i have a 1985 190e only because i got it real cheap, (97.00 dollars) threw a head gasket on it and have driving it for the past year. I have done very little to the car other than adding 17 inch enkie wheels and tires. it has 185000 miles on it now and still runs great. i like the 190 for both drivability and reliability. don't know if I would buy a different model, sure could not find another deal like i got on this one, as for the wheel and tire swap, i was told i would not like the ride quality with the low profile tires but have not noticed much of a change other than it really sticks to the road now( i have pushed the limits of the tire a few times) over all i really like the car and it has been a good daily driver. this just my opinion so take it as you will.
joe