Ditto all the SD comments but since I have a bolt-action 240D, I have the joy of shifting or not. Right now I have the choice of sweating or not until I deal with AC issues in the SD. I plan to have both chassis, in one form or another as long as financially possible. No diesel is as simple as the 240D, 4 speed manual.

The possibility of shifting an SD is another reason to have one over SDL.

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Rick
Avid Benz watcher

Previously owned 126's: 2 1981 300SD's, 1987 300SDL, 1991 350SDL,
Previously owned 123's: 1978 300D, 1983 240D, 1985 300D
Previously owned 124: 1994 320TE

Currently:
2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 206k
2010 Ford Edge 122k
Always looking for the next MB diesel!