The 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 Limited Edition we featured last year is back up for sale, this time surfacing in California. Wearing Euro market headlamps, this final year W201 has accumulated just under 5,500 miles in that time and comes at a considerable discount since when we last saw it. Rarely do you get a chance to acquire such a rare piece of Mercedes-Benz history for such little cash. Given the choice between the new CLA and this stately compact sedan, I’d reach for the keys to the original baby Benz every time.
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The below post originally appeared on our site March 19, 2014:
At the end of 190E production, Mercedes decided to give its decade old Baby Benz a sendoff by way of two special models: the 190E 2.3 and 190E 2.6 Limited Edition. The 190E 2.6 got a black exterior with an eye-popping interior consisting of carbon fiber trim and Recaro seats trimmed in black and red leather. The 190E 2.3 went the more subdued route with an Emerald Green exterior over Parchment leather and burlwood trim. Both cars featured the newer style, 8-hole alloy wheels. Only 700 of these 190E 2.3 Limited Editions were built and who knows how many have survived over the last two decades. This one for sale in Texas, however, has weathered the test of time rather well, having covered a relatively low amount of miles and with few modifications, save for an aftermarket stereo and European headlamps.
Year: 1993
Model: 190E 2.3 Limited Edition
Engine: 2.3 liter inline-4
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage: 89,200 mi
Price: $4,850 Buy It Now
1993 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3 Special Edition LOW MILEAGE
VIN # WDBDA28D4PG067122
A hard-to-find car with 83,000 miles! 1993 model that is youngest of its generation. No accident, no rust with original paint all around. You will enjoy smooth ride it still delivers. Perfect condition at a fraction of a new car cost.
With new tires, new battery, new European high performance head lights, new brakes, new brake fluid, recently serviced A/C with new refrigerant, new climate control unit, new vacuum module unit, new hot water pump, new hot water valve, new engine thermostat and housing, new engine radiator, new shocks, new engine mounts, new exhaust piping; And recently installed new top of the line big screen SONY audio/video system with Bluetooth hands free telephone calling, CD/DVD player, Picture slide player, Pandora internet radio function, music streaming, IPhone connection rear camera connection and all new speakers.
I am the second owner of this lovely car. It was special ordered that came with limited edition package which included premium leather seats with rear seats head rest, fully powered front seats, premium 8-hole alloy wheels, CD changer, mobile phone, heated outside rearview mirrors and more! Only a few 190E series came with these all together.
Its interior is in great shape as shown in pictures. Its exterior has no rust, had no accidents and the original paint is shining. There are a couple of very minor parking dents which are not noticeable from a few feet away. Right side rear door and quarter panel has a long key scratch which is not deep and it is professionally touch up painted. Zoom in the rear right side picture to view it.
Call: 832-205-0990 for any question.
We featured a non-Limited Edition 190E 2.3 last weekend with about half the mileage for $2,600 more than the ask for this LE example. Both look to be in good shape, save for a few dings and the apparent keying in the one picture on this car. If it’s rarity you are after, this 2.3 will deliver, along with saving a few bucks in the process.
-Paul
A nice little car but the big brother W124 can be had for cheap and I’d rather drive one of those unless I had one of the dogleg 190s.