If you can't double clutch downshift there is literally no reason to drive it. There's an SLS roadster in the garage I've driven twice because I literally have no interest in automatic super cars. The engine is great, the car is lovely, but the transmission is the same as sticking a giant pile of Xanax between the engine and diff.

Now with photo of Oscar the SLS

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Spiderman edition SLS, love it!

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1979 Black on Black, 300CD (sold), 1990 Black 300SE, Silver 1989 Volvo 780, 1988 300CE (vanished by the hands of a girlfriend), 1992 300CE (Rescue).

X2. Manual is fun, but now slow by many standards


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TC
Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

Glad to see open discussion is still an entertaniing place to hang out!

Thanks mate. I recognise your username as being around here a long long time.

Ha! High five!

That's interesting, thanks. I forgot that the 2.6 190E only came along later in the life of the W201. I remember your username from way back, too.

I used to have a lot more spare time than I do now :/



I tried to find a couple of pics of the manual 'box in my car (since car is stored elsewhere) but could only find these, that aren't too good. I like a manual but have to say, the new generation automatics and dual clutches are very efficient and effective.

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190E's:
2.5-16v 1990 90,000m Astral Silver
2.0E 8v 1986 107,000m Black 2nd owner
http://www.maylane.demon.co.uk/190esmall.jpghttp://www.maylane.demon.co.uk/190esmall2.jpg

I want those seats. Nice car!!!

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Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

You'll be back to Mercedes ownership.

(Even if the Aston is lovely)

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

He will get bit by the bug and pickup a cheap 240D as a "backup car"

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$60 OM617 Blank Exhaust Flanges
$110 OM606 Blank Exhaust Flanges
No merc at the moment