1989 Merc 230E
#1
1989 Merc 230E
Have been offered one, apparently its about 500 quid, tidy enough with a bit of Tax and Test, just thinking of running it whilst I save up for something interesting and getting rid of the Rover 200 BRM.
What are they like, seem to be well regarded and I know the owner of this one so is it a good bet.
Only concern is the fuel consumption, dont fancy it if ity wont crack 25 mpg !
What are they like, seem to be well regarded and I know the owner of this one so is it a good bet.
Only concern is the fuel consumption, dont fancy it if ity wont crack 25 mpg !
#5
See here
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=402142
I've had a 230E (4dr) and 230TE (estate) and both didn't get much over 20-25mpg. Only a 4 cylinder block, so don't expect a smooth V6 or anything!
Easy to maintain though, as still uses a carb!
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=402142
I've had a 230E (4dr) and 230TE (estate) and both didn't get much over 20-25mpg. Only a 4 cylinder block, so don't expect a smooth V6 or anything!
Easy to maintain though, as still uses a carb!
#7
economy isn't great 25mpg on average, they only have 136bhp so are pretty slow. Especially compared with a 200 BRM. I used to have a BRM and had a 1995 E220 merc as a run around last year. The E220 has the more modern fuel injected ali 16v engine with 150bhp and that wasn't partically quick.
They are bullet proof though and are the last of the over enginered mercs
They are bullet proof though and are the last of the over enginered mercs
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