190E 2.3 16 valve Cosworth Auto

[Will]

I do drive a 190E 2.6 automatic with a Sportline chassis as my daily thrash & while it is a fine car, IMHO it is not a substitute for a 16v. Different kettle of fish entirely.

I guess the point is - a 16v is the performance choice, in which case you'd opt for a manual transmission (as the vast majority did )

If you want a quick, comfortable car with an autobox - the six-pot 2.6 is the better choice.

A 16v auto will never be as quick or controlled as the manual counterpart - and are much less desirable as a result.

Slot a 3.0 M103 into a 2.6 auto and you're pretty much spoiled!

 

[spanner]

That car is too much money IMHO. The auto is always worth less than the manual.