Re: [MBZ] Auto tranny 240Ds are slow! - Au Contraire!
I too have noticed over the years that 123 240D's feel MUCH slower than 115 versions. Talking about autos, not sticks. Same probably applies though. B Dike wrote: Gentlemen, An auto 240D is not necessarily slow. Our 75 (W115) isn't head-snapping fast, but is easily quick enough to maneuver and stay ahead of traffic. It has a great crisp motor and tranny. It seems to be geared low, not sure, but it definitely feels nimble and responsive. On the other hand, the 77 240D (W123, manual) was abysmally slow when I got it last year. It is steadily improving with M1 and hard driving but has a long way to go to catch up with the W115. I think it is heavier than the W123, at least it feels that way. I drove another W123 240D the other day and it was a slug, although the owner crowed about its strong motor. But I know of at least one 240D that isn't slow. Bruce -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] Auto tranny 240Ds are slow! - Au Contraire!
Gentlemen, An auto 240D is not necessarily slow. Our 75 (W115) isn't head-snapping fast, but is easily quick enough to maneuver and stay ahead of traffic. It has a great crisp motor and tranny. It seems to be geared low, not sure, but it definitely feels nimble and responsive. On the other hand, the 77 240D (W123, manual) was abysmally slow when I got it last year. It is steadily improving with M1 and hard driving but has a long way to go to catch up with the W115. I think it is heavier than the W123, at least it feels that way. I drove another W123 240D the other day and it was a slug, although the owner crowed about its strong motor. But I know of at least one 240D that isn't slow. Bruce --- Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Glad you came out alive Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 1:09 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] Auto tranny 240Ds are slow! Yes, I know, old news to most of you. But I'd never driven one for any significant length of time until my indy lent me one for two days while working on my 124. Now I know what drive it like you stole it REALLY means! It maintained cruising speed just fine on the flat, but it's pretty disconcerting to floor the loud pedal at any speed over 50 or so and have basically nothing to speak of happen unless you have a few minutes to wait. I'm impressed with the gumption of people who drive these on a regular basis, especially if it's in a place with high-speed cutthroat freeway traffic. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D ___ 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 ___ 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 Bruce 82 300CD 333kmi 'His' 85 300CD 234kmi 'Hers' 75 240D 185kmi 'Theirs' (Back in Commission) 77 240D 199kmi 'The Brown Car' __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Auto tranny 240Ds are slow! - Au Contraire!
TYPO - The W123 feels heavier than the W115, not vice versa. --- B Dike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gentlemen, An auto 240D is not necessarily slow. Our 75 (W115) isn't head-snapping fast, but is easily quick enough to maneuver and stay ahead of traffic. It has a great crisp motor and tranny. It seems to be geared low, not sure, but it definitely feels nimble and responsive. On the other hand, the 77 240D (W123, manual) was abysmally slow when I got it last year. It is steadily improving with M1 and hard driving but has a long way to go to catch up with the W115. I think it is heavier than the W123, at least it feels that way. I drove another W123 240D the other day and it was a slug, although the owner crowed about its strong motor. But I know of at least one 240D that isn't slow. Bruce --- Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Glad you came out alive Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 1:09 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] Auto tranny 240Ds are slow! Yes, I know, old news to most of you. But I'd never driven one for any significant length of time until my indy lent me one for two days while working on my 124. Now I know what drive it like you stole it REALLY means! It maintained cruising speed just fine on the flat, but it's pretty disconcerting to floor the loud pedal at any speed over 50 or so and have basically nothing to speak of happen unless you have a few minutes to wait. I'm impressed with the gumption of people who drive these on a regular basis, especially if it's in a place with high-speed cutthroat freeway traffic. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D ___ 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 ___ 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 Bruce 82 300CD 333kmi 'His' 85 300CD 234kmi 'Hers' 75 240D 185kmi 'Theirs' (Back in Commission) 77 240D 199kmi 'The Brown Car' __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Auto tranny 240Ds are slow! - Au Contraire!
the rear end has a higher gear ratio on the 115 than it does on the 123... thats probably a good part of it isildur On Tue, 27 Sep 2005, B Dike wrote: Gentlemen, An auto 240D is not necessarily slow. Our 75 (W115) isn't head-snapping fast, but is easily quick enough to maneuver and stay ahead of traffic. It has a great crisp motor and tranny. It seems to be geared low, not sure, but it definitely feels nimble and responsive. On the other hand, the 77 240D (W123, manual) was abysmally slow when I got it last year. It is steadily improving with M1 and hard driving but has a long way to go to catch up with the W115. I think it is heavier than the W123, at least it feels that way. I drove another W123 240D the other day and it was a slug, although the owner crowed about its strong motor. But I know of at least one 240D that isn't slow. Bruce --- Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Glad you came out alive Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 1:09 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] Auto tranny 240Ds are slow! Yes, I know, old news to most of you. But I'd never driven one for any significant length of time until my indy lent me one for two days while working on my 124. Now I know what drive it like you stole it REALLY means! It maintained cruising speed just fine on the flat, but it's pretty disconcerting to floor the loud pedal at any speed over 50 or so and have basically nothing to speak of happen unless you have a few minutes to wait. I'm impressed with the gumption of people who drive these on a regular basis, especially if it's in a place with high-speed cutthroat freeway traffic. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D ___ 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 ___ 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 Bruce 82 300CD 333kmi 'His' 85 300CD 234kmi 'Hers' 75 240D 185kmi 'Theirs' (Back in Commission) 77 240D 199kmi 'The Brown Car' __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
