1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 E review from United Arab Emirates
"Great value for money!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Never had major problems (the car is a Japanese spec and I may be the 3rd or 4th owner). Only problems I had was with the fuel consumption, but now, that too has improved after I gave it a new set of injectors. Brakes! Big mistake of replacing the discs with German Duplicates!!!
General comments?
Power: OK for such a heavy car. Cannot expect more from a 2.0 liter.
Transmission shifts like hot knife in butter, however I really hate the fact that the version I have is permanently set to ECONOMY mode!
Electrics: Have to keep a close eye. The Air-Con fuses have burnt many times over!
Exhaust Test: Passes it without the catalytic converter. Cops amazed that a 1989 year model just emitting 0.39% by volume without a cat con!
Safety: Now I Do not need a Body Guard!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 102 (2.0) Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 149000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 170000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda 323 |
| Date of Entry | 6th October, 2005 |