So anyway I’m giving some thought to a classic as an everyday drive, I just don’t do the mileage…So there’s THIS1 and then for a SH1T 
load more therer is THIS2 or even THIS3
I know SFA about them 
lol
Well I do now I’ve read Wikipdia but still…
Dude Nooooooooooooo
Nooooooooo you’re kidding right, come on fella
Go on, explain to me what qualitys that shoe box has so I can try to feel the love apart from looking like something from an 80’s gangster flick.
I had a car very similar to the first but in red, in the day a quick comfy luxury barge, sure a classic and will last well. always enjoy watching people slide across the rear bench seat if they had no seatbelt on 
As for the 2nd way too much cash and the 3rd “my eyes, my eyes” those arches are vile…
Jonny, step away from the Class A drugs!!!
I Have a merc cosworth (the proper 2.3) Great car and cheap to run with classic policies now.
I have the full Senna spec with the getrag dog box.
There was a time when cars were designed out of a passion for motor sports. The legendary Ferrari GTO was one of these cars and so was the Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3 16V. To understand the uniqueness of this automobile we must go back to the late seventies when product planners were conceiving the 190 class and its top model, the 190E 2.3 16V. Mercedes-Benz thought rallying was the best arena to showcase their new model line, named W201, but this plan quickly changed to road racing. This was the first time Mercedes sold a relatively inexpensive car. As a result, Mercedes strongly desired to promote the new model’s attributes and showcase its’ abilities in motor sports. Contributing to the fantastic driving dynamic was the now famous multilink rear suspension. It was first released on the 190 series and was instrumental in providing sporty and competitive handling. Mercedes also collaborated with engine building masters, Cosworth Technology Ltd. to help develop the 16 valve cylinder head with mechanical valve lifters. They came up with 185 hp from only 2.3 liters displacement which may not sound like a lot (compared to today’s engines) but don’t forget this was 1983 (almost 20 years ago) and the car was lightweight compared to today’s heavy weights. In the summer of 1983, the 190E 2.3 16V set out to break as many long distance high speed FIA records as possible at Nardo, Italy. After 202 hours of continuous running, multiple records were broken including the 50,000 km level at an average speed of 248 kph (154mph). Very impressive when you consider they had to stop to refuel, change drivers and service the car while the clock was ticking. During these endurance trials there were some minor aerodynamic modifications including removal of the mirrors and wipers. In addition, a lower rear axle ratio permitted a higher top speed but overall this car was almost stock and reflected well on the entire 190 series. May of 1984 was a monumental time for the 16V. The brand new Nurburgring racetrack in Germany was hosting its first F1 race and a 190E 2.3 16V won the supporting race which was great public relations. Well actually, all the cars were identical 16V’s driven by many former world champions, so a 16V was destined to win, but who’s counting. Moss, Lauda, Prost and Hill were all beaten by a young upstart driver named Ayrton Senna as some of us F1 fans know went on to be a 3 time world champion. The DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) race series became popular around this time so Mercedes entered multiple cars after satisfying the rules stipulation that required 5,000 road going versions to be built. BMW entered DTM with its enthralling M3, which was a direct rival to the 190. Competition forced Mercedes Benz to enlarge engine capacity to 2.5 liters and eventually release a more advanced Evolution 1 and 2 versions with more aerodynamic aids and horsepower. At this point, the famous engine tuner, AMG, was called upon to create a team of their own. Mercedes and AMG went on to win over 50 DTM races and numerous titles, which solidified their dedication to motor sports, which lives on to this day.
The one at �15k is a beauty…it’s only done 17k, it is a classic and with what I might add to and from work it’ll retain maybe gain some value. Obviously the AMG upgrade would be nice as would the Evo 2…it’s a wing thing just kidding it just has the AMG upgrade as standard but this car is ACE!
Ok what other classic’s for 15k would you recommend?
That Evo 2 has been kicking around for over 6 months now I thinks.
I was looking at merc cosworths last year as a daily runner instead of the Audi S4 (before I came to my senses ) and sure it’s the same one.
e30 m3 or exige s1, they are supposed to be ok ?
If it were my money it would be an E39 M5. That’s what I was planning on getting before I finally succumbed to the fact that three abreast kid seats just would not work. I’m gotta buy a Fordc Tampax or whatever its called when I could have had this. Bloody kids 
Best advice, get a Lotus Sunbeam
+1
Actually, make that +10. I absolutely love mine, and despite being lucky enough to drive some pretty exotic stuff in the last year or so, it’s always nice to get back into it. They can be had for peanuts considering their pedigree, but definitely advise finding a good one.
That one I posted in my earlier link looks to be a beaut. A little over priced but…
So Mike, as an E39 owner can you confirm that three abreast kid seats is a no no (still clinging on to the idea). Looks like there is loadsa room back there
'Fraid I’m two sprogs short of being able to confirm that Benj, but I would’ve thought where there’s a will there’s a way! Don’t underestimate the around-town fuel consumption for everyday use though. It’s fine on a run (by “fine” I mean 18-19mpg) but in town it’s more like eleven-twelvish, so we ended up getting a Prius for the missus as a runabout!
IMO it remains about the perfect counterpart car for an Exige, especially an S1. They are almost as exactly opposite as you could wish for, with strengths and weaknesses in interlocking areas.
Thanks Mike. I do tiny miles (3-4k a year) so as long as my missus never sees how often I’d have to fill it up…no problem
Plus, I know if I found a good’n it would be probably end up being a keeper for me like the Exige.
I’m dreaming though as it just won’t work with the kid seats…tempted to go and see that one and see if they would fit though…
Where are you in SW London? I’m in Sydenham so if you wanted to drop by one evening and check out the practicalities, you’d be very welcome.
Thanks Mike - pm sent.
Lol would you pair please sod off