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| Topic Started: Wed Jun 3, 2009 9:44 pm (455 Views) | |
| surreyboy | Wed Jun 3, 2009 9:44 pm Post #1 |
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Hi only just found this web site,looks really good Looks like i will be spending lots of hours here lol Looking to buy my 1st Merc and want it o be a 190 reason because its the car that my dad used to have Must say they do look nice,much nicer then the newer ones Bound to ask lots of questions in the future, but in the meantime i will look all over the web site and the forum. Will be looking to buy a 190 between 1990-96,what can i get for £1000-1500 ? Thanks Lee |
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| kentronix | Wed Jun 3, 2009 9:54 pm Post #2 |
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Welcome to the forum. That price range will get you an example of most models apart from the 16v (cosworth) models. If insurance is a problem due to age then a nice 2.0 sportline or something, if thats not a worry I heartily recommend a 2.6. It depends what your after really. Cheap insurance, better mpg, more sporty, more luxury. The 190 range has it all  What kind of cars have you generally gone for before ? Luxury, sporty, manky 
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| stwat | Wed Jun 3, 2009 9:56 pm Post #3 |
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Hello and welcome, Lee.
They stopped production around 92/93 unfortunately. You have certainly come to the right website for all your 190 needs. Good luck with the search and if you have any questions please dont hesitate to ask Stu |
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| mindingthepotole | Wed Jun 3, 2009 9:57 pm Post #4 |
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you can have mine for a chunk of that money matey........ i have another one to play with. lol welcome to the forum buddy, enjoy your stay. and i am sure your car will be a cracker when it finds you. |
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| Avantdi | Wed Jun 3, 2009 10:02 pm Post #5 |
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Welcome to the forum mate. You need to do some study on here to make sure you dont buy a rust bucket. You may need to go to the high end of your spending range to get a good one, But it will be worth it. Enjoy |
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| Phil_Irl | Wed Jun 3, 2009 10:20 pm Post #6 |
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hey, welcome to the forum......... I spent €1350 on my 1992 190E 2.0 auto which if im right (if i'm not the lads will put me right  ) is about £1600 to you and got an total minter all i'll say is dont buy the first one you come accross i spent 2 years lookin for mine and it was worth the wait and every cent of the money wouldn't cange it for the world (well not the world maybe just Dave_Irl one they are beautys dave)But good luck in your search and may I say excellent taste in cars you have also....  Phillip     Edited by Phil_Irl, Wed Jun 3, 2009 10:21 pm.
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| kentronix | Wed Jun 3, 2009 10:23 pm Post #7 |
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€1350 is £1160 at todays rate. Probably slightly more when you got yours. |
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| Phil_Irl | Wed Jun 3, 2009 10:29 pm Post #8 |
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Thanks Ken I always get the stupid exchange rate mixed up......you guys over there had to keep your money...just to confuse the rest of us
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| dave_irl | Thu Jun 4, 2009 8:41 am Post #9 |
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Lol cheers Phil though she's not that mint in person, bit of an aquired taste/work in progress I guess! But a big welcome to surreyboy, and good luck in the search. Best bit of advice I guess is view many as possible and hold out for the right one. You guys are very lucky in that you have a big selection of them over there My 89' 2.0 was approx £1100, and that was very clean when I got it.. so you should find something very good for your budget. Just a few months ago a member let go a MINT freshened 2.0E for silly money, so stick around you might get a bargain! |
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| Martrider | Thu Jun 4, 2009 8:54 am Post #10 |
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Welcome aboard matey, you'll have fun here, you'll get a lovely car, you'll care for it a lot. But you'll annoy your other half if/as and when you get properly hooked. Then you'll blame it on us, and we'll support you.  That's how it normally goes down. Any questions, please feel free to ask anyone - we're a very happy crew here. |
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| surreyboy | Thu Jun 4, 2009 1:47 pm Post #11 |
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Hi many thanks for such a warm welcome would like your advice on these 2 cars that have caught my eye,and what you would offer them Thanks Lee aka surreyboy :-) http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/1064544.htm http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/849343.htm |
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| NEIL | Thu Jun 4, 2009 2:03 pm Post #12 |
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The 149,000-mile 2.0 (in Smoke Silver I think) looks really very nice indeed, if it all stacks up I think £1100 is about the lowest the seller would go. The 72,000-mile Sportline is worth the asking price all day long imo, though if you could snag it for a grand you'd be a very happy boy... |
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| surreyboy | Thu Jun 4, 2009 2:26 pm Post #13 |
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Hi Neil i like the both lol with the 72k one,the thing thats puts me off is no service history,and how true is the mileage? also he says that its got a few small dents,and a few marks too It dont seem bad for the year Though my wife does not like blue lol With 149k one,is the high mileage a issue? though it does look a really nice car,no dents,very clean and seems well looked after, i use to drive 190s back in the late 80s,and thought how nice they were. I have had a very good offer accepted on the 72k one,on the other one hes looking for 1k but said if push come to shove he will do a deal,so im thinking that he will take £900 At the moment im thinking of going with the 149k one. If i got them both my wife would go mad lol Lee With 149k one ,is the high mileage a issue? |
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| NEIL | Thu Jun 4, 2009 2:31 pm Post #14 |
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149k is neither an issue, or high mileage. 10k a year is average, but these cars will do much, much more. Service History is a personal thing, it either bothers you or it doesn't. If you're equipped to service these cars yourself, then you are in a good position to barter hard and snag a bargain. If you don't steal that Sportline for £900, I bet somebody else on here will Both really nice cars tbh, it's a dilemma alright. Edited by NEIL, Thu Jun 4, 2009 2:32 pm.
