1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 E review from North America
"This car is built like a tank!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My head gasket blew at 35,000 miles (car was five years old). Mercedes paid half the cost of replacement.
I needed a new radiator at 55,000 miles when the car was seven years old.
I needed new valve seals at 64,000 miles when the car was nine years old.
I needed a new right rear window motor at 65,200 miles when the car was nine years old.
The seat belt has worn the seam of the MB-TEX on the driver's seat.
General comments?
This car is built to last. Although I have had to put money into maintaining it, it runs like new. The car is solid and there is not a rattle in it after close to ten years of mainly urban driving.
I feel confident on the road with this car. It is stable and secure. On the highway, the car feels like it can run forever.
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| I only drive it because I can't afford a different car |
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| One of the best cars ever.. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 four cylinder gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 169 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65225 miles |
| Date of Entry | 1st June, 2001 |