Indeed.
When i sold mine I had people going over it like it was a Van Gough. They attract geeks of the highest order - I guess it a compliment to the standard of the car.
I got a good price for mine but it was 100% standard, down to the tyre valve caps and had a total history.
I actually hate 190s other than the Cosworth - a step of the gas IMHO for Merc.
Wait a minute!
You're the only person I've ever heard say they think 201s are sh1te and you actually owned one?
Now I'm even more baffled.
BTW, Bruno disagrees with your evaluation http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/0701_mercedes_benz_bruno_sacco/