You couldn't ask for more!




You'll love the looks of this classic Mercedes-Benz.  This car is a prime example of a soon to be classic body style!










Just look at the reflection!  This car really is clean!










You'll be very pleased with the condition of the car's paint and body!  The paint still shines nicely!





The paint still looks incredible all the way around!  For this car to look this nice at 26 years old it took an incredible effort from the car's previous owner.  And it has paid off.  You have an opportunity to purchase a beautiful classic that's just at the beginning of its serviceable life, not at the beginning of the end!  Just look at that paint!





























Most of these car's bodies are all dinged and beat up.  Not this one!  The body and paint are still very presentable!






Just look at this car's body!  There are no excuses with this beauty, it's all there!






The car just looks beautiful from every angle, even from the back!  You have the badge on the back so everyone knows that you're driving this highly desired 190D Diesel sedan!















The car does have a very good set of tires matched to a beautiful set of Mercedes-Benz alloy wheels!  The wheels still look great!  You won't have to worry about tires for quite some time with this car!
Just look at this car's body!  It still looks great!




  Plenty of tread!














 
You'll have plenty of room for whatever you need to store back here!  This car is very versatile and is well suited for whatever you need to do in it!  Notice how clean this car's trunk is!





Full sized spare underneath!










The doors still look the same as the day they were new!  No kick marks from getting in our out of the car!  Just look at them!  These door panels are tight and true!  This car was driven with care!





Here's your first look into this incredible car!





It's still as nice as it was when the car was brand new!  You'll be completely stunned with how nice this car's interior is!  It's just amazing how nice these cars can be when you have a careful, non smoking owner!  It's every bit as nice as you'd expect for this kind of low mileage!  The driver's seat is in still in impeccable shape!  This car will not disappoint!  Just look at how nice it is!





The passenger's side is also incredible!  The doors are spotless!





You won't believe how nice this car's interior is until you sit down and take a look at it!
 
 

 


Take a look at how clean this car is!  You'll be in complete disbelief!  Not only will people be shocked at this car's interior condition, but they'll need to be sitting down in it when you drop the ball and tell them this car's mileage!  This car is still more than capable of making an impression wherever it goes!
 
 




Even the rear door is spotless!  Just look at how nice they are!





The interior really has been well kept!  We're very confident that we'll never get one this nice ever again.  There just aren't any out there anymore, especially diesels!  You have the center armrest that flips down for extra comfort.  Even the armrest is impeccable.  It's impressive how nice and well kept this low mileage beauty is!





These seats are impeccable!  Just look at them!  This is a 1986 model.  Can you believe it?

 
 
 

 

You will be in complete and total awe when you are viewing this car.  It really is like traveling back in time!  Just look at how nice the doors are!
 
 
 

 



This car will take your breath away!  Just look at how nice the inside is!
 
 
 

 
These rear seats still appear as nice as when they were new!
 
 
 

     
 
The driver will cherish every second they are behind the wheel of this car!   You'll be very pleased with how comfortable and luxurious this car can be while still providing world class reliability along with incredible gas mileage thanks to the 2.5 liter Diesel engine!

 
 










The car's a/c controls still work great!  Just look at how nice they are! 
 
 



The car's stereo works great!  The speakers are in great shape!









Look at how clean everything is down here!  The very rare 5-speed manual transmission still works great!  Even the wood grain around the window switches is in great shape showing only light wear.  That's incredible considering that this car is 28 years old!  Everything down here is still incredibly clean! 





Window switches look great!







You even have a storage areas behind the rear seat!  Just look at how nice the fabric is back here!  It looks fantastic!
 
 
 



Flip open the rear and you have the car's original first aid kit!





You get the car's original owner's manual!
 
 



If you thought the inside of this car was clean, open the hood!  Just look at how nice everything is under here!
 
 
 

 
You'll be very pleased with the engine's condition.  It was very well kept and is well on its way to giving you a lifetime of quality service! These engines are rated to last well over 500,000 miles with proper care! This car has still got plenty of miles left in it.  If this car's overall condition doesn't show you this car has been taken care of I don't know what else will!
  



This is an engine that you would be proud to call your own!  You won't believe how nice this car is!  Just look at this beauty!  It's very hard to find these Diesels on the open market because most Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts are getting these cars with no intention of letting them go.  I firmly believe you'll never get another chance to get one this good!





   

 
 
TERMS OF SALE:

Placing a Bid:  By bidding on this vehicle you are entering into a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle and you agree to abide by all terms of sale set forth herein. 

Vehicle Representation: Although we describe all our vehicles to the best of our abilities, it is still possible that we may have unintentionally made an error or left some information out.  Please keep in mind that used vehicles may have typical dings and scratches inherent for their year and mileage.  Interior wear should also be considered depending on the vehicle’s year and mileage.  Opinions and expectations can vary, so please contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding the condition of this vehicle.  Used cars may not come with all of the original books, keys or accessories.  Please review all photos carefully and if there is anything you are not sure about, ask questions prior to bidding.  We are not responsible for errors or omissions in our listings.  The mileage may be different than advertised due to test drives and demos. 

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Warranty: Unless stated otherwise, this vehicle is being sold “as is” and where is with all faults and possible defects.  No representations or warranties are made by seller, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of title or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.  Nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids.  We are not the first owners of this vehicle and therefore cannot guarantee history, condition, reliability, mileage, title, salvage/history of salvage, function or performance of the vehicle.  You are only buying what we have.  Manufacturer’s warranties may still apply.  An extended warranty may also be available.  Please contact us for details. 

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Sales Tax & Other Fees: Depending on the jurisdiction of your residence, the vehicle may be subject to a sales tax.  If the winning bidder plans to register the vehicle in the state of Texas, you must pay sales tax in the amount of 6.25% of the sales price, a .20903% Dealer Inventory Tax (Example of dealer inventory tax: $10,000 sales price = $20.90 inventory tax.), $50 Documentary Fee, $33.00 Title Fee, and a $62.00 registration fee (registration fee is only charged if new registration is required).  Buyers not residing in the State of Texas will be responsible for the dealer inventory tax, and $50.00 documentary fee as well as any state or local tax when you register the vehicle in your home state.

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