Re: [MBZ] 1988 190-E - Questions please.
Thanks for everyone's input. Further contact with seller reveals a litany of issues with the car. One being that the 105K miles was when the thingie broke several years ago. The car also had a problem overheating but we think we had that fixed... My local indy said that 2.6 6cyl 190E was a headache so I trust him. Instead, found a 1986 190D with manual trans. That should be a better bet? Thanks again all! Tim From: hursley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:24:36 -0500 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1988 190-E - Questions please. Mine is a 1993 (end of the model year) with 142K miles. Typical local gas mileage is about 20 and on highway is 27 and runs on premium gas. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1988 190-E - Questions please.
Timothy Robinson wrote: Instead, found a 1986 190D with manual trans. That should be a better bet? That would be a 2.5NA. I think they are about as powerful as a NA 617. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1988 190-E - Questions please.
Mine is a 1993 (end of the model year) with 142K miles. Typical local gas mileage is about 20 and on highway is 27 and runs on premium gas. Mine is mostly parked under the sun during the day and night in the garage. Hence I have door panels replaced (sun beats on it). Usual routines are oil change, brake pads, wipers, and air filters. MB change the oil filter (used to be long) to a shorter verson (maybe saving a few pennies in materials) and the old version of filter wrench cap is NO applicable. I got a newer one (3 legs prong) from Stahville which is for my Porsche 993. The wiring harness on the 190 was replaced one month ago at the tune of $2K (part labor) because I had starting issue. This is due to the heat from engine and sun. Now, one crank in the bitter cold morning and it starts immediately. I disable the Oxygen light because the computer reminds me to change the sensor every xK miles is DEAD (another useless gadget). All I need is routinely replaced the sensor. Other than this (for an old car), the rest is same as the disel. Routine maintenance is all one needs to keep the car running and troubles free. - Original Message - From: Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 1:22 AM Subject: [MBZ] 1988 190-E - Questions please. There's a 1988 190-E for sale locally. Description is clean but don't have all the particulars except mileage is 180K, automatic. I'm not familiar with the gassers. Trying to help my boss find an economical car for his son. Anyone wanna give me advice about this model? What to look fo/out for? What to expect? Typical economy and routine costs? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1988 190-E - Questions please.
I disable the Oxygen light because the computer reminds me to change the sensor every xK miles is DEAD (another useless gadget). All I need is routinely replaced the sensor. Is it a computer, or is it like our 380SL and has a gear that drives a switch that blows a fuse, thus turning on the light? Reset switch, replace fuse, and you too can have it factory-fresh! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1988 190-E - Questions please.
Anyone wanna give me advice about this model? What to look out for? Head gasket! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1988 190-E - Questions please.
what is the asking price? is it a 4 cylinder, yes? On Feb 18, 2008 1:22 AM, Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There's a 1988 190-E for sale locally. Description is clean but don't have all the particulars except mileage is 180K, automatic. I'm not familiar with the gassers. Trying to help my boss find an economical car for his son. Anyone wanna give me advice about this model? What to look fo/out for? What to expect? Typical economy and routine costs? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1988 190-E - Questions please.
In a message dated 2/17/2008 11:25:27 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There's a 1988 190-E for sale locally. Description is clean but don't have all the particulars except mileage is 180K, automatic. I'm not familiar with the gassers. Trying to help my boss find an economical car for his son. Anyone wanna give me advice about this model? What to look fo/out for? What to expect? Typical economy and routine costs? From what I have heard, you would want to avoid the 190s with the 2.6 engine, which is a 6 cylinder engine jammed into a very tight space. Lots of heat related issues. Not to mention the cost of removing stuff to make repairs. Also, the AC condenser and/or it's piping, had a design problem, causing freon leaks. All AC work is expensive on MB, so make sure it works. Mileage should be in the mid 20s and as high as 32 at steady road travel. Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 264 K miles 98 ML 320, 153 K miles **Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 1988 190-E - Questions please.
There's a 1988 190-E for sale locally. Description is clean but don't have all the particulars except mileage is 180K, automatic. I'm not familiar with the gassers. Trying to help my boss find an economical car for his son. Anyone wanna give me advice about this model? What to look fo/out for? What to expect? Typical economy and routine costs? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
