I normally leave it in "D" except when I'm city driving - then I usually leave it in "3". I find this allows me to rev the engine a little higher without clobbering the throttle to get that extra zip you need when city driving. My M103 really picks up past 2800 RPM and I find if I leave it in "D" it shifts into 4th a little too early for my liking. Again, it all depends on throttle pressure.

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Chris
2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired

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