i've noticed a 1988 300e 5spd manual advertised in AutoTrader for some time a while back, then it disappeared. Then it reappeared at a much reduced price.

seems like the 5speed manuals do not get a price premium, and this is a double-edged blade for me: my 190e2.6 5speed manual would not fetch a good price, but that means that i can afford a replacement if i can find one.