One of the main things that I love about my
roadster is the transmission/engine harmony. I
have never ever had an automatic transmission
with the option to shift myself that is so smooth
and free from jerks and surges. It is as smooth
as silk even when it is cold.

My thought is if you still have an issue at 45
something is still wrong. In my exerience with
this Mercedes platform smoothness and the
most civilized electrical and mechanical operations
are what you get. Anything else is a problem.

my .02 worth popeye