Buying a 2.6L 190e with Cosworth Skirts/Bumpers or a real 2.3-16v.

discoduck · 08-20-2008, 10:59 PM

Hi everyone,

I'm looking into a 19xx 2.6L with what appears to be the body of a 2.3-16v.

It's 120,000km and it's going for $3900 CDN. I'm not sure about the service records of yet, as I'm going to meet with the seller later this week.

Here's a pic:

http://kijiji.ebayimg.com/i19/05/k/0...?set_id=1C4000

It's either that or spend a little bit of cash for a real 2.3-16v with 166,000km for $5000 CDN.

This one has dual exhaust and it's a 5speed.

No rust on both cars and both seem to be in excellent body condition.

I also have a mechanic that will come with me to check out both cars and the service history.

With my current situation, I'd have to buy the car and store it for about 4 months as I have no space on my garage and driveway.

What do you guys think? What would you do? I'm leaning towards spending a bit more to get the Cosworth as I think it would hold it's value more than the 2.6L, but maintenance may be questionable.

Thanks!

tunayballa · 08-21-2008, 01:30 PM

Just based off the physical, it looks really nice

AMGC · 08-24-2008, 02:15 PM

real Cosworth no doubt. and its a 5 speed

Wolf190 · 08-25-2008, 03:20 AM

I don't think you could go wrong, that 2.6 looked like a pretty sweet ride, and the peak horsepower with the 2.6 is comparable to that of the 2.3-16.

Sincity · 08-26-2008, 09:30 PM

That car does look real nice.

08-20-2008, 10:59 PM	#1
discoduck Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8	Buying a 2.6L 190e with Cosworth Skirts/Bumpers or a real 2.3-16v. Hi everyone, I'm looking into a 19xx 2.6L with what appears to be the body of a 2.3-16v. It's 120,000km and it's going for $3900 CDN. I'm not sure about the service records of yet, as I'm going to meet with the seller later this week. Here's a pic: http://kijiji.ebayimg.com/i19/05/k/0...?set_id=1C4000 It's either that or spend a little bit of cash for a real 2.3-16v with 166,000km for $5000 CDN. This one has dual exhaust and it's a 5speed. No rust on both cars and both seem to be in excellent body condition. I also have a mechanic that will come with me to check out both cars and the service history. With my current situation, I'd have to buy the car and store it for about 4 months as I have no space on my garage and driveway. What do you guys think? What would you do? I'm leaning towards spending a bit more to get the Cosworth as I think it would hold it's value more than the 2.6L, but maintenance may be questionable. Thanks!

08-21-2008, 01:30 PM	#2
tunayballa Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 84	Just based off the physical, it looks really nice __________________ Sony 7'' in-dash dvd player Magellan GPS iPod Ready PS2 Mountain Breeze Air Freshener

08-24-2008, 02:15 PM	#3
AMGC Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: MA Posts: 150	real Cosworth no doubt. and its a 5 speed __________________ 1996 C36 ///AMG Tinted, avantgarde, euro headlights & corners, HIDs, smoked LED tails, Rieger window spoiler, AMG pedal kit, AMG stem caps(woo!), interior mods, carbon fibered bay covers, eibachs, Brabus V's, W210 LED mirrors, CF gruppeM intake, many mods to come... 1986 2.3-16 Cosworth 5 speed Monos, Momo, Euros, smoked crap, !Need seats pref. Sportlines! also many mods to come...(whoosh)

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08-25-2008, 03:20 AM	#4
Wolf190 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 140	I don't think you could go wrong, that 2.6 looked like a pretty sweet ride, and the peak horsepower with the 2.6 is comparable to that of the 2.3-16.

08-26-2008, 09:30 PM	#5
Sincity Super Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vegas, baby! Posts: 802	That car does look real nice.