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10-03-2007, 06:23 PM

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I assumed that the ratios were pretty high. I just wanted to know what I would be getting into and make sure it's not like a dasher. They only made them in 4-speeds and the gear ratios are insane. They rev at 3500rpm at 65mph!

The MBs you are looking at will be revving just as high.

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10-03-2007, 07:19 PM

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yeah, about the same. an early 220d has a 3.9 rear end iirc.

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