1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 Cosworth 16v review from UK and Ireland
"A Cossie, but shhh, don't tell everyone"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not a lot can go wrong with this car as it's built like a battleship.
I've had a few problems with the air conditioning and one door rubber, plus a fuel pump is noisy, but if you keep it regularly serviced by a good mechanic, all should be OK.
Cam belt a must to keep an eye on.
Engine can be a bit noisy.
General comments?
Fast car for a 4 seater weighing 1 1/2 tons.
Heavy clutch & gears make changing a bit slow.
Stunning performance, but don't forget it has a fuel cut off at 6300 revs. to stop you blowing the engine.
Top speed around 145 mph.
0-60 in around 7 seconds.
Get some good treads & it handles well.
A very safe car even when driven to its limits, but watch out for the light steering.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 85000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen GTi 16v |
| Date of Entry | 19th January, 2001 |