1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 2.6 from North America - Comments

I bought my 1989 190e in 1989 and kept it until about 2002 when I gave it to my son so that my teenage granddaughter could drive it.

She never did and now after 7 years my son gave it back to me. At first I was a bit hesitant as it needed a lot of work and the last thing I needed was a third car.

But, since I always loved it I took it back, put about $1400 in it and it runs great. I love this car and drive it whenever I can.

I wish I could find out more about it and do some of my own work although I am in my seventies. I have tried to find a repair manual but have not had much luck.

Any help would be appreciated.

Joe.

Hey, ya'll, I'm looking at a 1989 E190, 2.6, but it needs an alternator. Can anyone tell me how hard this is and what will it cost? Also, what's with this MB starting in 2nd gear?

Thanks for any input you can give. p.s. is 700 bucks too much to give?