190E 2.5-16v Evolution II
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jqhn80 said:
mark.c said:
jqhn80 said:
Great car, I always preferred this to the over-hyped E30 M3.
Yeah, E30 M3's are rubbish.
E30M3SE said:
Love these, I remember seeing them when DTM visited Donington in the early nineties along with the Audi, Omegas and the M3's, the Benz was always my favorite though with that massive wing 
Car is in great condition seeing as it's 25 years old, it's not perfect as it's covered 70k miles, but that's reasonably low mileage for one of these. My Evo 1 had 120,000 mls on it and a friend has an Evo II with 300,000kms + and it's as in as good condition as mine. My car has only had one owner it's entire life so it's been babied I think. It was from Luxembourg initially and I think registered by the dealer, then sold to Switzerland to a Portuguese guy. He kept it there until 2004 then moved back to Portugal with it where's it's stayed ever since. It's got no rust that I can see, anywhere, for example there's only a tiny bit of surface rust on the original exhaust system. Doesn't look like it's ever been driven in the wet!
I've had a lot of Mercs and I've currently got a W140 and a 300SEL, but the 190 was really a very well built car. They have their issues, but they are simple to fix. The interior in these are so hard wearing like Mercs used to be before 1999.
As for the wood, that's a difficult one. The wood stereo is hilarious I've never seen one like that before. In the boot is the most ridiculous array of HiFi gear, all Alpine, class A amps, DSP's, and a bloody big subwoofer. It's also got a tape holder all in wood too (Zebrano).
The wood is dealer fit, a lot of Evo's had this applied, particularly in Switzerland. There are bits that look awful like the bit around the heater controls, and the stereo (I've got a last model Becker with Nav that's going to go in it), but I'm not sure if to remove the rest as the trim below it could be damaged. Also being dealer fit, it's kind of distorting the history removing it.
Here's a photo under the car.
I've had a lot of Mercs and I've currently got a W140 and a 300SEL, but the 190 was really a very well built car. They have their issues, but they are simple to fix. The interior in these are so hard wearing like Mercs used to be before 1999.
As for the wood, that's a difficult one. The wood stereo is hilarious I've never seen one like that before. In the boot is the most ridiculous array of HiFi gear, all Alpine, class A amps, DSP's, and a bloody big subwoofer. It's also got a tape holder all in wood too (Zebrano).
The wood is dealer fit, a lot of Evo's had this applied, particularly in Switzerland. There are bits that look awful like the bit around the heater controls, and the stereo (I've got a last model Becker with Nav that's going to go in it), but I'm not sure if to remove the rest as the trim below it could be damaged. Also being dealer fit, it's kind of distorting the history removing it.
Here's a photo under the car.
Edited by Lagerlout on Sunday 21st May 10:53
WojaWabbit said:
Awesome is often an overused word these days... But that is genuinely awesome!
Please say you're going to remove all the stick on 'wood' though?!!
Removing the wood would dammage the originality....merc stuck it there when it left the factory.Please say you're going to remove all the stick on 'wood' though?!!
I too thought my M3 evo was a little over rated but wish I had it now to chose to sell or keep.
Caddyshack said:
WojaWabbit said:
Awesome is often an overused word these days... But that is genuinely awesome!
Please say you're going to remove all the stick on 'wood' though?!!
Removing the wood would dammage the originality....merc stuck it there when it left the factory.Please say you're going to remove all the stick on 'wood' though?!!
Quick update. Car has had to have a few things doing to it to get it through the mot and registered including making some repeater mirror indicators to avoid having to drill holes in the wings. Sounds odd but it's reversible and doesn't mess up the car or any of the special evo bits.
All the wood trim is going and the massive old alpine system is being replaced with a period Becker unit. Lights also have to be changed of course.
Luke at LG Autoworx has been pouring over the car and we are fours days into the mother of all detailing jobs. Engine is done and the paintwork corrected got the interior to do next and the detail items but it looks astounding now almost better than new which is brilliant for a 25 year old car! Here's a few pics.
All the wood trim is going and the massive old alpine system is being replaced with a period Becker unit. Lights also have to be changed of course.
Luke at LG Autoworx has been pouring over the car and we are fours days into the mother of all detailing jobs. Engine is done and the paintwork corrected got the interior to do next and the detail items but it looks astounding now almost better than new which is brilliant for a 25 year old car! Here's a few pics.
Edited by Lagerlout on Sunday 3rd January 21:32
Edited by Lagerlout on Saturday 7th January 22:54
Absolutely stunning. Love this. In terms of road presence and collectibility - it far outshines any modern day supercar. Seen dozens od E30 M3 Evo's but can't ever remember seeing an Evo 2 on the road. Love it. Gorgeous, what a FIND!! You must be very proud :-) You just need an original 2002 Turbo now as a stable mate for it?
Candellara said:
Absolutely stunning. Love this. In terms of road presence and collectibility - it far outshines any modern day supercar. Seen dozens od E30 M3 Evo's but can't ever remember seeing an Evo 2 on the road. Love it. Gorgeous
Lovely car.Used to see one back in the late 90s/2000 at Curborough. Looked great on the lanes round there
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