If its right hand drive its not that common a model, but saying that they are fairly common in left hand drive in Europe.

I used to have a RHD 200TE with a manual 5 speed box and it was a good car. In day to day driving its was plenty fast enough and it gave good fuel economy.

What price are they asking for the one in South Africa...the reason I ask is that cars in South Africa tend to be quite expensive.

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Current Mercs
R129 1994 300-24SL
W124 320E Turbo Technics Twin Turbo 350bhp

Previous Mercs
W124 1986 Quad Cam AMG Hammer, 45,000 miles
W124 300E Turbo Technics Twin Turbo 320bhp
W124 E500