190e 2.3-16v Market Price

**overboost** · June 3rd, 2008 09:15 AM

the 190e 2.3-16v is indeed rare vehicle.

Two colors were only made the beige and the charcoal gray (almost black) so if you see one that has a different color that's probably a look a like.

The engine/suspension was made by the famous Cosworth of England. the 2.3 block was used but the DOHC head, air intake, headers, computer chip program are all Cosworth engineered. The suspension is lowered all around and a little bit stiff in my opinion

The transmission is by Getrag and it's in an unusual configuration "first down". Meaning, the first gear is where our usual 2nd gear is. It takes a little bit of practice because you always end up starting on second gear and this bogs down the engine specially if it is cold.

The interior is all leather with power seats. The seats are made by Recarro (if I'm right) and only seats four because of the high side and hip bolsters.

Second hand price? I doubt if it would be in the 500k range considering that it is a rare vehicle and the owner most likely is an auto enthusiast or a collector.

BTW I know all of this because my Ninong owned one of this fine Merc and he always asks me if I can park it at our home because he does not have any parking space left. I can also drive it as long as I have the gas money (back then gas was 8php/liter. Those were the days!!

**CTPZ** · June 24th, 2008 11:13 PM

I found one but unfortunately its out of my price range

http://www.buysell.ph/2/posts/4/19/49442.html

**jaredpogi** · June 25th, 2008 08:38 AM

CTPZ,

Most of Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts in this forum knows the owner of this car (a member of MBCP). 490K is an ideal price, I guess it's the last price. But this car is well-kept and clean. I've seen this many times as well.

One of my own shots of this exact model.

Unfortunately, this car is underrated that's why it's hard to sell in the right "sticker price". To an ordinary eye a 190E 2.3 and 190E 2.3-16 has no difference in resale value. BTW, how much is your budget? Perhaps you can negotiate...or wait

Good Luck!

**CTPZ** · June 26th, 2008 09:52 PM

That is a very nice car indeed but its hard to justify spending that money on W201 when I can get a decent W202 for the same price or even less.

**overboost** · June 27th, 2008 05:29 AM

Originally Posted by CTPZ

That is a very nice car indeed but its hard to justify spending that money on W201 when I can get a decent W202 for the same price or even less.

You forgot to consider that the MB 190e 2.3-16 is a rare breed

**jaredpogi** · June 27th, 2008 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by CTPZ

That is a very nice car indeed but its hard to justify spending that money on W201 when I can get a decent W202 for the same price or even less.

OT: if you're considering the W202, make sure it's the C280 ONLY. And once you got it, replace the wiring harness with a robust non-biodegradable aftermarket that is available for it. ;) And the replace the fuel pump as well, I've seen several C220s around here that has already experienced failing fuel pumps even before the oldest and most uncared W201 ever got into the same problem.

Cheers!

**afrasay** · June 29th, 2008 08:06 PM

Ayaw mo ba ng 260E W124? I know someone who is selling one...hehehehe bias ba ? :D

**jaredpogi** · June 30th, 2008 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by afrasay

Ayaw mo ba ng 260E W124? I know someone who is selling one...hehehehe bias ba ? :D

alfred,

if this guy started his inquest with a 2.3-16 which is actually a novelty W201 with the looks that even a 7-year old boy would drool with envy. I guess he's not after yet another Lolo's Chedeng, JOKE!

Tama ba CTPZ?