I hate the gearing on that MB transmission. My 300SD does 65mph a 3,000rpm and the faster I go the higher the rpms go and the noisier the engine gets. Whatever happened to tall gearing on overdrive for a quiet cruise? On the other hand, due to the gearing, when it's time to pass the transmission rarely drops gears.

Glad to hear your trip was awesome. These old cars really are incredible.

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1999 Mercedes-Benz S600, 103K miles - garage queen
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL, 89K miles - daily driver
2007 Hyundai Sonata Limited, 31K - daily driver