190E 2.6 R Reg (yes really!)

[A-AvantGarde]

Not on ebay, on Auto Trader:

Auto Trader UK - MERCEDES-BENZ 190 190E 2.6 4dr Auto Saloon

Interesting that it's displaying an R Registration (indicating 1997 / 1998). RAC Vehicle Check confirms the reg is indeed on a Mercedes 190E, although it definitely looks like an earlier 190 (e.g. doesn't have the airbag from the 1992+ cars).

I can only assume it was new and un-registered until 1998, or perhaps an import (although they are supposed to get age related plates!)

 

[Will]

I've seen this car in the flesh.

Saw it a few months back parked in Emsworth on the south coast.

As you say, it's a pre-facelift model, so even stranger - must have been late registered by about 10+ years!

Not a bad price if it's a tidy 2.6 with leather IMHO. And rare on an 'R' plate

Will

 

[A-AvantGarde]

I've seen this car in the flesh.

Saw it a few months back parked in Emsworth on the south coast.

As you say, it's a pre-facelift model, so even stranger - must have been late registered by about 10+ years!

Not a bad price if it's a tidy 2.6 with leather IMHO. And rare on an 'R' plate

Will

Thanks Will, it does seem to look pretty decent, although I'd much prefer a facelift model. Although having said that it does seem pretty decent value

 

[Will]

I agree - the facelift models look a bit fresher. But for £999 (offer £700/800?) it could be a nice car for someone still

One last thing - it does appear to be riding pretty high - perhaps an unusual spec (imported?) Might just be the photo, I can't remember noticing that when I saw it (the pre-facelift ones do look a bit higher as they don't have the plastic sill covers)

Will

 

[A-AvantGarde]

...it does appear to be riding pretty high - perhaps an unusual spec (imported?) Might just be the photo, I can't remember noticing that when I saw it (the pre-facelift ones do look a bit higher as they don't have the plastic sill covers)

Will

Yes, I've noticed that too, as you say the facelift models appear to ride lower. Although as you say, for £800ish it could make a decent car, although I think I'll give it a miss.

 

[lynall]

Riding high i thought it was a g wagen at first.
You sure its not one of them indian spec/taxi jobs.



Lyna;;

 

[CrysAk]

possible import??

infact now i looked at it i think it is an import and is owned by a member over at mercedes190.co.uk if my memory serves me (usualy doesnt so dont hold me to it)

 

[Will]

Hi Chris,

Nope - it's not owned by anyone on there, but I did post about it over there when someone else noticed it for sale

Will

 

[CrysAk]

ahh i remmber someone at a meet having a prefacelift in that same colour with those wheels :lol:

 

[EDZ649]

It will be an import, thats the only way it can have a 97/98 plate.

 

[BTB 500]

Many of the overseas spec. cars had different suspension (more ground clearance). Indian import, I would guess.

 

[blondebier]

Many of the overseas spec. cars had different suspension (more ground clearance). Indian import, I would guess.

It'll be quite suited to our roads now then. The potholes around here are horrific.