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19 May 2016, 22:53
custombolt
Any Mercedes-Benz fans out there?
Anyone else bummed that the floor shifter is gone in the newer models with an automatic? CB


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20 May 2016, 03:36
Idaho Sharpshooter
that is small potatoes. I am bummed that they dropped the gullwing coupes for a cookie cutter model that you could not tell is an MB if the emblems were removed...
20 May 2016, 04:26
butchlambert
quote:
Originally posted by custombolt:
Anyone else bummed that the floor shifter is gone in the newer models with an automatic? CB


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20 May 2016, 07:35
FMC
No. It just got in the way of getting a blow job.




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20 May 2016, 18:05
butchlambert
How much would that cost you? Money is no object I guess?
20 May 2016, 18:51
Wink
quote:
Originally posted by custombolt:
Anyone else bummed that the floor shifter is gone in the newer models with an automatic? CB


I like the column shifter on mine (2015 E Class). Also like the way the cruise control is set up, hardly need to use the gas pedal any more.


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20 May 2016, 23:06
FMC
Just a little sushi and some wine......

And yes, the MB cruise is second to none. Very simple and makes sense.




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21 May 2016, 16:28
Clayman
No, not really. Console shifters are less convenient and take up much-needed interior space when compared to column-mounted ones. Their size has gotten silly over the last 10 or so years, with some resembling a croquet mallet sticking out of the trans tunnel. I really wish the rest of the pickup truck and SUV makers would follow suit.

The steering wheel paddles for the auto or dual clutch trans are far more convenient and engaging than the same functionality on the center console, IMO.


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21 May 2016, 21:25
Peter
I didn't think that any luxury sports cars had a console shifter any more. Just a pop up dial! I think that Jags led the way. Just set the Drive and use the paddle shifter if needed.
Peter


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23 May 2016, 19:03
Wink
By the way, even the E Class Mercedes sedans have paddle shifters on the steering wheel, so full manual gear choice is still there.


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23 May 2016, 19:09
butchlambert
Yup! No gear knob for the lady to sit on while giving you pleasure.
25 May 2016, 20:04
custombolt
Well. If things keep going in this direction, we'll be able to hit the cruise button and have lunch while the car drives itself. Car & Driver magazine will change its' name to Car & go-er.


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08 July 2016, 13:22
Andre Mertens
Automatic, cruise control, GPS, voice commands, etc. are ok for me. My next car should drive itself to where it's told to go while I read or take a nap.



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