Thread: Is the 5-speed used in campers/vans like a W123 4-speed with an extra-low first?
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Old 02-12-2013, 08:11 PM
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I've driven a couple of 309d's before and those iron 711 transmissions are kind of loud. Plus I agree with 47dodge, you'd have to almost stop to get it from 2nd to 1st, or just into 1st gear from nuetral. Downshifting is kind of rough also. I think this trans would make your car feel like a truck.



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