I Bought A Mercedes 190E To Build An Evo II Replica

[@felixadlington3207]

Can't wait for the finish build an old mercs can be the best vehicles

[@magnacars]

Thank you Felix, me too!

[@kylereese4822]

​@@magnacars The 190 E Elektro was a limited series of fully electric variants of the Mercedes-Benz W201. Back in May 1990, Mercedes revealed a fully electric 190 E at the Hannover Fair. Imagine a Tesla powered version.....

[@usmanqamar9164]

😢​@@magnacars

[@burkebell]

Crest vid and congratulations. Back in the 80s and 90s I owned a standard 190 and moved up to a 2.3-16. Great cars and still under appreciated. Looking forward to your build.

[@magnacars]

Thanks! 👍 next video you’ll see everything wrong with it

[@ryane2626]

So you made a deal at $2000 but paid $2700…. That girl had those guys come specifically so she could get more money out of you. As soon as someone tries to change a deal walk away. You got scammed out of $700

[@MrMxm13]

i wouldn't pay 2k for that car, maybe 1,500

[@RAHUL_KZN]

His excitement got the better of him, when he showed he wanted the car that bad she knew she had him hooked

[@eljos1]

He the one who offered more money. She never asked for more lol

[@magnacars]

@@eljos1yes

[@FloridaManMason]

As a mercedes owner myself i can assure you this isnt gonna be your only one. i really want to get a w124 at some point. Ive owned 3 mercedes now, my first one being a 1977 mercedes 300d that i traded a 1985 toyota van for, second being a parts car and third ended up being a 82 300sd that i got running and driving for 700usd. unfortunately i wrecked my 300d so that's why i bought my 300sd. cant wait to see how this build turns out.

[@ruibarreira6585]

I am looking to for a w124 wagon for campervan and trips

[@magnacars]

@@ruibarreira6585 just wait until you see what I'm going to do with this one...

[@knuteisbar8623]

Oh man. Now you have got me. A few years ago, i bought a w201 with the 2,3 machine. And i began to restore it. It was full of rust. And in the meantime my son was born. With the down syndrome. And yesterday i was nearly about to quit restoring this cool Mercedes. And then you told me not ro quit. And maybe its the best thing i can do. Because my son loves this old car. 😀 So i will keep on welding! 👍

[@ayz48]

I'm rocking a well maintanied 190E 2.0 in Denmark, and its been my daily for 3 years now. Before that I had a 190E 2.6 for 2 years, and I still have it, and are about to swap the engine and drivetrain, together with the airride i bourght for the 2.6. Legendary car! Looking forward to see more of this project of yours!

[@magnacars]

Thank you sir! Next video we will see what’s wrong with it

[@captaincrankshaft]

Excited for you! Congrats dude

[@magnacars]

Thank you Jackson!

[@tayk7100]

I'm a BMW and a E30 guy myself, but always had respect for Mercedes and specifically this one, its similar shape and body line to the E30 always caught my eyes! Can't wait to see this build! One love from Winnipeg, CA

[@magnacars]

Thanks for sharing! I love an E30 M3

[@frankprevioussibanda6987]

Iam a fan of these square body type era cars

[@jiovannyzavala294]

Oh man recently fell in love with Mercedes, sold my old project lancer gts and bought a 2016 e350 to daily. Dream project car rn is a 190e so I’m excited for your build bro new sub 😁👍

[@timidu7363]

honestly the car should be 1000$ not more

[@s13zenki]

I’ve had a 190e for a few years now, it’s the best car I’ve ever owned I love it can’t wait to see what you do with it

[@magnacars]

Thanks, I already love it.

[@Chase_Schrader]

Looking forward to seeing the build around Calgary come summer time!

[@magnacars]

You and me both!

[@al1356]

Hang on a minute. You say no bank loans and no debt, what about the $5500 your grandparents lent you? Mate that is still debt as it’s money that you owe. Good luck moving forward though, I was just like you as a teenager and I still love cars now I’m old 👍

[@magnacars]

Yes, I started paying it back when I moved to Canada they forgave the loan. Which was incredibly kind of them.

[@nickywalledorff648]

@@magnacars😎👍 from 🇫🇷

[@boombox789]

Good luck brother. Massive journey with am insane endpoint. I think you'll learn old-school car stuff is very straightforward. The hardest thing will be getting over your fears. Hope the best 👍

[@hiteshsingh276]

Coming from South Africa, I can say you got scammed for $2700...we have tons of these cars from $1000 poor condition and $3000 excellent condition

[@guerillagorilla4423]

He got scammed out of 700. You can't compare Canada to a country that is on the other side of the world, though.

