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Originally Posted by blackmercedes
I think five speed autos were offered as options in other nations before North America. If memory serves, I think even some W124's got 722.5's.
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The Australian delivered W124 300CE-24, 320CE and E320 coupes (M104 powered) were only available with the 5-speed 722.5 transmission whereas the sedans, wagons, pre '90 coupes and all 4 cylinder W124 models (including coupes) came here with either the 722.3 or 722.4 (4-speed) transmissions.
The 722.5 together with the 3.69 rear axle ratio makes for great performance from the M104 powered coupes but that transmission is fragile and expensive to repair, with some subsequently having the 722.3 retrofitted.
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107.023: 350SLC, 3-speed auto, icon gold, parchment MBtex (sold 2012 after 29 years ownership).
107.026: 500SLC, 4-speed auto, thistle green, green velour.
124.090: 300TE, 4-speed auto, arctic white, cream-beige MBtex.
201.028: 190E 2.3 Sportline, 5-speed manual, arctic white, blue leather.
201.028: 190E 2.3, 4-speed auto, blue-black, grey MBtex.
201.034: 190E 2.3-16, 5-speed manual, blue-black, black leather.
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