ya, speaking from experience,

i have both a 16 valve and an SDL. both are great to drive, but for different reasons.

the SDL is for long drives and chauffeuring around your friends. and it gets great gas mileage even though mine runs a little rough.

the 190 on the other hand, is the sports car. tossing that little car around is great fun. and has excellent road holding for its type of car. i wan't to get it tested to see how many lateral G's i can pull

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Current
2006 E320 CDI, 57K bought at 67K "Liesl"
1986 190E 2.3-16, 198K bought at 56K "Brigitta"
1987 300TD (Chuggin Along), 292K "Friedrich"
1995 E320 Wagon, 200K "Louisa"

Past
1987 300SDL, (sold) 125K, bought for 1$ "Kurt"