Mercedes-Benz 190 Series (1983 - 1993) 190E 2.0 4d (1992/K) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I'm not worried about image but I like decent quality.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Most find it interesting as it's an older car.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, but an auto next time.
What are you likely to buy next?
Possibly a 4x4 as our weather gets worse every year.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£451
When did you buy the car?
May 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
I bought it off ebay from a nice guy that had owned it for 14 years but never thought to put a reserve on it. Hence a virtually immaculate and loved car for no money
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I wanted a mid sized 4 door German saloon for comfy reliable commuting
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
In truth not that great. Lovely ride and general good quality let down by typical Mercedes tractor-like manual gear train (why are 80's/90's Merc manual gearboxes so lousy?!)
What's it like to park?
Easy, due to the super tight steering lock
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nope
What's most practical about your car?
4 doors and a reasonable boot
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The manual sliding sunroof. One simple twist & turn T Bar. No cables or motors.
