thanks for the welcome Toni my car has 354000 miles on it with original engine that still is in very good condition does not burn oil at all and no other problems but last year the transmission gave up so i installed a used one from the junk yard and it been ok for the last 25000 mils but it flares between 2 and 3 gears plus i have 2 others with automatic so just wanted to have something diffrent i ahve driven 240d with manual and it is an experience so given the power of a 317 engine i think it would be nice to drive the SD with a 4 speed.
thanks
bob