There is something to be said about a transmission that never has to fish through lower gears every time there is a 0.0001 % grade.

I think the 722.3x was the best ever. 4-speeds, no overdrive, but simply purpose built. No fishing allowed.

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1987 300SDL (324000)

1986 Porsche 951 (944 Turbo) (166000)

1978 Porsche 924 (99000)

1996 Nissan Pathfinder R50 (201000)