In my opinion, the new design language of Mercedes-Benz leaves a bit to be desired. For ten years, I drove two different C class models, and while the new one is certainly not a bad looking car, the recently unveiled facelift looks as if the styling is being brought in line more with the BMW 3 series, at least in the front. If I ever buy another Mercedes in the future, it will probably be a classic from the 1980s or 1990s. Like the following mint 190E 2.6, I model that I revere.
The seller states:
This 190E has original 48,000 miles!
Clean Carfax, (13 records of Passed Emissions Inspection every 2 years since 1991 with about 4,000 mile intervals). California car.
The cosmetic condition is what you can expect from such low mileage. Original paint is in excellent shape and lower trims has no cracks or splits. The Leather seats have no tears, seat feel like they are not broken in yet. Both front seats are powered. We also provide full service for Mercedes and have inspected this vehicle. The mechanical condition is in great shape. No rust, no moisture. Most likely to have been garaged most of its life.
If you are familiar with these vehicles, you can easily see them with over 200,000 miles and still running strong. Spare parts are always easy to find. Cruise control is working good.
All power windows and sunroof are working. Air conditioning is working. Rear window defroster is working. Front headlights and frames have no cracks, the front grill is excellent.
Rear light frames have no cracks. Original Becker AM/FM tape stereo. Dash in great condition, no splits or cracks. Wood trim is beautiful, what you can expect from such low mileage.All rims are in Excellent condition, no peeling. Michelin tires have 90% tread left. Spare wheel in good shape (Michelin tire) with jack. We have the original booklets. Production Date: 01/1989.
This is one of those few auctions as of late where I think the buy it now price is actually quite reasonable. For $7,500, this car could easily last another 200,000 miles and would provide a simpler, more involving driving experience than many newer vehicles costing much more. The blue interior puts me off somewhat, but I wouldn’t mind calling this classic my own.
-Paul
My friend has one. The interior dimensions are great for driving down the road hanging your arm out the window. Much more pleasurable than the new cars where you feel stuck in a pit driving with lights and swoopy curves everywhere. You do get the feeling you could drive it a long time with a bit of maintenance. Motor feels very relaxed. The build is very BMW like.
Nice car, my first Benz I drove was like this. Blue interior, but with a 5 speed. Love the design on this, I find it more appealing than a lot of the more expensive cars I see on here.