I bought the same last saturday ( same colour same engine 2.0 , from 1989) 110000 km, 2500 euros. The steering wheel is big and low which can be a pain for tall people; the steering is heavy and the car sits low compared to modern sedans. The history of the car is unsure but the car is very comfortable. It's a shame petrol is so expensive in France ( 80% tax) because it s a good car for cruising and is very stable at 150 km/h.
I've been driving a 1992 190E 2.0 automatic for about 6.5 years now. Nothing much has gone wrong with it except for a leaky water pump, thermostat, 2 ball joints and a hole in the (still original) exhaust. All of it pretty cheap to fix. Why spend €10.000's for a new car when you can drive such a dignified, well built, classic car for a mere €1500 with no depreciation and a few €100's/year maintenance & insurance costs?
A friend of mine had a company car Merc 190E bought for him new around 1994, it was manual and had wind up windows and as such was a basic as you could get, but it was a Merc and drove beautifully!
I love this car. I got a 1992 190E in white. 2L engine with automatic transmission (my frist auto after 10+ years of driving). I got it for £4k with only 60k miles on the clock, and now it's at 67K after a year of owning it. That was from a garage, and even had a 3 month warranty on it. A few things went wrong, but they honoured their guarantee and fixed everything. Even went above and beyone to provide me with a temporary car dropped off to my work place. I wouldn't change it for anything in the world. It's quiet, smooth, reliable, looks good, comfortable. It catches peoples eye too. I frequently get compliments for it. It's nice... Being able to look out at a car park, and your favorite car is already the one you own. It's a no nonsense car... It gets the job done without a fuss, and everything is well built. It's like a time capsule... To a time when things were proper and good. no blinding LED lights, or stupid digital displays. No annoying push buttons - Everything's a clunky, robust switch.
I had a beautiful 2.0 auto in black with full black leather seating and the full electric pack with a/c, a top of the range choice. I bought it when it was ten years old for £3000.00 with just 11000 miles on the clock from a lady doctor who had only driven it from her home to the surgery (true story). The first time I took on the motorway and drove 100 odd miles at 90mph there was like steam/smoke coming off the underside. I pulled in at a service station and got an AA guy to look at it, he said it had never been driven over 30mph and was literally just burning off the factory oil coat on the underside. I drove that car for 10 years every day and it never once let me down and had so few issues I can't remember what they were. All you had to do was service once a year and do oil changes. It had awesome Mercedes alloys and every bit of it was intact including the medical kit. I eventually sold it to a guy who was a camera man on Top Gear and until I moved abroad ten years ago I still saw it occasionally in London and kicked myself for selling it - I sold it for £3000.00, I had ten years of great driving and got every penny of my money back. I still miss that car.
My son and I share a 190E 1.8L manual and we both love it, so it gets our vote. I see some people comment on the expense of owning a Mercedes but this is incorrect when you can work on them easily yourself and use second-hand parts, especially at self service wrecking yards when items are priced the same as any other make. They are reliable and safe.
I bought a 2000 Mercades CLK 230 Kompresser convertible for £500. Its in a lovely dark red and has a nice beige interior. The only thing wrong with it is a tiny bit of bubbling on the wheel arch. It's a top scec Avantgarde model and it's quite well speed. Front and rear parking sensors, 2 stage heated perferated leather seats, wood trim, remote locking, fully 1 touch auto electric windows, electric retractable roof. I mean it's not as well equipped as the modern cars I own but still weel equipped. I bought it 2 months ago with 80,000 miles and it now has 81,000 miles on it so spent a good 1000 miles with the car
1000€-2500€ gets you either the 1.8 petrol, 2.0 petrol, or the 2.0 non-turbo diesel ... The 2.5 turbo diesel is 5k+, and the Evo can get to 200k € easily...
Hello, can someone tell me is this a good car for a college student..Is it reliable? ...Im an engineering student so I could learn to maintain it myself and im good at fixing stuff...will this be a trustworthy option?
