Originally Posted by helpplease

Okay let me first say this is all my fault, I bought a 1989 190E recently and thought I had everything that the car would need to have done figured out oohhh man ohhh man was I wrong. This car needs everything redone, even with new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, oil change, rad flush, new thermostat, trans fluid change, new exhaust (from the cats back), and new tires, it still needs brakes and still runs like crap. The lesson here is only buy MB diesels!!!!!

Originally Posted by TylerH860

That all just sounds like deferred maintenance to me. Most of those items on your list would still be needed if the car was a diesel.


How much did you pay for this peach? I would suggest selling before spending a bundle on a car that's not worth it, unless its in otherwise excellent condition. Then find another one with some records, so you're not left holding the bag from a previous neglectful owner.