[{"id": 10646044, "authorName": "kpuri", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpuri/", "bidAmount": 2316, "content": "$2,316 bid placed by kpuri", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675606386, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10646074, "authorName": "Will2jz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/will2jz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any idea on what\u2019s causing the hesitation?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675606834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10646185, "authorName": "Baur2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baur2002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT is the perfect venue for selling a car like this in \"as is\" condition, as I did the same a couple of years ago with a Turner Motorsport modified R53 Mini S, with excellent buyer/seller success. With the vast array of readers/sellers/buyers, there are likely many capable and willing to undertake the listed and potential future needs of a car like this at a fraction of the cost of a Benz dealer or even a good independent shop. In the early 90's when there were few truly high powered cars at BMWCCA track days (and a few more at PCA events) these used to hold their own, and while not quite as light and quick as the very fast e30 M3s, they would constantly fill the mirrors of my slightly modified 73' 2002.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1675608229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10646203, "authorName": "NicC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe I should flush a couple broken cars on here too", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675608409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10646224, "authorName": "Slippery", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slippery/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the 5 speed the correct dogleg transmission? The shifter indicates it is not, unless they just used any shifter.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675608748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10646250, "authorName": "Rotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A well presented, honest evaluation project car. Wish I had more garage space as I love both the 107 and 201 chassis.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675609035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10646531, "authorName": "CoopCity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coopcity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sounds like some people have forgotten that BaT stands for Bring a Trailer, and that trailer isn\u2019t exclusively meant for trailer queens. What a great opportunity for a 190E fan to get a project and a hopefully reasonable price.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1675612324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10646574, "authorName": "ladrillorojo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ladrillorojo/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by ladrillorojo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675612741, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10646660, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello all. I dont know what's causing the hesitation. The car has sat for the past 12 years so it could be a vacuum leak or a gummed up fuel distributor? \r\nThe car has the correct dogleg Getrag transmission. Only the shift knob is incorrect.\r\nGarage space is the issue otherwise I'd keep it.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1675613576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10646777, "authorName": "UncleFred1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/unclefred1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are several possibilities regarding the hesitation, and I would side with a fuel system blockage somewhere, since it sat for so long. Flushing the tank; blowing out the fuel lines; and replacing all the screens and filters would be a fairly inexpensive swing at it.\r\n\r\nI appreciate the honesty of the seller, but I am a bit puzzled also. By calling this a \u201cproject\u201d car, you effectively knocked many thousands off the price you could have gotten. Trying this fuel fix; doing the alignment; getting dent wizard to pull the dent; and paying a couple hundred to fix the leather would have been a better way to sell, and leave that project knife out of its back. \r\n\r\nThis is a desirable car, and with the manual conversion and spare automatic, you give a buyer options as well. I hope it sells well for you. GLWTA\ud83d\ude09\ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1675614730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10646805, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It seems like a big stretch to call this a project. It\u2019s just an old car. All old cars need something, always; if not big, then small.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1675615077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10646876, "authorName": "Bigolaf88", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigolaf88/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ultimately, is it the seller's or BaT's decision to use the term 'project' in a listing?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675615725, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10647622, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BAT wouldn't accept the listing without a \"project\" label and no reserve.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675621398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10648059, "authorName": "vdavie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vdavie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had 3 of these, sold 2 last year. The one I have left has been sitting for 5 years. Same problem so I\u2019ll be changing out the filter and pump and flushing the tank. The hardest part is the flushing of the tank, just a pain draining it and getting it out. I suspect that will solve the problem on this one also.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675623494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10648670, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The fuel tank is clean. The fitting at the bottom of the tank started to leak due to sitting. I pulled the tank and replaced the screen / fitting that screws into the bottom of the tank.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675626004, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10649849, "authorName": "Will2jz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/will2jz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really wish you weren\u2019t on the opposite side of the country from me. Seems like most of the 2.3-16\u2019s are in Cali lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675633230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10650214, "authorName": "P51dr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/p51dr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Get rid of the antique fuel injection and put some individual throttle bodies on it and it will run great.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675637778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10650383, "authorName": "Hansjorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hansjorg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why are these, unfortunately chromed, rims called Evo I ? They look to me like regular Gullydeckel wheels from an early W140 or R129.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675639529, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10650413, "authorName": "Jimcars81", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimcars81/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Jimcars81", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675639799, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10651388, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Remember, if you\u2019ve got the time, a car being located on the opposite coast is a feature, not a bug, because road trip.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1675653231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10654588, "authorName": "InspectorGadget", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/inspectorgadget/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@p51dr Please tell the collective \"us\" about the options for individual throttle body systems for this car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1675709574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10655183, "authorName": "charlieger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlieger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sitting for 10+ years is a bit concerning, would imagine all bushings and rubber need to be replaced? Driving videos would be nice and also might help indicate how bad the acceleration hesitation is.