[@brandonlovejoy6476]

Can’t wait to see the build . Literally building the same thing currently . Got a 1990 2.6 for $1900 . Needed some work but I’m actually about to start it back up in 2 weeks after getting some more parts . Good luck !

[@imdomitv4339]

my dad back in the day had an evo 2, he told me it had so many problems and had to get it to shop a lot but it was a still a really cool and fun car

[@OutdoorMackie]

I can’t wait for the build! It’s going to look insane!

[@WildWestAutoDetailing]

In this process with my 190 right now, it’s an adventure no doubt, can’t wait to see more videos

[@STMGOAT]

We are waiting for the mercedes. You should also put black rims

[@STMGOAT]

My name is Levi

[@richyclubsport5155]

Had a Hass Motorsport 2.3 16v back in the 80s had the Evo type kit as part of the conversion, was featured in several magazines in England at the time of my ownership

[@lochlannrb]

im planning on doing this exact build cant wait to see your finished product

[@magnacars]

Thanks, goal is 20k

[@jeremyzornes4930]

this is awesome to see! I can't wait to se the finished product. what kit are you going to be using?

[@magnacars]

Evo II or do you mean company?

[@rajputnations]

I love your dedication ❤

[@retrotech383]

I love the casual little text saying "didn't want to move to England" as you're telling us about going up to Canada Also as a European i feel a little bad for people in NA with these prices, this would be like a 1200 euro car maybe

[@ikerelorriaga1867]

I bought a BMW E28 which seemed to have some rust. When started working on it i saw that the rust was worst than expected and spent lots of hours cutting welding and painting. It didnt worth the money paid. That unit seems to have same problem as mine. If i would have known all the work it needed probably i would have rejected it. Good luck with yours.

[@MegaRetr]

I can’t wait for the build! ))))

[@MindfulHeights]

Great buy! I also got one. The rust spot beneath the washer fluid tank is super common.

[@magnacars]

I’ve been told I will need to box the fenders anyways for the evo II kit to turn.

[@KcazP1]

You have to be the worst negotiator ever from 2k to 2500 THEN adding 200 FOR NO REASON💀

[@michaelj7069]

This is awesome. Two of my favourite cars. I love both variants. Looking forward to seeing this around Calgary.

[@magnacars]

Thanks me too

[@masterrace1337]

If you guys wanna check out another crazy build, look for Mercedes 190E FTSENNA, it's a tribute to the 190E that Ayrton Senna drove in Brazil.

[@jonathannorris9143]

The evo2 has larger front wheel wells to fit the bigger brakes, wheels, tyres + the lower suspension. If you are going to fix the rusty front wheel well you may as well make it bigger to accommodate things down the track.

[@magnacars]

That’s what I’ve been told. Not sure how to make it larger and mount the coolant reservoir

[@ronpaulprez12]

I drive a 190D 2.5 5 cylinder. Always wanted to do what you're doing! Looking forward to following along!

[@magnacars]

I’m glad you have one too! Awesome cars

[@chfilms7651]

Youre gonna spend way more then you think, most of the work will be teadious, it will take much longer than you think....but it will be worth it. Youre gonna learn a ton. Love the project!

[@magnacars]

That's the plan! I hope it doesn’t take too long

[@EdenLand17]

You got this!! I hope your views grow for the long videos and not just shorts ❤

[@magnacars]

Thank you so much Eden

[@ByteRide_40496]

Im from Stuttgart and not even here you can find a 190 that cheap anymore. A few years ago everybody wanted to get rid of their diesels because of new city regulations. Was the best time to buy back then

[@magnacars]

Good to hear, other people have told me I got ripped off but I don’t think so.

[@Dumptheclutchevo]

Just found your channel...subbed... and congrats fella, I'm excited to see this happen! I'm an ex=pat Brit, living in NYC, and am rebuilding my Lancia Delta Integrale Evoluzione right now, and also want to drive it around the whole US, crazy maybe, but hey... Good luck dude!

[@magnacars]

That's insane! Crazy cool car! I'd be down to cruise some of it together...

[@sahilkhosa2273]

That car is toast

[@alextheshrimp.]

