mercedez benz 190 D or 190 D

[BlueBimmer]

perhaps an E34 5 series would be a better choice if you really want a german car

[vinj]

Kung 190e versus E30 or E36 BMW, what would be the more relatively easier and affordable unit to maintain and recondition?

If i recall it right, sila Glennster had a 190e before and they had some problems with it (but i think it was because of how the previous owner maintained it).

If you're set on getting one then take the time to really look for a good unit to begin with. If not, you can also look into another Jap 2.0 sedan

[Kamala]

ok...im not in a hurry naman e...besides babagsak pa ang presyo nyan kase 2006 na...plan ko kase is to have one nga and slowly and if my pocket will allow me, pagagandahin ko na lang....thanks guys....

[OTEP]

As said, body code W201 siya. The first 'baby Benz'. 190 D is not that common but may mga units din naman. I'm not sure of the engine code. Madami din kasing engine ang W201 na diesel.

Spare parts is not a problem. Even my 1977 has plenty o' parts and you'd be surprised how much parts they have for a 60's Benz nowadays. Yun nga lang, may premium for trim and body parts. Sa engine consumables walang problema. Oil fiter Php500, diesel pre-filter Php100, mineral oil lang ang kailangan, etc. Pero huwag ka, the whole interior (upholstery, carpet, doorpanels, pillars, parcel shelf, headliner) was redone by a tabi-tabi shop for only Php 15,000.00, siguro isang leather seat lang ng Fortuner iyon).

But do expect it to be slower and to have some visible particulate emissions. Ganun talaga kasi diesel siya and an old one at that.

Overheating was common to 190E's before they started sharing the W124's 2.3 fuel injected engines, hence the term 190E 2.3 [and subsequently, 190E 2.6].

One thing I don't like about W201's is the very tight rear accomodations. Mas maluwag pa ang rear seat ng mga 5 door hatches [e.g. Kia Pride]. But keep the car in good condition and pwede mo pa iyang ipamana sa mga anak mo.

[Kamala]

thanks for the info...a friend also told me to buy yung 2.3 liter dahil mas madali nga daw maintain...at mas me power....cge, nag iipon pa naman ako pero within 2-4 months from now, baka i consider ko na...iba rin kase pag naka benz ka e....

[badkuk]

sir kamala, paki check ung thread title. pareho atang "190 D" ang nailagay nyo B)

[Wouie]

Maghanap ka na rin ng may bodykit na gaya nito, astig talaga ang dating.

[kimpOy]

"baby" benz nga ang tawag dito...

[Kamala]

sir kamala, paki check ung thread title. pareho atang "190 D" ang nailagay nyo B)

OO nga ano??? sorry guys, 190D and 190E mercedez benz pala...thanks for the correction

[theveed]

Kamala: Please don't expect prices to fall due to year, these cars don't follow the depreciation rule. You'll still see 1970's W123 in good condition fetching near the 300K mark.