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

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Old 08-20-2008, 09:59 PM
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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!
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Just based off the physical, it looks really nice
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Mosselman 190E 16V+ C63S+ Abarth 595
real Cosworth no doubt. and its a 5 speed
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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.
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That car does look real nice.

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