You’re basically living my dream lol. I want to get an EVOII fiberglass kit as well, and learn the process of working on cars. I’m hoping to learn from your vids in the future. Best of luck

[@magnacars]

I’m so glad you found the channel! I hope we can learn together. Next video will be seeing everything that’s wrong with it

[@crispeik2784]

New the stradman is on the way!! I hope your dream comes true. Remember my name I will support you till you make it !!

[@kangekaelsus3811]

Buy EU headlights for them if you can. They are much better looking and will make the car shine again 🥰 amazing car brother! I own a w124 E200 1990. ATM never driven a w201 before but I'm going to pick one up soon as a second car 😊

[@YouWillBe322]

I saw one in Germany for sale with a 5L AMG 400hp engine for sale so you can fit a better engine into it.

[@billywalters3565]

love seeing someone local doing cool shit! keep it up bro!

[@magnacars]

thanks mate

[@rollingstone1689]

I love the 190e. Or the c43 amg 2 of my all time favourite mercs

[@bwhaggis199]

Looking forward to this the merc evo is one of my favourite cars will be interested to see how yours turns out

[@magnacars]

You and me both!

[@raymondkoledoye9941]

190E is was my favourite loved car.❤

[@tomasgladic1619]

so ecxited to see your journey at I am looking for same thing and I dont´ have experience in restoring cars neither.Make it flawless bud.

[@natandirt]

Guys keep in mind that 2700 CAD is around 1950 USD, and 2000 CAD is only 1500 USD, so the original price wasnt bad, she deffo scammed him afterwards tho lmao

[@bigt-ty1id]

didnt even watch the vid yet but holy shit that f150 was so sick

[@ProdbyYVNG]

Sick project man, wanna see how turns out, Keep working 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@magnacars]

Thanks! Will do!

[@berkaytug9781]

Good luck. Im also planning to do the same project. Looking forward to see the next step.

[@magnacars]

Thanks, next vid we will see everything that’s wrong with it

[@locked01]

What can you mod, legally, in UK? I mean, going around with a 190 transformed into an EVO II replica, larger, with a wing and so on, would be le legal?

[@DailyDriver.]

I’ll be subscribing to keep tabs on this build for sure

[@christopherhillegas]

just bought a 190e as well i have the same plans this year!

[@magnacars]

Good thing you can see how mine goes

[@MobileValeterStirling]

Are you a million air bro ? Nice car man 🤘🏻drive safe bro

[@tjarkbernecker3847]

damn a 190e with airbag, electric windows, cruise control and aircon is pretty high spec, maybe the highest u could get. hope u keep all that in it because their arent that many left.

[@magnacars]

I plan on keeping the interior close to stock as it doesn’t fit in my budget, however we’ll see…

[@carswithmula]

Cant wait for the next video!!

[@Valsmercedes]

You sound a lot like me I saved for a year and spent all of it on my 2nd car an SLK32 AMG. Maintenance sucks but it's all worth it!

[@magnacars]

Keep going brother

[@JoelDeLeon-fi3vo]

I’m getting a 190D to do the same good luck mate

[@marijevandermeer3383]

Love the jetta

[@schrodingerscat8621]

A Mercedes 2.3 16 valve Wasn’t available?

[@magnacars]

Not in my budget

[@craigauty6756]

Good luck with the build

[@brienmacgearailt7801]

I have the same car..this will be fun to watch

[@sepitbeats]

gonna do the same next year wish me luck and please document it nicely so i can learn how to do thisxD and consider a m104 swap

[@magnacars]

I will trust me!

[@danksourav]

How much was the total cost

[@BoostAlmighty]

Perfect interior.... GREAT! Because it sucks spending money on a car there (except seats, wheel, shifter bits & gauges of course). So you got lucky there. 😎

[@magnacars]

I know and I love the dark blue color!

[@ivanbro1208]

brotha that merc in that condition costs about 1000 euros in my country

[@gianlozano102]

Man im so excited for this

[@armanamanzhol4234]

Never give up

[@aknemre6301]

Good luck on your project brother

[@magnacars]

thanks brother

[@joiner_hdhi9991]

You have to cut the inner Fender anyway. You can‘t go that low with the Stock ones.

[@magnacars]

good to know lol

[@magnacars]

do you know anyone I can talk to about this? any tips?

[@joiner_hdhi9991]

@@magnacars unfortunately not. I could send you some Pictures auf my Evo1 Replika inner fender that has been already changed. I could also Show you a 190E Evo 2 Replika on 17 Inch that is already lowered but Looks strange in the front. Because it uses the Stock inner fender. The Evo 2 wheel arch is slightly higher than the Stock one.

