R129 Vs R230 - a few observations

flowrider

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Very good comparison LK. I think your R230 has a 5 speed auto box, same as the R129, my R230 has the 7 speed auto which I'm sure will feel different to drive from both your SL's.
 
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flowrider99 said:
Very good comparison LK. I think your R230 has a 5 speed auto box, same as the R129, my R230 has the 7 speed auto which I'm sure will feel different to drive from both your SL's.
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Yes our R230 is the 5 speed 722.6 whereas the r129 is the 4 speed 722.4 gearbox.
 
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