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HELP !! Info on 1992 190E
Thinking on buying a 1992 190E, 140k, for $3900. Looka nice and I don't see/hear any problems but I'm not at all familiar with this model. Anyone with an opinion good or bad would much be appreciated,
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I have a '92 190E (2.3/4cyl) with 145K miles. I bought it a year ago, and absolutely love it. Did you have any specific questions?
Jeff Pierce
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Jeff Pierce Current Vehicles: '92 Mercedes 190E/2.3 (247K miles/my daily driver) '93 Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon (263K miles/a family truckster with spunk) '99 Kawasaki Concours Gravely 8120 Previous Vehicles: '85 Jeep CJ-7 w/ Fisher plow (226K miles)'93 Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon '53 Willys-Overland Pickup '85 Honda 750F Interceptor '93 Nissan Quest '89 Toyota Camry Wagon '89 Dodge Raider '81 Honda CB 750F Super Sport '88 Toyota Celica '95 Toyota Tacoma '74 Honda CB 550F |
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That's certainly a good price for a 92
190 with that mileage. I 've had my 190 for about a year and am very pleased with it. But before you buy I'd have your mechanic check these things: 1) transmission. ATs on these 190s often shift roughly when cold. Some say that's normal but check this when you test drive (and test drive the car COLD, not when it's warmed up) 2) cold starts. These 190s often have trouble starting cold. Mine did and I had to have the throttle switch replaced. Again, test the car COLD. 3) timing chain. These have a habit of wearing out on 190s and are expensive to replace. Your mechanic will have to pull off the cover to check this. 4) look very closely for even the smallest rust spots. Bodywork is more expensive than mechanical repairs, unless you don't mind a car with rust. 5) Test drive the car with the windows down so you can hear every noise and rattle. |
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DON'T fool yourself . . .
PAY to have an EXPERIENCED MB TECH look at it . . . It's BETTER to PAY to have it inspected and CONDEMNED than NOT have it inspected and BUY a POS that's a TOTAL LOSS . . . |
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190E's: 2.5-16v 1990 90,000m Astral Silver 2.0E 8v 1986 107,000m Black 2nd owner http://www.maylane.demon.co.uk/190esmall.jpghttp://www.maylane.demon.co.uk/190esmall2.jpg |
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The A/C system on the 190E (W201) is not the best MB has done. Leaks and underengineered compressors are to blame.
The valve seals on the M102 (2.3, 8 valve) are "usual suspects" of oil consumption. There have been reports of the heater cores, located in the interior console, leaking and failing, sometimes resulting in burns to the driver. The cruise control amplifier suffers from the same bad solder joints as the other MB's of this era. Gas milage is not that great by todays standards. Average is about 22-25 mpg. The tank holds 14, but the low fuel light usually comes on after 13 gal. Being lighter than most MB's and narrower in width, the 190E is fun to drive. Probably one of the more "tossable" sedans that MB made. |
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