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Soon To Buy
Topic Started: Thu Dec 6, 2007 2:52 pm (719 Views)
geoff911
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Hi there just wanted to say hello..joined recently and am looking hard now for a manual 1.8/2.0 in black.....seen the car in the for sale section with the cream leather but havn t had reply from member yet..could be rutherussion(probably miss spelt)lovely looking car...wondered if anyone can help with the car search..live in se london area..the best cars seem to be out of london.Also like blue but am tempted to build a brabus replica(red obviosly).....Chose the 190 because the only car to compare is the E30 bmw...Like them just didn t want one over a 190e.....Cant wait to get the car..Great site this cant believe the levels of info and knowledge available....hope to meet some of ya at upcoming events....cheers Geoff
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Welcome Geoff, glad your enjoying the site. 190evoluzione has a particularly nice 1.8 and lives in London, however, unsurprisingly its not for sale! I'm In london too - you don't tend to see too many quality ones for sale. It really depends on how much your looking to spend and what spec really.

Had a quick look and found this:
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/c...r=&max_mileage=
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Geoff, welcome to our forum I`m in London too, but I got my car in Derby !
One bit of advice, there are lots of 190`s out there- some,a few, are great, lots are crap.
Dont rush, look at lots and find a really nice one. It can be done, but dont rush !

A good one will be a joy, a bad one will leave you with big holes in your pockets !
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bri957
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Geoff

I'd recommend you have a look on Gumtree, there are decent looking 190e's pop up on there.

Cheers Bri
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geoff911
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Thanks for having alook around for me...Watching a few on ebay...Have seen that car on autotrader...Only reason I havn t made a move is because of no mention of service history,the rims are badly scuffed(might be picture) and as you say best to buy out of London for a good example..What bout these on ebay.......
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They both look ok from the pics, however, with these old cars its always better to look at them in the flesh and especially have a good look for rust ;)
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geoff911
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Dont think Id have the nerve to buy blind...Thanks for your advice will look first..Looking for as much service history as poss..rust in the usual places(sills,shock mounts,floors,etc)Is there any special 190e traits I should look out for when buying..
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bri957
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May be an auto, but this one in Bethnal looks ok.

http://www.gumtree.com/london/07/16580807.html

Or these

http://www.gumtree.com/london/20/16807220.html

http://www.gumtree.com/london/65/14867365.html

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also check in the boot wells as if the drainage holes are blocked then it can accumulate rust there
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the second one in those I'd be slightly wary of - never heard of a mk2 (does he mean postfacelift? If so it can't be a 87. also 1k is quite high unless its very nice and no pics.

£550 for the last one seem ok if its as described
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Welcome fella, good luck with the hunt!
Looks like the boys have got their peepers open already, I'll keep an eye out for you too.
Most 568 Signal Red (Signalrot) 190s I see have a darker lower section.
Mine doesn't, it was monotone from Factory. I've seen a few others like it, but only a few.

For your reference...

My car

Brabus
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geoff911
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Hi ya mate thanks for the links..So many black cars out there..Yours shows how good red looks.Made me consider red..Lovely car hope I end up with something similar...Loving the 16" wheels too..Might go for 17" but 16" look just right....This sites filled me head with(tasteful)modification ideas.I can see an empty pocket coming.....
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Welcome :)
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Gnasha
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This guy sells cars from his door. I bought a silver 190 from him . I test drove the white car and the only things wrong are the drivers door has been repainted and the diff whines . he imported both from japan and they are both mint never seen any rain at all. But its far away and its auto but only 78K, he will drop his price because he wants to get rid, he wants to retire.

He is in my opinion a decent and honest guy. (he gave me my 190 for a weekend to try) and appears to do this as a hobby usually imports nissans toyota etc.

Hope this helps

1992 J Reg MERCEDES-BENZ 190 E With Air Con 2.L
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£1,395ovno


Features: 78,000 miles Automatic White Petrol Saloon J reg (1992) Full Description: Glossary of Terms

4 Doors, Automatic, Saloon, Petrol, 78,000 miles, White, MOT-08-2008. Air conditioning, Central locking, Climate Control, Colour coding - Body, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Foglights, Power assisted steering. Service Histry Partley.Mobile Phone 07737774286. £1,395 ovno

Trade Seller:
Castle Cars

Contact number: (0191) 2746600
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geoff911
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thanks gnasha.I wanted a manual because I did want to take the car to the ring next year so more of a performance car than a cruiser...Engine swap planned..Know where I can get a 500sl engine and box in great condition for about£100...I know the history of the car but think its a bit heavy..Really want 2.0 kompressor engine..etc
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geoff911
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thanks gnasha.I wanted a manual because I did want to take the car to the ring next year so more of a performance car than a cruiser...Engine swap planned..Know where I can get a 500sl engine and box in great condition for about£100...I know the history of the car but think its a bit heavy..Really want 2.0 kompressor engine..etc

No make that a 2.3 komp engine from a c class...
Nice easy swop as its a four pot, but then the wiring is never simple, could go with the getrag to link it to...
Runs an eaton charger think its an M45...

Check this link, if your needing ideas there are many engine swops covered in here:

Engine swops....
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geoff911
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Trying to achieve as much power and reliability with as little capacity as poss.........But theres no substitute for cubes...I think the only solution to the electrics would be a stand alone ecu...Looking at the megasquirt equipment.Would need to get someone to build for me.I can solder but I wouldn t trust it to germany...Can t imagine trying to fix that roadside...lol
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