1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 review from North America
"Best value overall for the money I spent"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Belt tensioner was replaced. Flex disc on drive axle replaced. Power steering unit leaks, but still works well. Electrical system sometimes acts up. (wipers and radio turn on by them selves with the car off) Seems to shift harder than other models.
General comments?
Lack of power.
Very comfortable for a tall person.
Handles well.
Hard to find parts.
The southern sun has worn out the paint on the hood, roof and trunk only.
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| 300,000 miles and still going strong |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1985 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1985 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 432875 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz SL |
| Date of Entry | 3rd December, 2004 |