I know they ain't common but merc build the worst manual gearbox of alomst any car i have tryed i have a 318i with 140,000miles on the clock and it has a far nicer shift than the few manual mercs i have tryed.

As to the autos i have tryed an auto car but i never wanted to as i just like my clutch pedal too much



I ALMOST got the 6 speed manual. Ended up with the Auto.

Picked the car up 3 hours ago. First REAL impression: The GS-R does not compare. I'm very happy with the trade.