Simviation Forum - Mercedes Benz 190

Jan 5^th, 2007 at 12:03pm

Sir Crashalot Ex Member

Hello fellow SimV members,

I am currently looking for a car to replace my old Ford Sierra 2.0 GLX. I got interested in a Mercedes Benz 190 1.8 E build in 1991. Petrol engine, not diesel, 4 speed gear box. Anybody have experiences with this type of car? Are there known problems? The car has done almost 200.000 km but has no problems with rust and looks very good.

Thanks in advance,

Crash Wink

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Reply #1 - Jan 5^th, 2007 at 1:13pm

Heretic Ex Member

Hundred thousands of Germans (most of turkish origin) can't be wrong. Wink

Honestly, go for one of them. They're said to be nearly indestructible (if properly maintained).

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Reply #2 - Jan 6^th, 2007 at 6:07am

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Reply #3 - Jan 6^th, 2007 at 6:15am

Sir Crashalot Ex Member

Thanks for the replies. I was already half convinced to buy one since I saw a lot of them (and the old 200 model) driving around in Africa. Most of them are ready for demolition yet they keep on going. So a MB 190 it will be then.

Crash Wink

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Reply #4 - Jan 6^th, 2007 at 2:11pm

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My uncle said that the 190 was the best sedan he had driven so far. He really regretted selling it for a BMW 320i Coupé which broke down quite often.
Anyways, he now drives a 1986 Porsche 911 and is a happy as he could be.

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Reply #5 - Jan 6^th, 2007 at 3:08pm

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Ultieme Turkenbak... gaat niet stuk (translation: see post by Heretic)

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Reply #6 - Jan 6^th, 2007 at 3:38pm

Sir Crashalot Ex Member

LOL Ivan. Translation of his comment: Ultimate Turkish People Car. You're right, a lot of Turkish people drive it. But I don't care, I'm just looking for a good car.

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Reply #7 - Jan 6^th, 2007 at 6:37pm