Picture this for a moment. You've got nine large burning a hole in your pants...and unlimited access to DT's tips inbox. What do you do? Do you wait for tipper FuelTruck to send in yet another $9k bargain or do you just jump into the pool with one of these recently submitted:
There are only a few things slower on the road than a non-turbo diesel Mercedes-Benz sedan from the 80s-- old ladies with walkers that have tennis balls mounted on the bottom, the movement of the earth's crust, fast growing weeds, and stock VW Beetles. It isn't to say the Benz is a bad vehicle, but your skills at merging and the time-compression effect of impending death will both be tested on a regular basis. Find this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190D offered for $6,000 in Central NJ via craigslist. Tip from Carter.
The W121 chassis Mercedes were built from 1953 to 1961 and were badged with the 180/190 series names. The Ponton sedans have never really appreciated in price, perhaps giving additional prudence to the theory that sedans will never be collectible. Find this 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190D complete with Webasto sliding sunroof for sale in Edmonton, AB, Canada currently bidding at $6,200 with less than 1 day to go.