It's a good car. But please treat it with the love and respect it deserves. I know this makes me sound old, but they simply don't make cars like this anymore. Once it's gone, it's gone kind of deal. Don't take it racing, or show off in it. Don't speed around corners or generally act like an idiot in it. When you crash one of these cars, you're hurting every car lover out there.
Right on! I'm in my late 30s and when this car was at its popularity peak in the early 90s, I couldn't afford it. Somehow the years have gone by but I haven't lost the desire to own one. Been looking for one as a 2nd car... It's gonna taste sweeter now I think :)
Lots of things we wanted when we were kids or young adults but couldn't afford now became available for a fraction of their original price. Good things do come to those who wait indeed, and now we value them even more as we see the difference between them and modern cheap crap they keep on churning out.
I have my Mercedes 190 2.0 Carburetor for a year now and my only problem is the 15MPG /15L/100KM that I get from a civilized driving. Other than that it was worth every cent
I loved my 2.0 L 190E. Delicious to drive and be in. Real presence, but a money pit unfortunately. Even the C class replacement doesn't have the same gravitas years later.
Thanks! I think that you should do Nissan Primera and Mercedes benz s class from 2006. I have done a lot of comments regarding this but they are awesome cars for their price.
@auto trader, nice vid, but not much info. Im thinking to buy 1.8 petrol 90-93, maybe you or someone else could tell me what can go wrong and what i should check when buying? I really like this car, but its pretty old1 ;)
£1000 ? NO MOT NO SILLS OR JACKING POINTS Then yes a grand to buy , 3 to £7000 for a nice 2.0 ......... A Cosworth just sold on ebay for 55k omg .....BUY AN SLK230 vey soon or they end up over 10k this year for a nice one ! Slks are next to jump up in price , 190 will hit mega money by 2021 .....
i don't get it - talk of the Evos and Cosworths, no mention of what you'll actually get for your £1000. Big bills, horrific labour rates, piss-poor fuel economy, slow.
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Great idea for this series, but this 'vintage filter' is terrible
I bought the same last saturday ( same colour same engine 2.0 , from 1989) 110000 km, 2500 euros. The steering wheel is big and low which can be a pain for tall people; the steering is heavy and the car sits low compared to modern sedans. The history of the car is unsure but the car is very comfortable. It's a shame petrol is so expensive in France ( 80% tax) because it s a good car for cruising and is very stable at 150 km/h.
I've been driving a 1992 190E 2.0 automatic for about 6.5 years now. Nothing much has gone wrong with it except for a leaky water pump, thermostat, 2 ball joints and a hole in the (still original) exhaust. All of it pretty cheap to fix. Why spend €10.000's for a new car when you can drive such a dignified, well built, classic car for a mere €1500 with no depreciation and a few €100's/year maintenance & insurance costs?
Is it still going strong ?
Looking at a 1.8 5 speed manual,
I am guessing even cheaper than auto to fix.. opinions?
Sadiq Khan or whatever that moron's name is thinks otherwise. They want us to kill off all our classic cars with their idiotic zero carbon agenda.
I love the design of it better than modern Mercedes, especially the wheels and back
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I owned 1985 190e. Daily driven. No problem. I love my 190e!
I checked the MOT history of this car with vehicle smart and its still going strong with 206,000 miles
I love them..Currently got 190e. ..mint after 26 years on the road.
A friend of mine had a company car Merc 190E bought for him new around 1994, it was manual and had wind up windows and as such was a basic as you could get, but it was a Merc and drove beautifully!
I love this car. I got a 1992 190E in white. 2L engine with automatic transmission (my frist auto after 10+ years of driving).
I got it for £4k with only 60k miles on the clock, and now it's at 67K after a year of owning it. That was from a garage, and even had a 3 month warranty on it. A few things went wrong, but they honoured their guarantee and fixed everything. Even went above and beyone to provide me with a temporary car dropped off to my work place.
