190e 2.6 manual spec?

[whosgotmyname]

am thinkin of getting a 1990 2.6manual 190e, who's got one?

had an standard 2L 190e and apart from the near-immediate jostle in the suspension upon going sideways, i found sliding was achieved extremely easily on moist grounds, but i could not maintain the drifts for more than 70 or so metres at safe speeds, shortfall in power, low skill? i'm not bothered tuning it up n all that jazz, just want a motor thats naturally efficient, can anyone recommend the 2.6 for this, anybody got experience with this particular model, the 1990 2.6 manual before i purchase?
are they as reliable as the smaller model?
not sure the owner would appreciate me test driving in said manner so i thought i'd discover first hand.
cheers in advance ?

[Lukey baby]

they are easy to get out of shap if your running crap tyers, put good one on you'll find the limits become a lot higher, im werein 205 40 r17

[Hibbo]

Lost the back end of mine a few times, and that was a diesel auto!
It did have crap tyres though.

[Lukey baby]

yeah i must admit that the first 2.6 auto sportline i had when i was 17 i spun it on a roundabout - pirelli p6000 on 15' alloys - now on 17's on with P Ozro nuro - carnt beat them for grip!

[PaulG]

As Carol Shelby is fond of saying "too much power is just right"

Sounds like you can't go wrong with a 190.....