1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 review from North America
"Very classy, all my friends are jealous"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water Pump died.
Front driver's side mirror motor failure.
Interior is kind of coming apart around the windows. (Most of these due to age, and previous owner.)
Other than that, everything is great.
General comments?
This is my first car, (me being a teenager) and this Mercedes is my dream car. For it's age, it is in awesome condition, and is very quick off the line, offering unmatchable reliability. My dad has a new Audi, and it has already had three times as many problems than my old Benz.
One thing to consider when owning one of these, you must upgrade the headlights to European, the American ones are extremely hideous. Also consider upgrading the wheels to a larger size, maybe add a spoiler, sound system, etc. (Eh, I'm a teen, what'd you expect).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 92000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 102000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th July, 2004 |