Question for you W201 owners out there:

How transferable and helpful is the Haynes UK 190E book for US models? Aside from the misplaced steering wheel, misspelling of 'color' and the mispronunciation of 'schedule', is this book good for an American owner?

I've got a '93 2.3, and my '84-'88 Haynes 63015 book is all greased up and falling apart. It being a UK release I can't see it at Barnes and Noble to decide for myself.

Here's one of many links for it:

http://www.classicgarage.com/mebe191919ha.html


Thanks for your opinions.
mike
'93 190e 2.3

Don't know, but the US version is widely available in the SoCal area, for about $14.

Steve

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'91 MB 190E 2.3
'08 RAV4 Ltd 3.5
'83 Lazy Daze m'home 5.7

The '84-'88 book is widely available, yes.

I'm wondering if the '83-'93 UK book beats a '84-'88 US book, from a '93 US owner's perspective.

buy the UK version- it'll teach y'all how to spell properly

On a more serious note, I think if you have the '93 then the one that cover that year will probably be more useful, as there maybe be updates, etc that aren't covered in the earlier version. The UK ones are also hardback, if you like a sturdier book.

you can get them directly form Haynes' website, that's where I got my W124 book. Apart from some things in the engine compartment being reversed and the wheel on the correct side, everything's pretty much the same.

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1993 320TE M104
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1983 230E W123 M102
1994 E300D S124 OM606 (x2)
1967 250SE W108 M129
1972 280se 3.5 W108 M116
1980 280SE W116 M110
1980 350SE W116 M116
1992 300E W124 M103
1994 E280 W124 M104
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by mikeohart
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Aside from the misplaced steering wheel, misspelling of 'color' and the mispronunciation of 'schedule', is this book good for an American owner?

Just got mine. Had a really good laugh at the language used.
1. Prisle, means to pry!
2. Gaiters, means rubberboots over CV joints.
3. Boots & bonnets, we know all about them.
It does have decent pictures, which comes in handy, when you don't understand the language.

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2007 C 230 Sport.

There were some significant changes for the '89 model year, and I doubt if either will prove satisfactory when futzing with the ICV, for instance. I have a Bosch SAE pub on the KE FI and other things electrical, which is pretty hard to beat when diagnosing problems.

Steve

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'91 MB 190E 2.3
'08 RAV4 Ltd 3.5
'83 Lazy Daze m'home 5.7

The "new" Haynes for the W201 also covers the 2.6L M103 motor, so that's an improvement. Whether your in Lancaster in the UK, Lancaster, PA, Lancaster, CA, etc. the book is a good reference for W201 owners, but don't you wish they would tackle the tough stuff, like the sunroof, instead of admonishing "Consult a service professional."

Thanks for the responses; I'll make the investment.

Mike

I went to 2 libraries and tried several books. Also the mitchell database for technicians. This haynes UK version has data the others do not. Specifically , the parameters for ECT sensor(coolant sensor). and ignition data for tsz vs. ezl systems. Also 2.3 MT clutch info as well as driveshaft pics to help where language and familiarity was a problem. The US version leaves info out and is frustrating but it has its own merits as well. Especially how wiring of systems relate or share space. A newbie needs both. They are free to read. I just had to borrow a copy from back east and wait for inter library loan. After seven books, i would buy these two haynes first. The car sat for years with every owner its had because the data is hard to find and bad copies were made. Illegible star tek sheets and expensive cd roms kept this car off the road. Unnecessary vacuum lines were leaking. The UK book had pics!!!

Since our 201 is a euro model- I got both...