1990 Mercedes-Benz 190-Class Reviews, Pricing & Specs

Preformance: The acceleration is strong but subtle the brakes feel numb but they are strong (typical Mercedes! :) ). The handling is alright but a bit soft too. Build Quality: 200 000 km without major broblems, what more is there to say... Appearance: simple box like styling, nothing special. Cost of ownership: depends how you drive... =) but maintenance is quite cheap because of its simple mechanics. Fun Factor: Again, I like the powerful engine but some people might say that it feels numb. Sep 03, 2009

I think it is a born clasic of the eighties, still has a modern touch to it even after all these years, and keeps it condition due to great care in build a quality from mercedes. Repair wise the car asks for a lot if not taken care of properly from a young age, but take one that's a veteran and it will look stunning. All leather interior, everything works, and fun to drive. Apr 29, 2009

2.6L Straight-6 Engine with 160 Brake Horsepower. Curb Weight of 2955 lbs. Rear Wheel Drive. 162 ft- lbs of Torque. 17 mpg when driven hard. 21 mpg when driven nicely. Automatic Transmission makes her sluggish, but holding the tranny in the lower gears for a longer period of time gives the needed acceleration. Very good brakes for non ceramic. Suspension is tight, but a little too soft for my taste. For 18 years old, not many repairs are needed. Leaks oil though, but it's 18 years old... I cope. Body and chassis is very angular and not slopey and curvy, I prefer the straight edge design. Interior has the most comfortable seats possible, very comfy. Basically a very fun car to drive and have.Dec 24, 2008

I absolutely love this car! Even though it is as old as I am and has well over 300,000 miles, this car still drives like a dream. Performance is as good as it was when new and the build quality is phenomenal; true German engineering. My only complaint is that some of the seals are beginning to leak; in the trunk mainly. Besides that, the interior is still in great condition apart from a little sun-fading, and the wood around the center console is cracked. Exterior is basically perfect. A previous owner backed into something and the bumper is pushed in slightly, and recently a squirrel threw a pine cone on the hood and left a dent (grrrr,...), but that is the only flaws. As far as cost, gas mileage is decent and it hasn't needed any major repairs. The rear main seal does leak slightly, so a quart of oil is needed every 500 miles, and with having to use premium gas, the cost has just recently begun to ware on me. Overall, this car is comfortable and classic, and will continue to be so until only God knows when. =]Sep 23, 2008

just nice enough, nice shape, komfort, low fuel exspences, quality at it`s best, bad with rust, 83 model, did start to get old to fast, nice shape, really nice shape, it`s a good car to drive, I did like it alot and I was`nt happy at all with sending it to the scrap jyard. Mileage was about 288.000 or something, maintenance nothing more than other cars I guess.Sep 21, 2008

i LOVE my little mercedes! and actually its an 1989. it was given to me by my grandpa after being garaged for 7 years after my great grandma died in 2001. my great grandma bought it new from kimball in 1989 and to this date it has 47,000 miles on it!!! no new engine either...its the original! its in awesome condition and i souped it up with some leopard print seat covers(cuz i HATE leather!) anyways i love it and would only trade it for a corvette..jk! any more questions just ask me : ) Jun 28, 2008