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9 speed auto for S550

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Old 03-08-2015, 02:05 PM
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9 speed auto for S550

Any recent news on when this transmission might be available on the S550V ?
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This may not be a good thing. I wouldn't want to b the first one with the new 9 speed.
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This may not be a good thing. I wouldn't want to b the first one with the new 9 speed.
+100 on that. With MB in near panic mode dealing with all of their CLA, GLA, W205 & other problems, I am thinking it very wise to steer clear of most any new release item. From now on, I will try to wait for the mid cycle refresh of every model before I will jump in. MB corporate and MB dealers have way too much on their plate right now and the overall luxury car ownership experience is suffering.
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It will likely come for the 2016 model year for the U.S. as it is already on the RWD S550 models in Europe.

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This may not be a good thing. I wouldn't want to b the first one with the new 9 speed.
+1000

Several brands are struggling with 9 speeds... Jeep, Acura...

Not to mention the 7g tronic still had many flaws

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