Faults:

Water pump at 120,000 miles, Alternator went out and killed the battery yesterday 146000 miles, ABS speed sensor is out and possible Fuel Pressure sensor may be going out., Dash lights replaced at 128,000 miles, Ambient Temperature sensor quit working. Interior is still like new.

General Comments:

This care is wonderful, even with the repairs.

It is agile and handles very very well.

Very classy ride. I would buy again without Hesitation.

Faults:

Water Pump died.

Front driver's side mirror motor failure.

Interior is kind of coming apart around the windows. (Most of these due to age, and previous owner.)

Other than that, everything is great.

General Comments:

This is my first car, (me being a teenager) and this Mercedes is my dream car. For it's age, it is in awesome condition, and is very quick off the line, offering unmatchable reliability. My dad has a new Audi, and it has already had three times as many problems than my old Benz.

One thing to consider when owning one of these, you must upgrade the headlights to European, the American ones are extremely hideous. Also consider upgrading the wheels to a larger size, maybe add a spoiler, sound system, etc. (Eh, I'm a teen, what'd you expect).

Faults:

Rattling noise from drivers front suspension.

Door panels have started to separate (armrests).

General Comments:

We recently bought this car for my wife. Even with 150K miles and 1989 manufacture year, this vehicle remains a surprisingly modern looking vehicle with unmatched comfort and driving feel second to no other vehicle I have ever owned. The interior is very plush, with seats that are different than the norm, yet very comfortable, even on long trips. Gas mileage is very good, even with the 2.6 motor. The exterior styling is very modern while remaining classic MB. We get comments on the car all the time, and people are surprised to learn that it is almost 15 years old. This is top of the line comfort for compact car cost. If you have the chance to buy one, take it and run! Just make sure that the car has been taken care of. Because this is the 'cheap' Mercedes, there are a few that have been abused. They are good cars, so it is not obvious when one has not been taken care of. Mercedes will easily run to 300K miles if taken care of.

Faults:

New SRS controller. Got used part saved 1,000 dollars.

Tail Lights were wired incorrectly causing fuses to blow. Easy and cheap fix.

General Comments:

This car is a phenomenal value for the money. When you drive one of these cars you would think that it's only 4 or 5 years old, when in actuality, it is 14 years old.

When you push this car to it's operating limits, it responds to your every command. Aim the 3 Point Star on the hood where you want, and the car WILL follow.

Built solid as a rock! Doors still close with a thunk. Cabin is air-tight. Seats are ultra-comfortable. Climate Control works like a charm. Not one squeak or rattle.

The 103 engine is remarkable smooth. Transmission Shifts are punchy, and crisp. When started in 1st gear the acceleration is incredible (almost impossible given the price). During normal driving car starts off in 2nd gear, leading some to think the car has poor performance. (Little do they know!)

To sum it up. If you can get one at a good price, RUN don't walk. and pick up a 190E 2.6 today.