Mercedes-Benz 190 Series 190 2.0 4d (1988/E) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Worth about £600. Less than I paid for it (I paid £620).
Costs
Then spent the same again to keep it going!
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On the road
Driving
Good chassis, vague gears, remote steering.
Performance
Bit noisy, but pulls ok. Bit thirsty.
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Living with it
Reliability
Car looks and feels like a forty year old Skoda. Buy duct tape!
Image
Alloyed and spoilered, looked the part.
Comfort
Surgical removal of broken seat springs is expensive.
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Security and Service
Security
Been parked in the street, keys in, for two months. Still no luck.
Service
Parts are surprisingly inexpensive.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Timing chain, belt tensioner, exhaust manifold, etc.
Other
Interior shockingly poor quality materials all over.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes