But I too have to defend the 240D and commuting to and around Boston. For the last 5 years I drove my 240D automatic in from the south via the lower end of 128 & the SE expressway-not as nuts as upper 128 but either fast or 60-0 in a moment's notice. AS I have aid before in defense of the slow 240D-it requires driving skills that many newer cars don't require-e.g. thinking ahead, watching hills, not pulling out when you might need another second.
Having said that, my 240D stick is much quicker and then of course the 2.5t allows you to give, not receive, the finger. My 0.02 Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 10:58 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List; Rich Thomas Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1980 240D advice I never commuted on 128, I've driven fast on it at 2am though... Commuting on 128 is a lot like walking on 128... -Curt --- On Sat, 8/9/08, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
