Authorized dealers began to import them new shortly after the fall of Communism - about 1992-1993. Second-hand examples(built between 1975-1990) had been already imported by the thousands from Western Europe, either by specialized companies or by private owners.

~Nautilus

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1990 260E Sportline (that's 300E 2.6 for our American friends) -> sold
2001 E320 4Matic Elegance -> my Dad's daily drive
2005 Seat Leon FR 1.8T