Back in 1995 or so, I bought the 81 240D, and jumped 2 decades in a single leap. Got central locking, a sunroof and that stupid auuutomatic transmission that MBNA dictated we all wanted. I completely skipped the 108s, the 114s and the 115s. Skipped a whole generation of MBs. Then I bought a series of cars and at one time we had 80, 81, 83, 84, 85, 86 and 87 123s and 126s
Now I am down to only 2 123s and only one 126. (and several 124s) Plus the 2 110s still in the family Now I have jumped into another decade. With help from Herr Listmeister, I jumped to a 94 E 320. I'm really impressed driving the E320. I have major concerns that there is nothing much I can work on, but it is a hotrod, compared to the older 3 liter M103 engine and my Dissels. I think it will take off faster than the 380SL. As an old Dieselhead, even a 300SDL seems fast and quick, but the performance of the new engine, M104, is impressive. I thought the old M102 230E (Euro) was a screamer, but now this E320 is my definition of a screamer. It reminds me of driving my old 67 Chevelle SS396. I think it is at least as fast and as quick as the chevelle was at 12 mpg. I couldn't afford to feed the chevelle even on $0.35 gas back then. I sold it and bought my first MB, the 1962 190Dc. Talk about a change! But I loved the 35 mpg. Back then, a friend of mine had a meteor with the ford 170 engine. It is hard to believe the displacement of the M104 is nearly the same as the anemic ford 170, with probably 3 times the HP. What a difference the technology makes. I knew the v-8 124s are bonafide hotrods, but the 320 surprised me. truly in sheep's clothing. But then i think the 124 Diesels are wolves in sheep's clothing compared to the general impression of Diesels, and especially compared to 123 240D automatics. I am not a fan of V engines. I like 4, 5, or 6 cyl inline. Much easier and cheaper to maintain/rebuild. I have never drooled over the v-8 124s. Except for when I have to smell the stink of gasoline, I am loosing my aversion to gassers! Ah! for the sweet smell if Diesel! Getting ripped so royally for Diesel fuel has a large part to do with it. If anyone has a spare 8 hole 124 wheel, I need a spare! Loren Faeth 66 200D since 1972 66 200D 2.4 The Hawaiian (Son's) 80 240D 81 240D 85 380SL (daughter's) 87 300TD 87 300D 88 300TE 94 E320 _______________________________________ 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