I wouldn't change it for anything in the world. It's quiet, smooth, reliable, looks good, comfortable. It catches peoples eye too. I frequently get compliments for it.
It's nice... Being able to look out at a car park, and your favorite car is already the one you own.
It's a no nonsense car... It gets the job done without a fuss, and everything is well built.
It's like a time capsule... To a time when things were proper and good.
no blinding LED lights, or stupid digital displays. No annoying push buttons - Everything's a clunky, robust switch.
I had a beautiful 2.0 auto in black with full black leather seating and the full electric pack with a/c, a top of the range choice. I bought it when it was ten years old for £3000.00 with just 11000 miles on the clock from a lady doctor who had only driven it from her home to the surgery (true story). The first time I took on the motorway and drove 100 odd miles at 90mph there was like steam/smoke coming off the underside. I pulled in at a service station and got an AA guy to look at it, he said it had never been driven over 30mph and was literally just burning off the factory oil coat on the underside. I drove that car for 10 years every day and it never once let me down and had so few issues I can't remember what they were. All you had to do was service once a year and do oil changes. It had awesome Mercedes alloys and every bit of it was intact including the medical kit. I eventually sold it to a guy who was a camera man on Top Gear and until I moved abroad ten years ago I still saw it occasionally in London and kicked myself for selling it - I sold it for £3000.00, I had ten years of great driving and got every penny of my money back. I still miss that car.
I own one & love every bit of it... Here I say, the best car I've ever bought!!!
I have been driving my 190D consistanly since 1987. Rebuilt gearbox, but nothing else major. Love it
michael joiner the 2.0 litre? Is it reasonable on diesel?
Do you mean economical to run? I pretty consistently get 34 MPG in the city about 38+ on the highway. It is a 2.2 litre, as sold here in the US
Cheers
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anyone wanting to own a classic car on a budget but get a bargain into the er bargain, well this is it and the 190E gets my vote.
My son and I share a 190E 1.8L manual and we both love it, so it gets our vote. I see some people comment on the expense of owning a Mercedes but this is incorrect when you can work on them easily yourself and use second-hand parts, especially at self service wrecking yards when items are priced the same as any other make. They are reliable and safe.
Struggle to get a nice one for a grand now! They are rising nicely...
I bought a 2000 Mercades CLK 230 Kompresser convertible for £500. Its in a lovely dark red and has a nice beige interior. The only thing wrong with it is a tiny bit of bubbling on the wheel arch. It's a top scec Avantgarde model and it's quite well speed. Front and rear parking sensors, 2 stage heated perferated leather seats, wood trim, remote locking, fully 1 touch auto electric windows, electric retractable roof. I mean it's not as well equipped as the modern cars I own but still weel equipped. I bought it 2 months ago with 80,000 miles and it now has 81,000 miles on it so spent a good 1000 miles with the car
Had a red 190e back in '03, LDZ 1531 where are you, fond memories of this classic Merc, build quality went awry after this solid motor.
1000€-2500€ gets you either the 1.8 petrol, 2.0 petrol, or the 2.0 non-turbo diesel ... The 2.5 turbo diesel is 5k+, and the Evo can get to 200k € easily...
Hello, can someone tell me is this a good car for a college student..Is it reliable? ...Im an engineering student so I could learn to maintain it myself and im good at fixing stuff...will this be a trustworthy option?
You've probably graduated by now but for me it's great in college. I pay under €10 on road tax per month and nothing ever breaks on it.
It's a good car. But please treat it with the love and respect it deserves.
I know this makes me sound old, but they simply don't make cars like this anymore. Once it's gone, it's gone kind of deal.
Don't take it racing, or show off in it. Don't speed around corners or generally act like an idiot in it.
When you crash one of these cars, you're hurting every car lover out there.
I love this lil Benz even in stock
Right on! I'm in my late 30s and when this car was at its popularity peak in the early 90s, I couldn't afford it. Somehow the years have gone by but I haven't lost the desire to own one. Been looking for one as a 2nd car... It's gonna taste sweeter now I think :)
Did you eventually buy one ?
