Spotted for sale: Mercedes Benz 190E Evolution II Replica - The price asked? A whopping RM50K

You're not going to see this for sale very often. This is a replica of the 1990 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II. Asking price is an extremely high RM50,000 for something which is not an original. Simple tell-tales would be the fact that the original was only made in left-hand drive. The fact that there were only 502 made by Mercedes Benz means that if it were a real thing it would also cost in excess of USD$100,000 these days. I actually wrote about the original here some days back in fact.

So why do I think the chap is asking RM50,000 for his replica? It actually looks bloody nice in fact. But personally, after you do the math it does not reason out logically. Of course a standard 190e 2.0 car would cost you RM15,000 at the most. A 2.5-16 Cosworth engine could cost you RM15,000 with labour and new parts. The bodykit from Indonesia and paint at RM15,000 with all taxes. This leaves about RM5,000 for the interior and wheels. I suppose he is just trying to recoup his expenses. But RM50,000 for something that is just a very well done up replica is a little pricey.

But who knows. The car is stunning that much I can say. As much as I would love to have a 190E 2.5-16 Evo II I'd personally pay half the amount at the most. And that would be pushing it. As for the amount asked, I could get an original 2.5-16. It usually sells for RM35,000-45,000 these days here in Malaysia. Now that would give you proper bragging rights at the club. Yes?

Original add on mudah.my here (while it lasts) or read it below (with bad English intact):

"1992 Mercedes Benz 190E (M)

RM50,000

Serius bayer call direct...

Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
190E
Type
Sports
Transmission
Manual
Engine Capacity
2500 cc
Mileage
110 000 - 119 999
Reg. Year
1993
Mfg. Year
1992
Features
Bodykit, CD Player, Central Lock, DVD Player, Sport Rims"

Read more at http://www.mudah.my/Mercedes+Benz+190E+M+-35032632.htm#XzhJIjRsbf4m0tly.99