1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 D from Germany - Comments

31st Jan 2003, 17:52

"It's kind of a couch on wheels"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Just some small problems I could solve with a screwdriver. e.g. the back lights didn't work properly.

Once I've had a strange noise that just disappeared a few days later. It came from the belt in front of the engine, so I didn't care much about it.

General comments?

The car isn't very strong. Just around 75PS out of 2.0l diesel. That could be better, but when you're not in a hurry, it is enough. I went 170 km/h, specified value for maximum speed is 160.

It's very economic, when I go 120 on the highway, I need less than 6l on 100km.

And this car is incredibly comfortable. The seats are great, even after 17 years, the handling is smooth, but nevertheless feels safe.

Just a 5th gear would be nice, so I could go faster without wasting fuel.

After all, I think my next car will be a Mercedes again, I hope the newer models also feel that good and comfortable and smooth.


4th May 2004, 18:37

I have a 2.2L 1985 190D and it gets about 41mpg doing about 55mph. When it comes to pickup most of the time it's very fast, but sometimes it's very slow like it won't move. I do not understand it because the engine and transmission is in perfect condition. It's funny how this car is supposed to be slow, yet I can outrun everyone when the light turns green.


20th Feb 2007, 21:52

Hi I have a Mercedes 1986 190d. It's had the transmission rebuilt.

It's so slow in Florida. We don't have many hills. For the first 20 miles it will get up to 80, but after that it won't get past 50 miles per hour.

Can anyone help me? It has 289000 miles on it.

msks5891@tampabay.rr.com

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