New member saying hi

[will_uk]

Hello people,

Just realised that I've been registered for ages and not posted a 'hello' as of yet.

Anyway, hello to you all!

I've been interested in Mercedes-Benz for some time, have owned quite a few, and currently have a fairly tidy 190E 2.5-16.

Quite a few posts over at www.mbclub.co.uk so many of you will know me from over there

Was at Brooklands this sunday (MB World):

Anyway, hope that I can help where I can, and look forward to reading loads of interesting posts over here

If I can help in any way please let me know.

Cheers,

Will

[pentoman]

Hi Will,

Very nice looking car, and good to see another 2.5. Silver is better though (just kidding ). I was going to go to the meet on Sunday but couldn't. Was the 2.5-16 appreciated like it should be? I think we're the only 2.5s on pistonheads; there's a couple of 2.3s though. Please stick around to help me answer all the cossie Merc questions that I am always called upon to answer!! It's great here and nice to talk about cars other than Mercs. Everyone's nice too.

I am trying to learn everything I can about cossie Mercs but there is rather little known. Here's a welcome gift if you haven't seen it before, the original autocar articles from when the 2.3-16 came out.

www.knapplane.plus.com/190e/16v/mag/star1.jpg
www.knapplane.plus.com/190e/16v/mag/star2.jpg
www.knapplane.plus.com/190e/16v/mag/star3.jpg
www.knapplane.plus.com/190e/16v/mag/star4.jpg
www.knapplane.plus.com/190e/16v/mag/star5.jpg
www.knapplane.plus.com/190e/16v/mag/star6.jpg

I believe today's Autocar has an article on 'past masters' or similar, featuring an almandine red 2.5-16, I'll be picking it up later.

I've seen you about on mbclub, although you are conspicuously absent from mercedes190.co.uk! I currently help to admin that site, we're hoping to make it look better in the future.

Russell
PS how old are you out of interest?

[mergli]

Hello Will, I'm sure Russell (pentoman) will be glad of the company :-)

Adam.

[pentoman]

mergli said:

Hello Will, I'm sure Russell (pentoman) will be glad of the company :-)

Adam.

hahaha

[iluvmercs]

Welcome to the fold, Will!

Good to see another older Merc in here! A very nice example, too

Fresh from his run in with a Porsche, maybe Pentoman and yourself could get together for some 2.5-16 vs 2.5-16 action

Darren

ETA: 1000th post

Edited by iluvmercs on Wednesday 17th January 16:53

[will_uk]

Hi Pentoman & others,

Yes I'm an active member of mbclub and I'm also registered on mercedes190.co.uk and 190revolution IIRC.

I've definately made a few posts on mercedes190.co.uk, there's some photos in the member's gallery too

It's my second W201 16v, I used to own an early 2.3-16, but I've owned a few 190Es in other guises too, as well as W202s (C200, C230 Kompressor) and a W124 (300TE) etc.

I've probably viewed at least 20/30+ 2.3-16s & 2.5-16s over the years too..

Glad to find like minded enthusiasts and if I can help in anyway please feel free to ask

Cheers,

Will

[silverback mike]

Hi Will,

Lovely car you have there, very nice indeed.

Mines a shed.
(but a damn good one)

Welcome chap.

Mike.