I have a 71 3.0S E3 that has the ZF. So far for the 2800 only theory. The factory parts catalog will tell you that the ZF didn´t come on the 3.0, but I´ve talked to W&N about it and they agree that´s an error. The ZF has been in the 3.0 as well. I guess you could say though, the later the car the more likely a Getrag.
As for the quality of the ZF, I agree about the shifter feel, it´s not bad. A bit agricultural, but in a AK47 kind of way.
The box itself is nasty though. It rattles even when new (bearings). As long as you drive not to fast, the box will cope, but when I take my E3 for an extended cruise at Vmax (hey I´m in the land of the unrestricted bahn...), the box almost explodes. Seems the bearings can´t take higher revs for an extended time (or the resulting higher gearbox oil temps). It starts rattling, vibrating and generally scaring you like no other box I´ve seen.
Plus it leaks, no matter what you throw at it.
Mine is on its way out as I speak to be replaced with a 265.