Thanks for your responses.

I am looking at 2 190E's and a 1998 C230. All look very good and reasonably affordable. However, the key will be the review of the maintenance records. I'm willing to pay more for the right car. Still a bit leery with modern electronic controls but the C230 appeared fairly basic (which is very much OK with me).

Thanks,
Paul

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1989 300E

Also owned:
1972 Fiat 124 Sport Spider
1976/80 VW Scirocco
1967 Austin Healey 3000
plus vans, trucks, and one boat