Hi guys. I’m new here and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Luc, I’m from Luxembourg and I’m the proud owner of a CLK 270 CDI coupé. My first Benz, before that I had an Audi 80 convertible 2.8 V6.(I hope the CDI 270 will be strong enough.) I ordered the car as AVANTGARD with leather, comfort climate, Bose sound system, seat heating front, sports suspension and 6speed manual circuitry. Now I have some questions. Unfortunately, I couldn’t test a manual circuit because my handset Is the new 6 gear transmission really as bad as it is always described here ? How well is the car going to drive with automatic in the winter ? Since I get the car only in June 2003 (yes 10 months delivery time in Luxembourg !) I can still order automatic. How about the optional sports suspension (only sports suspension without extra rims) ? I have unfortunately forgotten I hope I haven’t forgotten anything. Should you still take an option that I haven’t taken. See you – Luc –