Just to echo Larry's statement..............the 86 300E 5 speed was a great car. I bought mine in 1997 when it had nearly 120,000 miles. I put on another 60,000 miles on it before some clown hit and ran me (while I was in the car) and totaled it. As I was making a left turn at an intersection, the idiot ran the red light, and hit the rear passenger side quarter panel. The force was so great that it spun the Benz 180 degrees. The engine was still like new. The car had awesome pickup, and still looked like a brand new car. Far and away, this was the best car I ever had. I have an 97 E320, and love driving it, but nothing will ever replace the 86