2.5 Diesel, 5 Speed!, Drivers Car, Loaded, 40+mpg on 2040-cars
Portland, Maine, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:2.5 5 cyl diesel
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Diesel
Exterior Color: White
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Interior Color: Burgundy
Model: 190-Series
Trim: D
Drive Type: Rear
Mileage: 280,727
Warranty: Unspecified
Sub Model: 2.5D
Up for sale is my Mercedes 190D with the larger 2.5 diesel engine and 5 speed transmission. To me this is the finest combination of drivetrain options with the added speed, economy and control that the manual provides and the efficiency and durability of the legendary 5 cylinder diesel engine. For more about the 190 search kenrockwell 190D, he did a thorough writeup/ tribute to this awesome line of cars. This particular example has been well cared for as far as fluid changes and regular maintenance though it is in need of some things to bring it up to snuff. It has a clean interior but with the requisite dash cracks and drivers seat edge wear. Cut on drivers door arm rest and the seatback netting is removed. It comes with heated orthopedic air seats. The heated seat function works the air adjustable ortho seats worked fine until the trunk lock stopped working, taking out the central locking with it- so that should be addressed. The transmission is buttery smooth and works perfectly, some occasional clutch chatter when cold, then operates normally. I had this checked and the mechanic thought the clutch was fine. It has been showing this identical behavior for the 60k I have driven it. Engine runs out well and doesn't burn oil. Passenger side front spring perch needs to be replaced at some point soon. One headlight has a chip, replacement light included. Rust repair needed where the jack points are. Exhaust from manifold up to muffler section is a few seasons old and in good shape. Analog clock keeps perfect time without any drift. Trailer hitch and wiring loom with 1 7/8 ball. Tows nice. Fan blower motor and speed switch was just replaced as was the igniton lock, both common problems. Shocks are OEM Bilstein comfort and about 4 years old. Tires are matching Avid S33 LRR and have about 40% left or so. Heat works great, ac does not but is complete, probably needs a charge. Cruise control does not work but is complete. Stereo CD is a nice Clarion DB175MP with external jack for your ipod or whatever. 50w x4. One of the JBL speakers is crackly and may be blown. Sunroof stopped working 2 days ago! Arggh. I hear the switch motor clicking so it is getting power to it. Spring in drivers seat bottom is broken. Comes with Haynes service manual and the items pictured including 4 snows mounted on sepated mercedes rims. 2 of the snowtires are good with plenty of tread left two of them are worn. Door checks need service/replacement. Car drives well around town and has that solid Mercedes feel. On the highway it is a little floaty with a corkscrew type motion when you hit a bump. Still corners on rails coming off of the ramp. Paint has been touched up by me and is serviceable though I would recommend a respray. Clear title and service records on hand. Oil changed every 3000 with 15/40 rotella recently switched to 5/40 synthetic. This car does not leak fluids. I recently replaced the o rings on the fuel delivery pump as they were leaking. The front lower airdam is cracked and I duck taped over it and painted it as a temp fix. I was going to rivet a piece of plastic over the crack, or replace. The radiator support is rusted, another common but minor 190 ailment. The later photos show included parts such as- two bottles of diesel purge, red bottle is power service fuel conditioner(always used), front wheel bearing (bought two only one side needed replacing) tie rod and ball joint (shop wanted to use there own parts so ones installed are good) various filters, ortho seat switches, underbody panels, etc. These are all the issues/ features of the cars that I can come up with after inspecting it. I try to represent things I sell honestly, not only because it is the right way to be, but in the end it is easier for everyone. That being said, I may have missed something so please ask any and all questions. Thanks!
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