Mercedes-Benz 190 Saloon (1983-)
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cost me less than a grand and still works beautifully.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not bad. Had no major problems in over a year. Dealers can be horrendously expensive, look for breakers/salvage for parts.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Nice and smooth, almost silent in first gear.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice acceration and speed. Feels slightly underpowered 0-60mph.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never let me down to date.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Can depend on colour and bodykit, but still looks like one of the best cars on the road.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice for a car its age.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Had a thatcham 1 alarm fitted - just in case, but no problems.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None as yet. May have slight oil leak.

    Other

    Look for breakers/salvage yards/ebay for spares, Mercedes quoted me £150+vat for a drivers side mirror unit!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes