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I'm not supposed to be buying anymore cars with my pending move to the east coast but the wife said "um why haven't you bought it yet?". So, here we are.

1993 190e Sportline 487/700

M104.980 + 5spd swap 

Needs some work but in great shape. Way better than expected. 

It'll arrive home on Saturday 

I do like the petite looks of the 190.  But, I wasn't expecting a 190 when I opened this.  Good choice.  

Man, that looks nice!

I like that.  Still need to own a Merc before I die.  Unfortunately, Gullwings we're out of my price range decades ago and Pagodas are too much lately.

John Welsh said:

I do like the petite looks of the 190.  But, I wasn't expecting a 190 when I opened this.  Good choice.  

Yeah a black G Wagon is what I wanted for my next black Mercedes but I'm about $50k short lmao

That looks like it is in great shape. 
 

I also have a 93 sportline that is not in the best shape. 
 

I really wish my seats looked that nice. 
i am excited to see some more pictures posted up once you get it. 

Not what I expected from the thread title, but I'm not disappointed, that looks great.

In reply to Somebeach (Forum Supporter) :

I've always wanted a Sportline just for the interior lol. I went to go see it the other day and its in really great shape. No rust and the interior only needs some minor things.

I'll do fluids, tires, brakes and keep it as is. Eventually I want to go full efi or do a 3.2 m104 swap. It having 3 pedals really helped in deciding to buy it. 

That's awesome. Totally awesome. Congrats!

This is peak Mercedes. 

I'll be in my bunk.

Amazing find of an amazing car. Such a clean W201! And with an M104.980! So much want.

Very sharp! Bet it is really fun to drive.

As for the M104.980 swap, do you know if this is fairly simple? I have access to a 190e  cosworth with a engine that had valve interference. I would like to get it and do an inexpensive heart transplant and someday have the 16v rebuilt.  Would the M104.980 be a good option? 

In reply to OjaiM5 :

Probably the easiest m104 swap into a 2.6 car its almost plug and play. Into a 2.3 car I'm not so sure, would check on 190rev.net or peachparts.

In reply to yupididit :

Nice. If you need any trim or anything let me know. (Not that mine is in very good shape either) 

Having owned a few E30s in the past, I really want a 190e with a manual transmission.  Preferably with the 6cyl.  I've been tempted to buy one and swap, but the parts seem more scarce and quite a bit more expensive than E30/E36 parts these days.

Those seats also look way more bolstered than the average 190e seats.  Was the sportline package even a US option?  Or are those     Cossie seats?  I'm not sure about the red piping and inserts, but I suppose that could be dyed easily enough. *edit: they probably look much better in person.

They aren't the same as the 16v seats but more bolstered than regular. I have never cared much for those seats since it looks like katzkin was there before me but those are part of what sets them apart. 
 

I have a set of those wheels you liked in 17x8.5 et70(!) if you are interested. They need restored.

Damn, that's juicy. Your wife is cool.

In reply to Somebeach (Forum Supporter) :

What are you doing with yours? 

AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) said:

Damn, that's juicy. Your wife is cool.

Damn, that's cool. Your wife is... 

chandler said:

They aren't the same as the 16v seats but more bolstered than regular. I have never cared much for those seats since it looks like katzkin was there before me but those are part of what sets them apart. 
 

I have a set of those wheels you liked in 17x8.5 et70(!) if you are interested. They need restored.

Send me pics if the wheels, I'll message you my number! 

In reply to Hoondavan :

I love the seats. These are subdued compared to the Avantgarde Azzurro, Rosso, Verde (which I love even more) seats from the Euro 190e Sportlines.

Azzurro:

Rosso:

Verde:

That is one sharp ride.  I'm lucky enough to have a wife that is an enabler too.  Best of luck with the car, and the move.  I'll be following your progress.

yupididit said:

In reply to Somebeach (Forum Supporter) :

What are you doing with yours? 

Mine is a hopeful challenge car build. That is getting an ecotec and a AR5 trans.  It's has well over 200k on it and all the seats are in rough shape. 

In reply to yupididit :

Never knew this interior existed. I love both the Rosso and the Verde!

I saw a Rosso 190 in person once and was really ecstatic about it, the owner had done the 5 speed swap and was complaining about the shifter feel, but otherwise these seem like fantastic cars.