1984 Mercedes-Benz 190 190E review from Australia and New Zealand
"Indestructible"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air conditioning gas chamber has died.
The leather trim along the doors have peeled away, but can be fixed.
The foam in the seats are wearing away.
Cigarette lighter broken - (don't care - don't smoke)
General comments?
This is my first car, and after 3 weeks of having it, a BMW 4x4 driver with bull bar hit me in the front left of the car, causing around $3500 damage, but after that hit I learned how 'Tank' and strong this thing really is, and why they were called the "Panzers"
The car is very comfortable; though it's a small model, it still irons out the bumps on the road. The car can go fast - the button under the accelerator will bring the car from 0-60 KM in around 5 seconds.
I am absolutely convinced that this car will go to the end of the world if it's looked after.
This car is a brilliant 1st, 2nd, 3rd, any car. It's strong, very reliable, will never let you down, lives by the saying "never say die" and will protect you from the idiots in 4x4's who shouldn't be allowed to have drivers license.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1984 |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 fuel injected Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 235000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 244000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 25th March, 2009 |