My 300D seems to shift 1-2 around 3000rpm at full throttle. All other shifts happen in the 4500 range, so it seems that the "bowden cable" is not the issue, and the downshift button/switch is working. It also shifts smoothly and without flaring at all throttle settings, so not vacuum.

Is this normal for this transmission/car combination? I've really not noticed before.

My 190Dt would shift much higher 1-2, but that was a bit of a problem in rain as it would get sideways pretty easily. Perhaps the 300Dt was designed this way to keep the car under control better?

I'm interested in hearing where other '87 300D cars are shifting 1-2.

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