[@mr.chicken4805]

love the idea, I have a 190e that Im going to put an evo 2 kit on aswell😁

[@magnacars]

Go for it!

[@IoannisOGB]

2,7k is Crazy for the 2.3l Version in germany you cant get it for under 15k€

[@KEPaa46]

My friend have one authentic mercedes 190E EVO2 his is 247/501 and that car is crazy he rev up to 7-8k stock and his is old timer still with all original parts and he drive it daily and he have iconic racing wrap 😂 7:20

[@magnacars]

Does he have IG?

[@KEPaa46]

Yes but private sry he doesn’t share his life

[@haydenpennington]

sold the truck to oliver francis? low key flex

[@DanielInce]

Those wheels, what a find!

[@magnacars]

Apparently they’re the real deal! I thought they were reps

[@DanielInce]

@@magnacars Pumped for you and this project!

[@andreashighspeed9106]

@@magnacarsdo you know the name of the wheels? 😊

[@xanderk.3851]

Did he get the 8V or the 16V model? I think he got 8V. There might not be as much tuning potential compared tot the 16V model but if the bodykit makes him happy, I'm happy

[@magnacars]

It's the 2.3 so 8V I think

[@simon.speaks]

Hey man, if you ever feel like upgrading to a rust free great condition 190E 2.6L with 153K kms, I’m located in Vancouver, BC and could give you a good deal. I always wanted to do the EVO conversion just didn’t have the time nor patience lol

[@magnacars]

Dm me on IG please Simon it’s Magnacars

[@cars1040]

I love your car

[@magnacars]

Thank you

[@Summit.soless]

Best video on your channel 👌

[@magnacars]

Glad you think so!

[@jboyybeatz]

Did you casually sell your truck to Oliver Francis? 😂

[@magnacars]

yes haha, completely random

[@jboyybeatz]

@@magnacars that’s so dope, lol.

[@juancarlosmuniz8865]

2700? These cars are going up in value. She made a good profit.

[@SUBIBISU]

Hell yeah Alberta

[@Thijsandcars]

Yes you have a new subscriber! :)

[@dolmio_sauce]

i have a 190e, they all rust in the same spots, yours probably needs all 4 jacking points and sils welded, rear subframe mounts welded and front inner arches welded. Thats a lot of work to get done in 6 months, not including everything else. good luck lol

[@magnacars]

My goal is 60 days 😬

[@var6796]

i have 2 300e's i was gonna start a channel on working on them

[@Freak-711]

My favorite car

[@enjoyurmachine]

bro casually just sold a car to oliver francis?! what the fuck dude that's a dream

[@magnacars]

haha I know right! I promise it wasn't planned

[@Hudanasheeds]

Bro you are doing the same thing wich is my dream car model turning it into a beast god bless

[@magnacars]

You can do it! I love making ‘replicas’

[@justiceofskitzerland6429]

Theres one of those in the trailer park my grandpa live in.

[@magnacars]

That’s very cool! Maybe you can save it

[@Josh-kr6jw]

considering moving to canda or usa after im done school in ireland would the car scene and prices be similar to the usa in canada?

[@xUNKNOWNxAC94]

I literally saw the same car today. Well In Houston tx. 😂

[@magnacars]

That’s dope, they’re rare

[@jacekczogalla8641]

Im currently doing a 190e project car in poland. Totaly rebuilding from scratch… than making it hit 350km on dyno… if you need some help hit me up

[@magnacars]

Are you doing the body kit?

[@florider_hd]

this is exactly what i wanna do. i would paint it in that sexy two tone red

[@magnacars]

I know my color scheme...

[@Sus1337]

Was that oliver francis???

[@xcgavin5658]

Definitely hired 2 of her friends to joyride the car and upsell it

[@tzansaselepe9139]

Where do you guys get the EVO body kit

[@rogbrown1458]

Still own three for use when in the UK.

[@magnacars]

You have 3 190?!

[@rogbrown1458]

@@magnacars Yeah I do.two K reg and one L reg.Had two previous which got sold on.

[@ItsMrCream]

Stoked to see how it turns out!

[@johnathanstaunton4782]

Following this in Ireland ❤️ who did you source the kit from??

[@magnacars]

Hedgehog tuning you will see how it fits soon