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View Poll Results: Were our automatics designed for shifting? Or can we just get away with it?
Mercedes-Benz designed them to be shifted just for fun. 16 55.17%
You can shift if you like but they weren't intended for it and they'll wear out faster. 7 24.14%
I've never even thought about it, and I could have done without being asked the question. :-D 7 24.14%
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Old 04-18-2007, 07:08 PM
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Question Auto Trans: Manual Shifting

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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