my 92 300ce does the same thing, my dad's 94 sl600 also, starts in a lower gear when cold until it warms up then it is normal 2nd gear starts.
Alon
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'92 300CE
Metallic Black (Blue Flaked) on Parchment
Clear Corners
94-95 Tail-Lights
Debadged
Black Grille Insert
78.5k Miles
Future Upgrades:
Sportline Suspension
17" AMG Monoblocks or EVO II's
Euro Headlights
Performance Chip
AMG Exhaust
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