Re: [MBZ] Stick shift W201, what years and engines?

2007-03-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: I guess I'll have to check out that '93 then and see just what it is... a 2.6 stick Sportline in good shape would be a find! I know Sportline on the 124 meant stiffer suspension, better seats, closer-ratio steering, and of course the little badges behind the front

[MBZ] Stick shift W201, what years and engines?

2007-03-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Just saw an ad for a 1993 190E with a stick ( http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/292859202.html). I had a vague idea that only the '80s 4-cylinders were available thus, except for the 2.3-16. Anyone know for sure what years and with what engines the manual was an option in the USA? Alex

Re: [MBZ] Stick shift W201, what years and engines?

2007-03-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Anyone know for sure what years and with what engines the manual was an option in the USA? All but the 1987 turbo AFAIK, but the install rate was well under 10% (probably less than 5%) on most of them. In the 1990's you could get a Sportline with 5sp and either 2.3 or 2.6. 2.6 stick

Re: [MBZ] Stick shift W201, what years and engines?

2007-03-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 3/13/07, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone know for sure what years and with what engines the manual was an option in the USA? All but the 1987 turbo AFAIK, but the install rate was well under 10% (probably less than 5%) on most of them. In the 1990's you could get a Sportline