190E 1989 137k - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

tobybul · #1 06-06-2006, 12:59 PM

Not sure if this is the place for this so i apologize in adv.

Considering getting this car. Can you tll me what to check/look out for?

sixto · #2 06-06-2006, 02:35 PM

2.3 or 2.6?

Sixto

tobybul · #3 06-06-2006, 03:22 PM

I will know more today. Is there an issue with either one?

#4 06-06-2006, 08:45 PM

I got one...I love 'Eleanor' to death. To make a long story short it is just like buying any car with "charisma", check EVERYTHING, because they (all MBZ's) can be costly to maintain (believe me on that one); remember as in all older model vehicles (not necessarily this model), sometimes the parts can be very hard to find or must be special ordered. Ask some of the people around here in the forum, they will lead you good. Other than that, my experience is that it is a very enjoyable car and a reliable one to boot. If you do decide to buy, then enjoy. Toodles!

tobybul · #5 06-06-2006, 11:26 PM

I understand what u mean. I actually just got an 85 300D thats in fairly good shape with just under 100k. Being in Michigan, its got some rust spots and I have been slowly working on making it look nicer. I am thinking about getting a small sandblaster to touch up these spots. Sice you mentioned you guys restore cars, do you use a sandblaster? Is it a good tool for removing oxidation?

tobybul · #6 06-09-2006, 11:24 AM

The 89 190E 2.6 ran fine (just drove around block - not insured). Some things I noticed:

- choke may be sticky cuz when I press gas on idle it stays revved-up. it revs down when I put it in gear. seems to shift ok. should drive it on hiway.
-mostly cosmetic under hood (foam insulation in hood seemed eaten up here and there - I think by rodent. rodent nest was in engine compartment) car sat for 3 mos outdoors. didnt seem to have damaged wires (from rodent)
- ac doesnt work.

Bhoy, that engine sure takes up most of comartment.

Owner says its in good running order. 122k miles. Anything else to check on?