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Originally Posted by ForcedInduction
I have yet to hear anything good about Mercedes' 5-speed manuals on the European/UK MB forums.
From mercedesclub.org.uk:
"They weren't popular over here either - they're horrible boxes"
"I think the term used here is woolly and not much feel"
"I agree, a nice 5-speed is lovely...but MB don't make a nice 5-speed"
"I had a W123 230E with a 5 speed box and agree that it was horrible and made the car impossible to drive smoothly."
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The five speed in my 280e euro is very very sweet. I cannot imagine what they are talking about them being crap. Jealous maybe.
I always relished the sweet shift from fourth to fifth.
Tom W
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.
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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
09-28-2007, 10:35 PM
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