Mercedes-Benz 190 Problems
No car is perfect, but we've gathered everything relating to the Mercedes-Benz 190 reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy.
Good price for Merc 190?
In short it’s not worth very much. Market value would be between $1000 and $1500 depending on the condition. The repairs you say it needs could cost $500 to $1000.
Subtract the additive
PULP is the best fuel for the W201 190E. It has the required octane for that engine, which would have been developed to run on the old leaded super. The Australian Institute of Petroleum says you should use an additive, but the Merc has an alloy cylinder head with cast-iron valve seat inserts that have probably been hardened. which means you could safely run it without an additive.
State of origin
CARS 15 years or more old can be imported without complying with the Australian Design Rules that applied at the time of manufacture. It's a loophole to allow enthusiasts to bring in classic and historic cars. Unfortunately, it has opened the door for people to import commercial quantities of cars that don't fit the definition of a classic car. Try a Mercedes-Benz specialist for details of the 190e. The loophole is being closed.
