Currently I have the standard non HID headlights. As far as I know, Euro and American headlights are the same for this vehicle. Is it worth buying aftermarket HID lights for this vehicle? I have found mixed reviews. Not looking to waste money on chinese ****, but I dont feel used OEM headlamps for this auto are worth $400+ a piece. What are peoples opinions?

My other question is about doing a manual changeover. Ive done a manual conversion in a W123 before and obviously W210 is a different animal. Has anyone done a changeover before, is it any harder than a W123? How hard is a manual to find? As far as i know they were only offered in Europe Are there any other MB manual trans I could use?