On Feb 13, 2008 11:33 AM, carbucks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Good point. They get similar fuel mileage to the older diesels and have > better performance. The 300SDs are fine on the highway, but have trouble > keeping up with some city traffic. >
Martin, have you driven an early-'90s diesel Jetta wagon? Based on my experience with a 2001 New Beetle TDI I'd say the opposite would be true of them, for what it's worth---they are great city cars with plenty of zip right off the line (mostly due to the variable-displacement turbo, I think), but run out of steam fast on the highway. Also, as John R. pointed out, the driveability and feel are quite different. I would much rather take my W124 on a long trip than any VW---the seats are better and road noise is less despite 20-year-old door seals! Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. _______________________________________ 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