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1675712060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10655434, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone asked about the suspension bushings. Front control arm bushings are newer, ball joints are new, The rear has a few newer links and the rear suspension joints that the hub carrier assemblies rest on (the ones that are a pain to replace and squeak when going over bumps when damaged) have been replaced. There's no suspension bushings that are obviously in need of replacement.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675713153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10658134, "authorName": "Detour45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/detour45/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by Detour45", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675724716, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10658260, "authorName": "P51dr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/p51dr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@inspectorGadget, Rennsport, https://rennsportfactory.co.uk/product/m102-16v-itb/", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1675726189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10658617, "authorName": "InspectorGadget", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/inspectorgadget/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@P51dr - Thank you\r\nThat is some sexy hardware!\r\nThe BaT knowledge base never ceases to amaze me.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675729708, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10658883, "authorName": "Magicalmachine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magicalmachine/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by Magicalmachine", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675732181, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10658945, "authorName": "P51dr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/p51dr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@InspectorGadget Just an old Aircraft Mechanic from Tennessee, but I know how to make horsepower and minimize problems.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1675732702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10659723, "authorName": "starchild", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/starchild/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These baby Benzs are great cars. Wished I had purchased a 16 valve instead of my 2.6. Have owned my 2.6 since new in 1992. Have 300K on the odometer. Car has never let me down. It keeps going and going. I also have a hesitation in acceleration but only in hot weather driving in stop and go traffic. Hesitation only appears after a full stop and leaves after it gets going over 10 mph and happens only intermittently. Has stumped 3 good mechanics. Still love the way this car feels and handles . Don't think you can go wrong with this one. Decent ones that are not rust buckets are becoming harder to find.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675743727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10659914, "authorName": "nickell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any fluid leaks?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675749317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10659953, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "See photos 47 and 48. No fluid leaks. I havent seen a drop on my garage floor since I swapped the trans, which was a few years ago. There is some weeping around breather hose off the rear of the value cover. The hose is old, cracked and should be replaced after 161k miles, part #A1020900232, or bypass it with some generic hose.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675750692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10660048, "authorName": "ladrillorojo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ladrillorojo/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "$3,300 bid placed by ladrillorojo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675755814, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10661299, "authorName": "Cos270", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cos270/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@P51dr holy crap, those ITBs are beautiful. Almost makes me want to bid on this just for the chance to fit those.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675786524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10661636, "authorName": "charlieger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlieger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tinker92646 can you elaborate on those repairs a little bit. So you swapped the trans \"a few years ago\" but was that within the 12 year period when the car was sitting? So you swapped the transmission and then didn't really drive the car?\r\nWhat does newer control arm bushings and ball joints mean? They were replaced before parking the car for ~12 years or they were also replaced while the car was sitting? I hope these questions don't come across as rude just trying to reconcile all of this. Thank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675789643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10662003, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Happy to clarify.\nThe car was my wife's driver with the automatic. We got an SUV for her in 2006 to haul my daughters. The car was seldom used after that and I haven't registred it since 2011. (I have 6 cars and my wife and I are the only drivers) \nI always wanted the 5 speed and purchased all the parts from a gentleman in Washington in roughly 2005(?). Those parts sat in my garage until 2020. When the pandemic hit my work slowed down and I had time to get back to my hobbies. The transmission swap was completed in mid 2020.\nMy dad passed last year and some of my cars and parts were kept at his place. His house is now for sale. Hence, I'm need to make garage space. \nThe control arm bushings were purchased from Caliber in July 2002 and probably replaced within a few months of purchase. They still look new. The ball joints were purchased from FCP in August 2020 and replaced shortly thereafter.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1675792643, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10662191, "authorName": "Fauxshowpony", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fauxshowpony/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not a player for this car but the presentation and seller interaction are what this site needs. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675793778, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10663969, "authorName": "nickell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do the windows, sunroof, power seats, etc all work as they should?\r\nDid you do the suspension work? \r\nWhat springs/shocks does the car have?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675805464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10664819, "authorName": "Will2jz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/will2jz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did the hesitation start before the transmission swap? Also do you know why the bumper on the front right side is sagging a little?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675808878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10666712, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675817364, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10667087, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Windows, sunroof and seats all work. Only items that don't work are the clock, stop watch and the electric attenna. The radio displays channels and cassettes plays, but there's no station reception which may be due to the attenna. The attenna was working a month ago. \nSuspension, the SLS pump and plumbing are still present but the car is presently on conventional coil springs. It was on Schatz springs with a combo of Monroe and Bilstein sport shocks. It was way too low. The front springs were replaced with factory springs. The car looks good and rides nice, but I think it's still a bit too low. It needs an alignment and I'd recommend another set of better springs and an additional set of sport shocks for the front. If you want to keep it low, I'm including a set of adjustable rear camber arms to correct the camber. Also included are the Schatz front springs and rear factory springs. The suspension was on the \"things to do list\" but I ran out of time.