03-22-2010, 09:42 AM
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Carmudgeon
Join Date: Apr 2005
Carmudgeonly Ride: Golf TDi
Location: Peoria, IL
Posts: 3,283
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Originally Posted by Rob
I realize I will get branded as a loser or something for admitting this, but if Mercedes used more manuals, I would shop them seriously. They are really nice places to be inside. They don't drive like BMW's, but they are fine for 99.5% of the driving I do. Which granted, isn't much since I commute on the motorcycle.
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Originally Posted by John V
We would consider Mercedes as well if they sold more cars with manuals. My wife likes the way they look (I, in general, don't) but the auto only thing is a deal killer for both of us.
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Originally Posted by equ
+1 on Mercs, I'd consider them if manuals were available. There are the rare c230 sport sedans from the previous generation, and those were quite allright... Though audi trumps them in the awd dept. and bmw wins in rwd sportiness.
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Jason
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