OF course with a almost 20 year old car....a good pre-purchase inspection is a good idea.

The normal mileage for a late 2.3 was 20-22 city & 24-25 highway.

I am 6ft 2in & have had 4 190E's.

Belt tensioner & motor mounts were weak points. But almost all MB's had those same weak points.

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