Had one for 3 years. Is it a stick or auto? Auto, 2.3 will be slow. Stick, much better, but still no rocket. Perfect for a kid. Fuel economy is not the greatest for a 4 banger, but not terrible. I got 23-25 city, 25-29 hwy. Others may vary. Still screwed together like a Benz. Quality materials. AC was hit or miss. My aux fans failed which made a big difference. The car itself was extremely reliable. Never stranded me. I think the maintenance is the same across the Benz line. Pricey parts, but once fixed...they stay fixed.
I wish my folks had bought me a Benz when I turned 16.
I think, though, that $1900 is pretty high for that model. AC should work, and work well.
No emissions, though, in GA. That's nice.