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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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5 SPEED W124

Simply wondering how rare 5 speed w124s are?
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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Yes, rare. Only came to the U.S. Market in 1986 and 1988.
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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thanks! I was going through a car that was being parted out, and it happened to have a clutch pedal, and a manual shift knob. Then it hit me! I gotta say, after seeing it Project thoughts ran through my mind. than it hit me, i dont have the know how, or the funds to complete it. Would be nice though!
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Yes, rare. Only came to the U.S. Market in 1986 and 1988.
You sure, Chappy? A friend of mine in Virginia spotted a manual E320 coupe (Sportline) for a bit over 6000$.

And he made sure to check the speedo and told me it was US spec, not imported.

I'm sure if you look hard enough you'll find a couple, no?
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No US spec manual coupes or wagons ever

Originally Posted by Shoomakan
You sure, Chappy? A friend of mine in Virginia spotted a manual E320 coupe (Sportline) for a bit over 6000$.

And he made sure to check the speedo and told me it was US spec, not imported.

I'm sure if you look hard enough you'll find a couple, no?
Actually, No. No matter how hard anyone looks.

No US spec 124 coupe or wagon in the USA any model year. Sedans 86-88. That is all.

The speedo does not guarantee the car is a US delivery vehicle. Federalized cars are required to have a US spec speedo- I own one.
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