1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 E review from North America
"Great performing bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
-Small leak of oil that I don't know where from.
-The air conditioning doesn't hold a charge for more than a week (need new hoses).
-Master cylinder finally went around 150000 miles.
-Bottom of the front doors are rusted out badly and starting so show very little on the front passanger door.
+I have changed the rest just because I wanted to.
-Added a cold air induction kit from a 2002 Ford Focus with K&N filter (custom lathing needed to fit).
-Newer shocks because the old ones were too stiff.
-Changed wood interior to brushed aluminum. (custom milled)
-Newer AMG high chrome 15" Rims.
General comments?
This is a great kid car. With me being only 16 Years old I can say that its not a very expensive car.
It is a great performing car, but still not big enough to attract attention from the cops.
Very modern looking car.
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| Overall the 190E 2.3 is an inexpensive, yet reliable and entertaining vehicle |
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| 300,000 miles and still going strong |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 156000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 17th August, 2002 |