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| surreyboy | Thu Jun 4, 2009 3:30 pm Post #15 |
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Thanks for the advice mate yes it is hard to pick one, but do feel that i will go for the one with 72k Will let you all know if i buy it Lee |
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| mindingthepotole | Thu Jun 4, 2009 3:37 pm Post #16 |
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Go on... buy a rusty one. lol
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get in there mate..... do it... you know you want to. |
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| surreyboy | Thu Jun 4, 2009 9:01 pm Post #17 |
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Hi again just a quick question,would the J reg that i like come with Air-Con? Silly question to ask i know,but my wife would like to know lol Thanks Lee |
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| skutter | Thu Jun 4, 2009 9:39 pm Post #18 |
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Hey and welcome. Cant really tell from the pics mate. Different cars had different specs ( air con, cruise, leather etc) If it had air con, there would be an extra slider on with the heater controls. Looks a nice car though. Go for it....you know you want it!!!!! phil |
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| surreyboy | Thu Jun 4, 2009 9:51 pm Post #19 |
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Hi Skutter i spoke to the guythis eveing nad we have agreed a price and will pick up the car on Monday really looking forward to driving the car. It will be my 1st Merc, i have driven them before in the late 1980s,they felt good then,but have never owned one. Also my dad had one ,it was on a F plate. We sold it in 1994 after he died,we should have kept it . Car does not come with air-con,which is no big deal. Will post photos of the car when i can Thanks for all your advice guys+ the warm welcome too Just one more thing,any of you guys live in Surrey or South West London? Cheers Lee |
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| skutter | Thu Jun 4, 2009 9:53 pm Post #20 |
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There are a few of our members down in that area....but not me I'm afraid. phil |
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| stwat | Fri Jun 5, 2009 12:03 am Post #21 |
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Have you looked at or driven the car yet? Have a good read of the buyers guide at the top of this section before you go and look at the car. Please don't buy the car without first giving it a very thorough check over, using the buyers guide as an, erm, guide. Print it off if needed as its a lot to take in and remember. Stu |
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| kentronix | Fri Jun 5, 2009 12:11 am Post #22 |
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Admin, if only I could shut up for a week or halfords had an autoglym sale neil would overtake
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^^ agree with stwat ^^, make sure you have a head full of knowledge, they arent really a minefield but there are a few basic things to check, jacking points for example. Dont be embarrassed to print out the guide and take it with you, buying a car is a big decision. I am less careful than most, in fact all my 190s (and there have been a few) have been bought unseen through ads and everyone has worked out excellent overall. But I factor that risk in the price. There are some sw london members I am sure. I am nw london and there are certainly a few active members up here, always up for a gtg. And maybe even willing to head down that way Our yearly gtg (retro car show) is coming up in 26 days. Always a great laugh. |
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| D.B. 190E | Fri Jun 5, 2009 5:44 am Post #23 |
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Hi and welcome  where are you in surrey ??
