I think that the 5-speed is worth every cent over the old 4-speed. Just the fact that the 5 s-speed auto starts off from standstill in first gear instead of second gear like the 4-speed does is enough to completely dismiss the old tranny.

Second-gear starts are slow and frustrating. Having to select first gear with the shifter is annoying.

In terms of the L6 and V6 engines, many people consider the L6 (including myself) to be smoother running that the V6.

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A. Rosich
CL 500, 1998
S 500 L, 1998
E 320 T, 1995 [Sadly sold ]