katherinemerc
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I've been looking around various sites, and I am pleased to see that the 190D and E are still desirable cars.
I'd love to hear people's thoughts on why?
I'd love to hear people's thoughts on why?
good to see 190's are still popular!
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Sharp design, well built, and had quite a sporty status. It was the first ever Merc I wanted and if I had the space/time/money then I'd get one today. No coincidence I've had a W203, 2024 and now on a 205 - the 190 started the fascination.
katherinemerc
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Did anyone see the Top Gear episode years ago, when they tried to destroy a 190 (I think) - they ended up exploding a bomb on top of the engine, and it still ticked over, afterwards - they are, literally, bomb proof!
katherinemerc
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And what does the W203 number represent, please?
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It’s Mercedes internal model numbering system. In this case 203 refers to the C-class produced between 2000 and 2007 I think. The W means saloon (S203 would be the estate version). It succeeded the W202 and was replaced by the W204.
katherinemerc
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Thanks, my 190D 1989 saloon is a W201.
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It was a Toyota Hilux
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Many years ago we were working up country and ordered a minicab to take us into the town centre. The three of us got into a bog standard, poverty spec 190E with about a million miles on the clock which duly took us to our destination. After we got out one of our number, who was by no stretch of the imagination a car enthusiast said "What a lovely car".
katherinemerc
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Ah, I know that Top Gear do blow up a lot of cars, but this was definitely a merc! I will gamble my car on it! (only joking!!!)
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That's it, they are so reliable, which is why they are the world's taxi, there is no greater compliment!
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Lucky I didn't gamble the car - it was Fifth Gear that blew up a W124! link above
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Ah yes I remember it now, I stand corrected although they did repeatedly try to destroy a Hilux and it still started. Even submerged it in the sea if I rememberReddit - Dive into anything
Lucky I didn't gamble the car - it was Fifth Gear that blew up a W124! link above
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The Indestructible Hilux
Indestructible Hilux was a nickname purposely to obliterating to proven its durability. Jeremy picks the late-MY fourth-gen Toyota Hilux as a part of the test. It is aired in fifth and sixth episodes of Series 3, along James May Upon Clarkson purchased the Hilux from farmyard, it has with 186...
Yes, you are absolutely right, the Hilux! Pretty incredible what these cars will stand.
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The Indestructible Hilux
Indestructible Hilux was a nickname purposely to obliterating to proven its durability. Jeremy picks the late-MY fourth-gen Toyota Hilux as a part of the test. It is aired in fifth and sixth episodes of Series 3, along James May Upon Clarkson purchased the Hilux from farmyard, it has with 186...topgear.fandom.com
Yes, you are absolutely right, the Hilux! Pretty incredible what these cars will stand.
Bob6600 - do you know why I have OP across my 'K' signature square, please? thanks,
Markw70
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All it means is Original Poster so you started the thread.
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Just go Saudi Arabia, the desert is populated with Hiluxes
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katherinemerc
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Thank you! Quite pleased to be called 'Original'.
