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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 01:02 AM
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Question six speed c class

took my 01 c240 to a reputable benzo shop in atlanta for service and several of the seasoned mechanics said they'd never seen a manual c class before. I shrugged it off. Since then I've heard it several times again. What the big deal? I would think a manual transmission in this model would'nt be such a big deal. Are they really that rare in the U.S.?
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 01:09 AM
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took my 01 c240 to a reputable benzo shop in atlanta for service and several of the seasoned mechanics said they'd never seen a manual c class before. I shrugged it off. Since then I've heard it several times again. What the big deal? I would think a manual transmission in this model would'nt be such a big deal. Are they really that rare in the U.S.?
i can't say i've ever seen a stick c class...

also, wrong forum.
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 01:37 AM
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i can't say i've ever seen a stick c class...

also, wrong forum.
thanks, my bad.
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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they are probably not as rare as they used to be.
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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I've had 5 MBs personally, one was an automatic so I presumed those were rare. I know I get them as loaners but don't understand why someone would drive an MB slush box, most annoying auto tranny I've driven.
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Buellwinkle
don't understand why someone would drive an MB slush box, most annoying auto tranny I've driven.
+1 can't stand the 7spd auto tranny in a c230. So glad to get my car back after driving those loaners.
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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I have never understood the idea of buying a sports car of any kind and getting an automatic. Aside from an SUV or truck that I would use for towing/hauling- I will always own a stick.

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My '06 C230 is an manual also. It took a while to find one. I guess most yuppies don't like to shift their own gears
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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