My car apparently doesn't have it, and it's the first time I hear of such device on a manual transmission - must be one of those weirdo American-only safety devices that drive people crazy

~Nautilus

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1990 260E Sportline (that's 300E 2.6 for our American friends) -> sold
2001 E320 4Matic Elegance -> my Dad's daily drive
2005 Seat Leon FR 1.8T