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    merc 190e-fuel usage? things to look out for when buying

    just after some non bias opinions on the merc 190e...
    im kinda looking at one for a daily driver (1990, 1.8L 4cyle, auto version)

    http://www.drive.com.au/buy/market_v...s.asp?nvic=HX7

    iv been told thye use quite a bit of fuel, but in most reviews iv read they put it a 10L or less per 100km..

    anyone owned one of driven on and know what actual usage is?

    anyone have any thigns to look out for when buying one?

    cheers
    Originally posted by Lobster
    Freeze a gearbox and slide it under his front door
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    #2
    do they have the same "engine wiring loom insulation failing after 10 -15 years" that the 320E does? not cheap.
    "I'm a retarded Doctor, not a retarded Mechanic"

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      #3
      why are you buying a 190E?

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        #4
        190D FTW!
        An old guy at work has a 190E, I'll ask him tomorrow.

        Asteroid
        Originally posted by Jim
        the only decent six pot holden ever put in a car was the nissan RB30

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          #5
          My mum has had one for years, pretty solid car but the gearing (as discussed last week) really isnt the best for driving around town. Not sure what its like on fuel and she lives in the country so whatever milage she gets wont really be applicable to using one as a daily around town
          WWPBD

          Originally posted by InsaneAsylum
          first time i was in sydney, i asked the cabbie to tell a bit about the place. he said "this here oxford st, you see 2 man, they are poofter"
          Fuckwits Incorporated

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            #6
            are these worth importing under the 15 y.o. rule?

            i seem to recall there are even 190e 2.6 mercs under $10k
            Originally posted by boxxx

            Deutsche Bahn Rail: Trains are a great way to get lots of people concentrated into a small area, like a camp.
            ACA/TT: Where's the line between a car enthusiast and hoon? There is none

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              #7
              Originally posted by T0nyGTSt
              are these worth importing under the 15 y.o. rule?

              i seem to recall there are even 190e 2.6 mercs under $10k
              They are not worth owning....they are probably the most gutless car I have ever driven.

              As for things to look out for ...sure mercs are well built and go forever BUT when they do go wrong they can but a big dent in your wallet.
              .

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                #8
                Originally posted by Spammy
                They are not worth owning....they are probably the most gutless car I have ever driven.
                2.6L inline 6 2597cc 120 kW 8.9 secs 212 km/h

                2.0L inline 4 1998cc 87 kW 9.8 secs 190 km/h

                1.8L inline 4 1797cc 80 kW 12.1 secs 185 km/h

                The 2.6 sounds pretty quick for what it is.

                Even the 190e (which I gather is actually 2 litre) sounds 'ok'

                The 180e sounds completely off the pace.
                Originally posted by boxxx

                Deutsche Bahn Rail: Trains are a great way to get lots of people concentrated into a small area, like a camp.
                ACA/TT: Where's the line between a car enthusiast and hoon? There is none

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by 911SC
                  why are you buying a 190E?
                  dunno, it was offered as part swap for my hilux.. dont mind the look of them..

                  Originally posted by Asteroid
                  190D FTW!
                  An old guy at work has a 190E, I'll ask him tomorrow.

                  Asteroid
                  cheers.. that would be great

                  Originally posted by Spammy
                  They are not worth owning....they are probably the most gutless car I have ever driven.

                  As for things to look out for ...sure mercs are well built and go forever BUT when they do go wrong they can but a big dent in your wallet.
                  i took one for a drive and dosnt seem to bad.. yeah its not a power house, but it wasnt a sack... im use to driving a 4x4 so speed isnt really a problem :w:


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                  any more info or common problems on them that peopel cant let me know would be great

                  cheers
                  Originally posted by Lobster
                  Freeze a gearbox and slide it under his front door

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                    #10
                    I was referring to the 1.8, my brother had a 2.0...it was dog slow around town (it felt like the handbrake was on all the time) but on the freeway it was very smooth.

                    My mate in the UK had a 2.3 Cosworth version....it went well.
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                      #11
                      yeah the one iv been lookin gat is 1.8L auto
                      Originally posted by Lobster
                      Freeze a gearbox and slide it under his front door

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                        #12
                        A couple of my friends have Cosworth 190's.... Very nice
                        WWPBD

                        Originally posted by InsaneAsylum
                        first time i was in sydney, i asked the cabbie to tell a bit about the place. he said "this here oxford st, you see 2 man, they are poofter"
                        Fuckwits Incorporated

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                          #13
                          175nm? I'd rather get out and walk.

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                            #14
                            They also start in 2nd gear so the delayed reaction from when you push the accelerator pedal (all 25cm of travel) is painfully long.
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                              #15
                              yeah i read about the starting in 2nd gear thing..

                              as for underpowered.. its only a daily.. i have the fj20 gemini for fun.. so its not really a problem.. more after cruiser comforts
                              Originally posted by Lobster
                              Freeze a gearbox and slide it under his front door

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