Kevin,while the 2.6 is a 6 cylinder gas, the 2.3 is a 4 cylinder gas engine. The 2.6 is shoehorned in and is hard to work on and not much faster than the 4 cylinder model.
The early 190D is economical but not much faster than a W123 240D. If I can be of any help out here in the Palm Springs area, let me know. On 5/21/06, kevin kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hello everyone. My sister in So Cal is looking at Mercedes 190E's, the latest one being a 1992 190E 2.6 with 112K miles on it for $3300. The car is for her fiance's daughter, so they want to find a relatively good one for around 3K. The first one was a $2700 1991 with 166K miles on it that had obvious vac/climate control problems (hot air coming out the side vents with cool AC coming out the center). Is there a similar buyers guide like that for the W124 for a W201? I'm sure that most of the stuff on there would apply to that chassis as well. Are there any years that should be avoided? Which model year is the best for these cars, and which engine is the more reliable of the two? Of course, a 190D, in my opinion, would be best, but... Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1981 300CD 204K miles, Giesela _______________________________________ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
-- John Freer Palm Springs, CA 1992 500 SEL 143K "Stardust" 1985 380SL 143K "Blue Belle" 1996 Sidekick 57K "Kermit"
