Ok everyone. Thanks for the wide range of input. Much appreciated.
Matt
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "max_stemple" <max_stemple@...> wrote:
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> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "mattnmason" <mattnmason@> wrote:
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> > Hi all,
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> > I've got a good neighbor (& friend), who has been vacillating on whether he's going to sell his 1986 190d 2.5 with a 5-speed manual transmission and a truckload of miles -- 285,000. I think he's going to sell it, and has offered it to me. I'm probably going to buy, but am looking for some pre-buy advice.
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> > First, is this a good (not trouble-prone) engine/transmission combination? It must be, as the car seems to run well with nearly 300,000 miles... Is there anything I should out for specifically upon inspection? What would be a fair "good neighbor" price?
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> > Secondly, can someone explain the draw of these diesels?
> It's something that happens to a guy inside, . If you have to ask then you dont have it. Stay with the Volvo, Max
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