SL/R230: Got a simple question...
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Joined: Sep 2008
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From: NJ/NY/CT
300E
Got a simple question...
just wondering why mercedes never made a manual version of the SL...
almost all the competitors convertibles have the manual version e.g. Porsche 911, bmw6 series,
seems like this car would be loads more fun with a manual
almost all the competitors convertibles have the manual version e.g. Porsche 911, bmw6 series,
seems like this car would be loads more fun with a manual
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Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Northern VA
SL 500
personally, i have not seen a stick shift SL on the roads in US. I think the clientele who purchases SLs aren't too interested in a six speed and racing. I am pretty sure Mercedes Benz marketing did their homework when designing the SL and thought it was a cost effective move to make an luxury cruiser with auto vs. 5 speed.
