Hello Friends, I have a friend with more money than I do who is looking
at the /1996-1998 E class diesels/. Am I wrong to be telling him that
MB diesels are wonderful and he is going to love them? I warned him
that the '96 non turbo would be slow, but as far as reliability and what
we have all come to expect from our 123's and 124's, do these compare?
Are they a quality item?
I personally have been toying with the idea of getting a 190 2.6 gasser
for a third car here, along with my question about the later Diesels
above, anybody have a 190? Opinions?
Thanks
John Peterson
1991 300D 2.5 84k
Kingston, RI
John,
The 190 wasn't intended for the 103 motor; took a big shoehorn to make
it fit and there is a decent amount of maintenance stuff becomes a
PITA as a result. Have you considered a 124 with a gas motor? I know
around here 124 values are dropping and the 201s are falling faster.
As the "cheap" mercedes many (or most?) of 'em have had the snot beat
out of them by now, but there have to be a few nice ones left.
I've had a 300e with 2.6 motor for a little more than a year; has been
a decent car but would imagine a 104 engined one even better.
On 210 cars- look out for rust! If a '98 is an option, its a MUCH
nicer car to drive than the non-turbos IMNSHO.
Tony Wirtel
'92 300e/2.6
