Not sure about the '95 but the '96-'99s are definitely drive by wire only.

My 606 has been fine, 239K miles and counting. There are people here more knowledgeable than me but my impression is that reliability is good provided you keep up with maintenance.

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Charlie

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'66 VW 1300 96K miles
'97 E300D 239K miles
'85 300D 203K miles (sold Sep 2012)