Located in Pasadena, CA: 1986 Mercedes Benz 300e 5-Speed Manual - This car is 1 of less than 400 produced. Bought in Europe. Note: This car is NOT a grey market car. It's a USA market car with Full Options, but was bought, picked-up, and driven in Europe before being shipped to USA. Extremely rare 5-Spd Manual Transmission Stick Shift Model. All Original. Odometer stopped at 195k 5 yrs ago, must have approx 250k well maintained miles. Mileage irrelevant since car is in excellent condition and shape. Only gets better as it ages gracefully. Will easily run another 250k as is. Immaculate. Books & Records from day it left factory. Meticulously maintained. Just smogged. Always passes smog. Very rare orig color - Thistle Green Metallic. Light mushroom cream inside. Very clean in & out. No major issues. Minor wear & tear. Mercedes enthusiast's dream car. Everything works. Daily driver or collectible. Best example. Garaged. Selling because one too many cars, need space. Car needs nothing - only new owner who will love and appreciate it. You will not find a better car. Must know car model to appreciate. Make an offer. Serious offers only. Find contact info and more pics on Craigslist Los Angeles Listing at (or search "Rare 300e Manual Stick").

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Mileage irrelevant, well if you say so

I honestly would've been a serious buyer if it was any other color. I really hate that color. Very nice car though. GLWS

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93' 190E Sportline LE
80' 450SEL 6.9
67' 250SE

Thanks pirublues.

Very cool car. I have an 86 5 speed transmission in my 91 300TE and its a fantastic driving car. Any idea if the cam was changed in yours? I know the early cars had an issue with the cams being soft. I also think your production figures are a bit off. I think there were around 800 5 speed cars in the US market for 86. Either way its a VERY rare car but rare doesn't always equal the high dollar price I bet you are expecting. For reference here is another 86 5 speed that didn't sell at 4900. It has less than 100k and looks fantastic. Not trying to burst your bubble but you also need to be realistic with what you are expecting. I ended up parting out my 87 300E which also had a 5 speed when I couldn't sell it for more than $1000. The market for any W124 thats not an E500E is about rock bottom right now. GLWS!

Mercedes Benz E Class 300E | eBay

You may be right gatorblue92.

Engine is original, never opened, with no issues. Cams have not been changed.

And true, this car on paper has no value. It's value lies in knowing what the car is and is not. Anyone who has had one in good shape will know that the manual tranny'd models have a totally different character compared to its auto siblings.

And no, I don't expect high dollars. But I'm not selling it for nothing either.

This is the truth. My 300TE went from a boring wagon to a exceedingly fun car to drive when I completed my 5 speed swap. The 5th gear really gives the M103 legs and mid 20's highway MPG.

PM me how much you're looking for.

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93' 190E Sportline LE
80' 450SEL 6.9
67' 250SE

Just did, pirublues.

me too

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Centrally located in North East Central Pa.

SOLD....to an avid enthusiast of many greats. Amongst cars between him and his buddy are a 190e 2.3-16 Cosworth and ....... a BMW (ahem, sorry) E30 3-series WAGON. Yes, that's E30-Wagon!

Thank you all for looking.

I have to agree with the seller's perception of mileage on this one. I purchased my 300E 5spd with 300,000 miles on it and I've owned it for 19 years. For 16 of those years it was my daily driver. I'm just now having the motor rebuilt but this was my fault. When I got a new vehicle I garaged the 300E with the intent to use it as a weekender. Unfortunately I let it sit to long and now a rebuild is required. Dumb a** me!
T's300E

Was that car originally from Arizona? My grandpa bought one exactly like that. He preferred 5 speeds

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1993 e300
1995 e320
1994 e320
2006 s500 4matic
2004 Jeep wj overland
2001 Ducati 748
2004 Honda shadow aero

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I know but if the op was still on here. Thought it would be cool if that was my grandpas car. He did a bunch of those special order cars back in the day

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1993 e300
1995 e320
1994 e320
2006 s500 4matic
2004 Jeep wj overland
2001 Ducati 748
2004 Honda shadow aero