Well, the guy was only 2 digits off . There were 1019 units imported to the US in 1993. And actually I've heard the Sportline percentage is closer to only 2 to 3% worldwide.

See MB-USA web site for import numbers.

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Steve

1992 300CE Sportline Sophie
1990 300E Emma - in the family
1979 240D Josephine - sold, but not forgotten
2004 Pacifica AWD

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