What are your expectations and why are you getting a German car?
From what I heard, the 190E can be quite cramped sa likod since maliit talaga yung kaha (I would think the same of the BMW but I cannot guarantee you that). Matipid yung 190E 2.3 and it also has decent power.
Contrary to popular belief, MBs and BMWs aren't that quite hard to maintain dahil parts are readily available. The two differ in purpose. The BMW will most likely have a sportier feel, while the MB a more solid but stable handling. I cannot say much on the Opel, though.
i would go for the 190e mbenz because of its durablity and reliability, its been built to last by MB talaga.. we have our 1983 240d 123 body MB and its been very reiliable and parts are easy to find and cheap considering its an MB... suspension has very smooth ride.. no probs and potholes or humps sa road....
Medyo magiging bias ako Join us minsan sa mga Eb spidey, then feel free to ask questions regarding about sa Astra Ok din ung 2000 model pero kung may chance na may 2001, mas ok siya in some way's
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if i was in your position, id choose the e36 first, w201 second and the astra 3rd.
but... i drive an '86 W201 2.3 m/t myself. it is a good ride and definitely a keeper. parts are easy to find whether new, used or replacements. and price is not that far off from say a honda, except those big parts like the radiator (12k) compressor (35k) rear shocks (4k*) hehe.. back seat is not too bad, my kids fit ok back there ;-) gas consumption is average, i'd say around 7k/l mixed city/nlex driving which is ok for a 2.3 engine. just dont sit too long in traffic and you can actually see the fuel gauge go down
so far lahat good feedbacks ang nakukuha ko about these cars..pag mayaman na ako, ung 3 yan bibilhin ko!!! im still having a hard time deciding between them. nakakalito.