Ahh. And there are definite corollaries between Volvo owners and Saab owners. We all just like well-made, intelligently-designed autos.
Glad I saw this thread. I've been wondering, as I put my 240D through its paces, which is a more important element of the Italian Tune-up: the RPMs or the acceleration? I've been following the advice of the list and driving my new (used) engine in banshee-like fashion. Incidently, I must say that the thing is quite peppy (better than with the old, ill-fated mill - I'd never experienced an engine that was unable to get the vehicle moving from a stop - granted with low tires and on dirt and in a slight rut). Now, with new engine, aside from a bit of lag just after the clutch is let out, the thing accelerates very satisfactorily - even satisfying most would-be tailgaters. In fact I wind up zipping around much faster than I do in the Saab (in which I try to save gas by taking it easy). Brian 83 240D 84 Saab 900 8 valve, non-turbo On 3/31/06, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Curt Raymond wrote: > > I've been a convert for a few years now, why else would I subject myself > to this? > > Most people don't understand but I was talking to a guy the other day > who said "I'm like that with Volvos". We got on great. > > Having owned both, I see a lot of parallels between Volvo and Mercedes > fanatics. (As much as some members of both groups would hate to admit > it.) > > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
