Mercedes 190E 2.5-16 Cosworth

[Colesy]

Not much to add that hasn't been said. They rust and they're not quick by modern standards. They are cool a hell though and lovely to drive (have driven a few but never owned one). When they came into my garage it was almost always for hydraulic suspension leaks.

check for rust. and then check for rust, did i mention rust? lol front footwells, sills, arches etc a mate had 1 in his bodyshop recently, looked beautiful until the bodykit was removed.. yikes

Cheers for the pointers.

If you read all of this thread below and still want to buy one, well at least you'll know what you're up for.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=113980&highlight=merc+190e+evo+restoration

That is a bit of a mess.


I think I'll have a look at it, if the rust, mileage and service history is good then I might have to "invest". I had a quick look at it on the side of the road, but am yet to speak to the seller, have spoken to his dad though! It's an MOT fail (handbrake - September) priced at £3900. So could be a good buy.

[macspring]

priced at £3,900. So could be a good buy.

Cheapest to buy at the outset is generally not the cheapest in the long run.

You'll want to ensure it is not a money pit. Why are they selling it ? Why are they pitching it at the price they are ?

I obviously presume they know what they have, and would ask what do they know about it that is making them pitch it at the price they are pitching it at.

Not in any way trying to be awkward, just looking to give a word of caution, so that the head over rules the heart. BTDT in the past.

The green UrS6 Avant for sale on here could be less of a risk.

Best wishes.

[macspring]

There is a choice of 500E "Hammer" cars for sale in Dublin at the moment.

[Cottis]

The look very cool, too slow now though. A chipped S2 can hold its own with normal stuff, but 200bhp does not really cut it now with that weight.

944 turbo has much more potential, but heading up in price.

How about a poverty spec 944, and swap a chipped AAN into it

Ha ha, not into a welfare 944. It would have to be the late edition 944 Turbo. I know these cars will keep heading up in price, so although it might be £15k+ for a decent one, it is almost guaranteed to hold money or more likely rise. I almost broke the bank/savings and bought an RR Quattro about 2yrs ago. I reckon I could have had it for around 16-18k and it was mint. They are up for sale for around £30k now. Crazy.

Some of the porsches are brilliant investments. If I had more money, I would deffo be looking at certain higher spec motors.

[sofronieva91]

if the chassic is rust free- get it

[Rusty]

Just watch the Wheeler Dealers episode with the 190E Cosworth on it... surely that will tell you all you need to know

[andy10v]

So is the plan a "sensible" investment in a cool car?

[vonbeck]

I have serious 944 Turbo S issues at the moment. I cannot stop looking at them. I think I need help (and a bag of money)[/QUOTE]

one for you here then

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifie...k-hide/3269956

[Cottis]

I have serious 944 Turbo S issues at the moment. I cannot stop looking at them. I think I need help (and a bag of money)

one for you here then

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifie...k-hide/3269956[/QUOTE]

You are not helping ha ha ha.

[ColonialNomad]

I watched a Harry's Garage vid on youtube last night from 2013(?) where he was waxing lyrical about the Merc 600SL R129 V12 that he bagged for £5200 with 140k on the clock.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhX0Y2wQfqo

He claimed Mercedes said it was their most reliable engine and he leaves it in France in the off season. Can't find one for less than triple that price now in the popular classifieds although mileages are much less than 140k.

[saltinot]

i have had one of these
great car,you have 3 types 190 2.5-16v
i have had the normal 190 2.5-16(204hp),then you have a 2.5-16 evo1(204hp) and last of course the 2.5-16 evo2(235hp),beautiful car,500 pieces built of these,number stands in gearknob

I was allowed to stand in the presence of a couple of these at the Mercedes museum back in 2010. I've always like them too Alex.

These two were for sale in the lobby amongst a few other cool benz.

[quattro turbo 550bhp]

190 cosworth

iv had a few of these in the past both the 2.3 & 2.5 cosworth versions, good cars, i act fancy 1 again

[priba]

W201 is a great car ... evo is "level pro"
last MBs that were worth to wear that badge imo
problems were: mechanical injection, wiring (insulation peeling off), powered windows, roof opening mechanics, ABS (sensors)

had '92. 1.8 with sport trim ... turned out it was 2.0 (?)
rebuilt and replaced with 2.3 engine
great handling, regardless RWD
great comfort, regardless it was dropped

[quattro-nick]

I was allowed to stand in the presence of a couple of these at the Mercedes museum back in 2010. I've always like them too Alex.

These two were for sale in the lobby amongst a few other cool benz.

i believe this one is the evo 1

[Colesy]

Cheers for all the replies, I haven't managed to get hold of the seller yet. Some inside info I've been told is that it's a drug dealer's car too!

But that's not going to put me off, a car is a car at the end of the day. I'll update if I ever manage to get a viewing...