My 300SD never drops into 1st when the shifter is in the D position.
I wish it did. It makes for some sloooowww starts unless I force it into 1st by putting the shifter in L.

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Joe

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1980 300SD - 495k miles - 'The Ambassador'
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Former Family Members
95 C280
73 280SEL
90 300D
87 300SDL (X2)
86 560SEL
84 300D
80 300SD