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675819410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10667267, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I don't recall the hesitation being present 12+ years ago. I think it's a function of it sitting. \r\nThe front bumper has been that way since I acquired the car. There are plastic and rubber attachments pieces (A2018850411 and A2018850311, number 71 in the diagram) for each side of the bumper that deteriorate and don't appear to adequately support the end of the bumber. The carfax is clean and the car has never been in an accident or damaged while I've owned it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675820081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10667705, "authorName": "Tqvshp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tqvshp/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Tqvshp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675822780, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10667769, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Warming it up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675823706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10667773, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Walk around", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675823753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10667777, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Warmed up", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675823791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10667886, "authorName": "Edonce", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/edonce/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi, not sure if this was asked \u2026 but can you please add a video or pictures of a full compression test for all cylinders? Thanks!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1675825672, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10667934, "authorName": "Will2jz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/will2jz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the quick and detailed responses. That makes sense about the bumper. Seems be pretty common with a lot of the ones I\u2019ve looked at.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675826655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10668018, "authorName": "PREracing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/preracing/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by PREracing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675828101, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10668328, "authorName": "Tibi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tibi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome! By default, the manual gearbox, in the factory version, works in such a way that there is one in front of the two in the back, it reverses in the case of conventional gearboxes. As far as I can see, some kind of traditional switch has been inserted into it. Is it possible to know what kind of gearbox it has? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675837622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10668399, "authorName": "ladrillorojo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ladrillorojo/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by ladrillorojo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675841746, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10672146, "authorName": "Tqvshp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tqvshp/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Tqvshp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675885764, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10672907, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The manual transmission is a 717.404. The automatic is a 722.410.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675888777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10674309, "authorName": "Will2jz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/will2jz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So apparently shipping isn\u2019t available, I\u2019m assuming because of the spare transmission. Is that optional to the winning bidder on rather to take the auto transmission or not?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675894098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10676470, "authorName": "kmsf180", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kmsf180/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interested to see where this ends. I looked for a long while to find an excellent low mileage example and ended up with an auto. I've considered a manual conversion but am a little concerned of the resale value as I'm likely not going to keep the car forever. I'm pretty amazed how surprisingly entertaining the car is even with auto. Best of luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675910573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10676612, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shipping is the buyer's responsibility. I can either pack the parts in the trunk or you can pay to have them shipped separately.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675912981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10676634, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would like to think the conversion won't have much of an affect on value as all the original parts are present to restore the car back to automatic, if that is your thing. But we'll find out when the auction ends.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675913292, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10676663, "authorName": "shant.broutian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shant.broutian/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by shant.broutian", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675913805, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10676761, "authorName": "kmsf180", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kmsf180/", "bidAmount": 6666, "content": "$6,666 bid placed by kmsf180", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675916115, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10676961, "authorName": "etip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/etip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey @Tinker92646 is this roadworthy enough to drive north to Seattle?\r\nAny pressing needs that you see?\r\nI've always wanted a Cosworth 190 and DON'T want a perfect one. This looks great.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1675921893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10676964, "authorName": "etip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/etip/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by etip", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675922011, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10676986, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd suggest and alignment before you set out. Other than that, I'd don't see any obvious problem that would prevent someone from driving it across the country.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1675922863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10677014, "authorName": "rahee006", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rahee006/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this car drives so well! i just bought two of them today, both 5 speed manual. I have a e30 M3 as well, this ones definetly more comfortable", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675924648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10677700, "authorName": "ladrillorojo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ladrillorojo/", "bidAmount": 7100, "content": "$7,100 bid placed by ladrillorojo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675953045, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10677799, "authorName": "Michael_Strauss", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/michael_strauss/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by Michael_Strauss", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675953924, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10678267, "authorName": "autoautoauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autoautoauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 2016 RR Ghost with 8,000 miles on it. My kid's bicycle handlebars fell against it on the right front fender. I guess it's a \"project car\" now. That's a bummer. Love the chrome wheels. Signature California mod. Every other SoCal Merc w116, w126, R107 especially had that done in their day. It also means no rust; take some snaps of the trunk with the mats pulled up and get this nice looking Merc over the finish line. Project car shmoject car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1675958225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10678778, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There's no body rust. The records I have all indicate its been a So. Cal. car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1675962491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10678847, "authorName": "GRSupercoopers", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grsupercoopers/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just want a quick clarification. The listing says \"dog leg\" 5 speed but the shifter shows a traditional 5 speed pattern. Is the shift knob incorrect or is it a standard 5 speed from a different manual merc?