I need 190e purchase advice

[Nancy Curtis]

I'm thinking of purchasing a 190e 2.6. I've narrowed the choices down to a couple in my area, and now need to know: would a
1989 w/ rebuilt engine and transmission for $2900 be a better choice than a 1990 w/ 150k miles for $3995? Both vehicles appear to be similar in appearance. I will be driving about 10k miles per year, and expect to keep this car for two years.

I am aware that this model has head gasket and oil leak problems, and that's why the rebuilt engine was appealing. I will have a mechanic look at the cars before I buy. I am NOT particularly mechanically inclined, though I subscribe to the philosophy of "good gas" and regular oil changes.

Thanks for your assistance.
Nancy

Personally, I'm partial to the 80's 190. My engine and transmission were rebuilt and it drived like a dream til I wrecked it about a month ago. My car had 115k when I bought it, and about 176k when it was wrecked, with the regular oil changes, "good gas", and some TLC, my 190 was the best car I've ever had

[sixto]

Which has more complete records?

Sixto
95 S420
91 300SE
87 300SDL
83 300SD

[haasman]

sixto is right.

Let the records convince you. Which car had had more TLC.

Haasman