Just curious... I've heard two things. One quote that recirculates from time to time is that it was some huge design factor that Mercedes thought of, and they specifically advertised that one could manually shift these automatics if so desired.

The other mental camp here is that they're just normal transmissions... yes you can shift them, but they weren't designed with that in mind, and that could represent rougher service and possibly shorter life on them.

(These are opinions gathered from all the reading I've done on the things... which isn't THAT substantial - not just this forum)

So... were we meant to enjoy shifting them? Or are we just getting away with it?

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~Michael S.~
Past cars:

1986 300SDL
1987 300SDL
1982 240D
1982 300SD


Current:

1987 300SDL