Thanks for the response Paul. I wasn't aware the earlier E320 were equipped with the four speed box. I thought all W210 had 5 speed.

Do you think it is worth the extra money to go the V6 and also to pick up the tiptronic gearbox and other features found in the later models?

BTW, I presume the 5 speed box is less clunky compared to the four speed?

Thanks

franj