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Old 12-13-2005, 09:59 AM
lkchris lkchris is offline
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Originally Posted by Duke2.6
Dealers didn't like them because most buyers wanted automatics ...
Not to mention the fact that every automotive magazine there was said they were terrible. Even in 2005 Mercedes Enthusiast says as much.

Can't imagine starting on hills with a manual transmission and foot-operated emergency brake.
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