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675963041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10678945, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I purchased the conversion parts back in 2005(?), the seller's advertisement stated he would provide the correct dogleg shift knob. When the parts arrived, the incorrect knob was provided. I confronted the seller, but he refused to provide it and offered a minor refund. \nSince I posted the car, I've recieved an email from an individual that claims to have the correct original shift knob and is offering it for sale. I'm happy to provide his contact info to the buyer.\nAs stated previously, the manual transmission in the car is the correct 717.404 type for a 16V.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1675963713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10684989, "authorName": "KBResearch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbresearch/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by KBResearch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1675991732, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10690441, "authorName": "911rossi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911rossi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If an A/C issue, dent, and hesitation under acceleration make this a project, then all 190E's are projects. I have 3 190E's and none have working A/C. The Bosch KE-Jet system isn't too bad to deal with, but don't start throwing parts at it. I've found that most of the time I have a hesitation/running issue it's due to a vacuum leak, even the slightest leak isn't tolerated; pressure smoke test is best for this. Other times it's a fuel quality issue, change the fuel filter and drop a can of seafoam in the tank. Also best if you can find/run ethanol free gas; ethanol eats up the seals and rings in the fuel distribution unit. Good luck with the sale!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1676060314, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10694186, "authorName": "Dinodino", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dinodino/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Learn something every day.. I had two of these in mint condition, each a manual. I never knew they made these in an automatic until now.... can't even imagine why anyone would ever want an auto in this particular car.... Well, see it was changed out - glwta", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1676094956, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10694206, "authorName": "ladrillorojo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ladrillorojo/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by ladrillorojo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676096013, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10695596, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Extra parts included in the sale; new pads, rotors, filters, potentiometers, suspension pieces, brake sensors and a bunch of used parts.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1676133551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10696292, "authorName": "rahee006", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rahee006/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i only recently bought mine (two of them) even if its in rougher shape, the car drives really well, shifts amazing, absolutely enjoyed driving it the 200miles i did before taking it to my bodyshop.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676139063, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10696399, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding shipping, I received this response from BAT;\r\n\r\nThanks for reaching out, and I'd be happy to help. \r\n\r\nUnfortunately, the Bring a Trailer shipping tool is automatically disabled on listings that include spare or additional parts. With that in mind, any vehicle is still eligible for BaT shipping if all of the spare or additional parts that are being shipped can fit safely inside the vehicle itself (like you mentioned), and you can always generate a free, instant quote by using the link I have provided below:\r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/shipping/ \r\n\r\nHopefully this helps, and thanks again for using BaT!\r\n\r\nBest,\r\n\r\n--\r\n\r\nHarrison R.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1676139508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10697053, "authorName": "Mehdee1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mehdee1/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by Mehdee1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676141984, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10697396, "authorName": "Momaaz71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/momaaz71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dose it pass Ca smog test .\r\nThank you,\r\nMike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676143431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10699056, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It did the last time it was smogged. However, California has since changed its requirements. It's my understanding it will now need a CARB approved catalytic converter otherwise it will not pass the visual inspection. The car is being sold as-is.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1676151168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10699828, "authorName": "etip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/etip/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tinker92646 will the parts all fit in the trunk and back seat (if one were to get, fly down, and drive it home?)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676156397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10700050, "authorName": "keepkuria", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/keepkuria/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by keepkuria", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676159880, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10700293, "authorName": "Tqvshp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tqvshp/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by Tqvshp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676163343, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10700424, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe we can carefully fit most everything in the trunk and for sure between the trunk and back seat.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1676165043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10700436, "authorName": "hojlib", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hojlib/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shipping is easy I bought a 560sl in San Rafael ca and had it shipped to southwest Florida for $1200 not enclosed but with 162k miles I wouldn\u2019t ship it enclosed The Guy I used is a logistics guy who gets the best bud thru reputable carrier if buyer wants his name post it here and will give his info easy peezy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676165154, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10700442, "authorName": "hojlib", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hojlib/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by hojlib", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676165232, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10701146, "authorName": "DrGeriatrics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drgeriatrics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car, definitely needs some love, I definitely got mine for a good deal if this one got to 14k as is. GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676179023, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10702251, "authorName": "sprintngtp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sprintngtp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned a grey market version of this car. It had yellow driving lights and did not have the break light in the wing. I knew the first and second owners and I took it over with only 22k mikes on it. One of my only car regrets was letting it go after 5 years of ownership. It was not a daily driver as I had a pick-up for that. I didn\u2019t even know the produced these with an automatic.