Am I being crazy??

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Okay, thanks in part to the recent thread regarding Mercedes-Benz 190E's (pure pimping style) I cant get them out of my head. Ever since I was a small child I'd lust after this retro 80's style icon, its just filth!!

Now for the sensible stuff. I'm currently driving a Rover 200 (1999), its been very tastefully modified by the previous owner (lowered, nice 16" momo alloys, colour coded spoilers front and rear, colour coded wing mirrors etc etc. 63k miles)

Do I trade in the Rover and buy what effectively is going to be a 15+ year old car? I've seen one on autotrader I love. It's a 2.6 automatic (wish it was manual) 1990 190E. lowered, full leather and 106k miles. If I knew how to link it on here i would (if anyones interested, go to autotrader and put in the postcode CW2 5PR and its listed for £1500.)

So, am I being stupid? It's 16 years old for gods sake! But somethings telling me to check this baby out! confused

edit, piccy below:

1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 190E 2.6 Auto,
G reg. 106k, metallic black, SH, full beige leather, RCL, Cat 1, wood steering, CD, sports box, elec roof, lowered, 17 alloys, EW, beautiful condition, a credit to previous keeper, a px bargain, dealer facilities, excellent finance rates. £1,500

 

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Sounds like you've got the bug I had.

I say, if you really get something into your head, go for it, or be cursed by the nagging....

I went for it.

100k+ is NOTHING to a decent Merc, however, most Mercs of that vintage will have done FAR more, but, hide it oh, so well. (1990 Merc 190e 2.6 with 107k? , hmm, I DON'T THINK SO! )

Tread VERY carefully.

Don't buy the first car you see, however tempting, and drive as many examples as you can, to give you some idea of the feel of the cars.

I don't regret my choice of car, but, I did'nt nor have I kidded myself its cheap to run properly, it isn't andl a vintage Merc won't be either, I assure you.

Good luck mate.

P.S. Do I regret it? Yes when I think about it, No when I get in the car and drive it.

Darn, I suppose 6k a year is VERY low

You mention you're Merc has high running costs? Are we talking MPG, Servcing etc? Or mechanical issues? (I'd be used to mechanical brake downs, what with having a Rover )

I think I'll do as you say though, and start kicking some tyres to see how they go