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| nullogik | Fri Jun 5, 2009 7:05 am Post #24 |
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Welcome to the forum! With your budget you should be able to get a nice late model 190 with less than 100k on the clock, if you push towards the higher end of your budget. Don't rush though, 190s are really common so if you don't find one soon don't be disheartened because there are plenty out there. |
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| Martrider | Fri Jun 5, 2009 8:16 am Post #25 |
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I used to Live in Guildford and then Farnham for about 5 years, it was me making lots of noise with a low Red Cossie rep! I'm in Islington now but still spend a fair bit of time there as a lot of my mates and some familiy still live there, so i'll have to keep an eye out, where are you? |
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| surreyboy | Fri Jun 5, 2009 1:14 pm Post #26 |
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Hi guys not not driven it yet, will give it a real going over and will print out the buyers guide Even though we have agreed a price over the phone,if its not what i want then i will walk away. like you say theres plenty to choose from.With all your help and advice im sure i will pick the right one for me Thanks again Guys. By the way i live in Epsom Lee |
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| Bart707 | Fri Jun 5, 2009 1:40 pm Post #27 |
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Hello and welocome
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| moomycossie | Fri Jun 5, 2009 3:50 pm Post #28 |
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| mindingthepotole | Fri Jun 5, 2009 7:52 pm Post #29 |
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hello mate.... if you are still looking to buy a 190 i dont think you cn go far wrong with this one... 2.0 AMG kitted http://search.autotrader.co.uk/advert.action?R=200922335131350 (link provided bu Michael) or my daily is in the FOR SALE section if you want a reall cheap one as a project. mark Edited by mindingthepotole, Fri Jun 5, 2009 7:54 pm.
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| surreyboy | Fri Jun 5, 2009 7:55 pm Post #30 |
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Thanks for that mark, only thing is i cant stand white or green cars lol Yes it does look very nice,and good for the money too Lee |
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| mindingthepotole | Fri Jun 5, 2009 8:08 pm Post #31 |
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no worrys hows about this one then?? http://s14.zetaboards.com/mercedes_190_club/topic/6569016/ |
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| sportline_stu | Sat Jun 6, 2009 10:12 pm Post #32 |
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Hi mate and welcome. I am on my 3rd 190 so far. The only regret is that none of them were a sportline! The really are worth the extra! Good luck choosing, Stu. PS that white AMG on autotrader looks fab and if I had 999 I would buy it. No doubts. |
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| merc190uk | Sat Jun 6, 2009 10:29 pm Post #33 |
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is it me then but that didnt look very sportline to me ???? and welcome to the site the silver one for me looks mint
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| surreyboy | Sun Jun 7, 2009 6:38 pm Post #34 |
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Hi thanks for the welcome please can you tell me more about the car being sportline? just how different are they? Yes that one on Autotrader looks nice ,but i still dont like white lol Lee |
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| surreyboy | Mon Jun 8, 2009 7:14 am Post #35 |
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Hi off to look at the 190e that i hope to purchase, from what ive seen of the car from the photos,and the phone calls i do really like it.Will let you all know how i get on, and will upload photos when i can This is the car http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1064544.htm Lee |
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| surreyboy | Mon Jun 8, 2009 3:24 pm Post #36 |
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Hi i got the car and im very pleased with it,it does need a good clean inside, and will look like new,also the lacquer is coming off each wooden trim,and its the same on the glove box too but to be honest i think its plastic,am i right it thinking that? Should i try and clean them up,or try and get some from the breakers ? Will try and get some photos up by the end of the week Thanks for all your ,and i did print out the buyers guide which was of great help Thanks again Lee |
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| stwat | Mon Jun 8, 2009 3:32 pm Post #37 |
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Congratulations, Lee. That's a very nice car indeed. The only real wood in these cars is the gear surround and heater surrounds and the ash tray. The other stuff is plastic stick on after market crap. Yours does have an after market wooden gear selector though. Stu Edited by stwat, Mon Jun 8, 2009 3:34 pm.
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| surreyboy | Mon Jun 8, 2009 4:31 pm Post #38 |
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Thanks for that mate yes it did look like plastic so do you think i would be able to them from the breakers? Yes i do like the car,only thing is i cant stop bloody driving the thing lol Lee |
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| aemt | Mon Jun 8, 2009 4:41 pm Post #39 |
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Front sits quite high. No interior fittings; Needs a Vin check. Looks pretty much a standard car to me. |
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| Stempies | Mon Jun 8, 2009 4:48 pm Post #40 |
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New car looks good! I see you're in Epsom!! I spend alot of time in Ashtead visiting my kids, actually live on Boxhill. |
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