Then you have not had a really old one. My 115 only has 3 gears so far as I know and it starts out in 1st.
Randy -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 12:03 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D? I agree, all of the older MB diesels with auto tranny's I've owned started out in 2nd. I can't speak for the newer ones (95 and beyond). Thanks, Tom Hargrave