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Re: Official Mercedes-Benz W204 C-Class Discussion Thread - 07-24-2008, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by yigit1905 View Post
Since the upcoming GLK-class has only automatic gearbox variants, and they all feature 7GTronic (even GLK 220CDI), I think it's safe to say that eventually the C-class will also drop the old & rubbish 5AT gearbox. But I think noone can tell you if that happens next year, or only in 2010 (when the C-class facelift is due).

In the case you wanna order a C-class now, consider getting C230 (petrol) or C320CDI instead of C220CDI. Then you can get 7GTronic now, and a much better engine either
The 'old' 5 speed auto is far from rubbish. It's flawlessly smooth, though of course not lightning quick. But it suits the engines it's mated to well.
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