1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 E from North America - Comments

17th Aug 2002, 22:17

"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.


12th Dec 2008, 18:35

That's awesome to hear that it's a good car. I am 19 years old and currently looking for an inexpensive 1st car, and am looking at an 86 190e with 274,000kms, and also an 88 190e with 120,000kms on them. Both are 2.3 litre engines. I was just wondering how much insurance would be for one of these? I have been driving for 3 yrs and have a clean record with no accidents or speeding tickets. Thanks.

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