@@ianmitchell9102 yes I did. 2.6 light blue with ash interior. A gem 👌🏻
@@henrymoreira7898 sounds lovely, congratulations 🙏🏻
Lots of things we wanted when we were kids or young adults but couldn't afford now became available for a fraction of their original price. Good things do come to those who wait indeed, and now we value them even more as we see the difference between them and modern cheap crap they keep on churning out.
Fantastic car, nothing has been built to the same standard since.
LS430...
Mercedes has my vote, I have a 190e 2.3 16valve manual… woohoo!
I have four 190e s . Great cars. Rog brown Pacific sunset records
I have my Mercedes 190 2.0 Carburetor for a year now and my only problem is the 15MPG /15L/100KM that I get from a civilized driving. Other than that it was worth every cent
is it easy to maintain
I loved my 2.0 L 190E. Delicious to drive and be in. Real presence, but a money pit unfortunately. Even the C class replacement doesn't have the same gravitas years later.
Wow it’s 2022 and this vid is a distant memory as far as values are concerned !
I own an w124, w211 and I'm ready to buy an w201 1.8 automatic.
thank you for adding my comment in your used car winner video
+The General Channel No problem!
Thanks! I think that you should do Nissan Primera and Mercedes benz s class from 2006. I have done a lot of comments regarding this but they are awesome cars for their price.
The General Channel We won't be doing a 'used car heroes' for a while but will bear these cars in mind for next time.
ok
I owned one 12 years ago and damn I so miss that car :(
@auto trader, nice vid, but not much info. Im thinking to buy 1.8 petrol 90-93, maybe you or someone else could tell me what can go wrong and what i should check when buying? I really like this car, but its pretty old1 ;)
Hi there, hopefully this video will give you a bit more information about the 190E: ruclips.net/video/wtPBbwSgjL8/видео.html
Thank You! :)
No problem! Did you find it useful?
i still run withe a 190D 2.5 best car of all time
Love these
£1000 ? NO MOT NO SILLS OR JACKING POINTS Then yes a grand to buy , 3 to £7000 for a nice 2.0 ......... A Cosworth just sold on ebay for 55k omg .....BUY AN SLK230 vey soon or they end up over 10k this year for a nice one ! Slks are next to jump up in price , 190 will hit mega money by 2021 .....
just bought a 190E 2.6 liter with the in-line 6 cylinder
@@DannyWohl Nice engine ! There £7500 up now aswel !
Good luck finding a good one for less than 2500 euros.
How about golf mk2?
Hate the filter. Reminds me of the crappy TV's we had back then.
I just bought one today
How did you get on with it?
I still drive mine
Almost unwatchable with that awful sepia low contrast filter - why?
Good luck picking one up for under a grand now… maybe a shell from the scrappy
Has my Vote :)
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Sooooooo comfotable
Do 190s have air-conditioning?
+Leuff Hi Leuff, the answer is both, some do and some don't. It would depend on the age and 'trim level'.
Auto Trader
Thanks guys!
Could I have the sooo unhistoric 2014 C Class for the same price instead? >=)))
Best engine is 2.3 16 v or 2.6
Is it me or is there a filter over this video?
+Jsah11 Yes, there is a filter. We were trying it out but it seems not to be very popular!
+Auto Trader we want HD lovelyness
nice
Under 1000😭wish i was born a few years before
i own one
Under £1000.
Fast forward to today... 🤔
Can find one under 5k
190 Мерс
boohoo I want mine back :-(
i don't get it - talk of the Evos and Cosworths, no mention of what you'll actually get for your £1000. Big bills, horrific labour rates, piss-poor fuel economy, slow.
these car is NO as fast as there ferari :-P
This is dumb no1 would buy that ever £1000 family car = octavia vrs surely
James Sheehy i would