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676216473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10703130, "authorName": "jaycronen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaycronen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is really a unique vehicle. The development of the 190 E took Mercedes 10 years! This 16V is obviously a very desirable version of this class. GLWTS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1676224011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10703634, "authorName": "mchang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mchang/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by mchang", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676226225, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10703688, "authorName": "KBResearch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbresearch/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by KBResearch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676226440, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10703694, "authorName": "Will2jz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/will2jz/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by Will2jz", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676226464, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10703700, "authorName": "Tqvshp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tqvshp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "still a great deal!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676226482, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10703703, "authorName": "heavytrev", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytrev/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by heavytrev", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676226501, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10703720, "authorName": "KBResearch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbresearch/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by KBResearch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676226543, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10703723, "authorName": "Juice79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juice79/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by Juice79", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676226557, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10703727, "authorName": "heavytrev", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytrev/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by heavytrev", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676226575, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10703728, "authorName": "Tqvshp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tqvshp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "20k?!?!?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676226581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10703738, "authorName": "KBResearch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbresearch/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by KBResearch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676226603, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10703759, "authorName": "Juice79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juice79/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by Juice79", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676226656, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10703767, "authorName": "Cos270", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cos270/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This over an E30 M3 every day of the week.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1676226693, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10703775, "authorName": "Tqvshp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tqvshp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cos270 i dont know about all that", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676226724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10703782, "authorName": "KBResearch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbresearch/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by KBResearch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676226740, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10703789, "authorName": "mchang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mchang/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by mchang", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676226755, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10703798, "authorName": "heavytrev", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/heavytrev/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by heavytrev", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676226772, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10703807, "authorName": "Cos270", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cos270/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "KB thought he needed an extra $500?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1676226782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10703820, "authorName": "Juice79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juice79/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by Juice79", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676226816, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10703839, "authorName": "KBResearch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbresearch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck guys, I'm out \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffd", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1676226857, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10703857, "authorName": "mchang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mchang/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by mchang", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676226903, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10703862, "authorName": "Juice79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juice79/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by Juice79", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676226922, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 10703926, "authorName": "Juice79", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/juice79/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/12/23 for $19,000 to Juice79", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676227083, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 10703929, "authorName": "Cos270", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cos270/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Annnddd the Juice is loose in his new 16 valve!! Congrats!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1676227085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10703928, "authorName": "Tqvshp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tqvshp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "STOLEN By @Juice79 congrats very good purchase", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1676227085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10703936, "authorName": "nickell", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickell/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Juice for the win!\r\nCongrats Tinker!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1676227100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10703943, "authorName": "KBResearch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbresearch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1676227116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10703985, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you to all who commented and bid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1676227231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10704338, "authorName": "83911SCDrew", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/83911scdrew/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I had no idea these could be this affordable. Well bought!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1676228511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10704408, "authorName": "Tinker92646 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tinker92646/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also thanks to BAT for providing a site that caters to us automotive enthusiasts.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1676228768, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 10832617, "authorName": "rahee006", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rahee006/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "looking at the upward trend, this sold for cheap! lucky buyer and seller who probably enjoyed the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1677610363, "type": "comment"}]