huh! I had no idea. I thought those gears were just for towing and mountain driving (further reading adds: snow and ice). I didn't realize you could push the transmission throw the gears that way. What a newb.

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1983 300TD 240k Thistle Green Auto (Euro) [sold]
1984 300D 240k Petrol Green Auto
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