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71inka02 · #24 04-03-2009, 11:41 AM

Same here -- back in February, I did a 2 week 2800 mile trip in my 85 SD and only saw 2 other diesels, both of which were 123's.

And I don't think time of year played a role --- I'm in Greensboro, NC went from NC to Orlando, Clearwater, Miami, Key West, back to Orlando, to Atlanta then Charleston, SC, Myrtle Beach and Wilmington, NC ---- So, to my knowledge in the south, folks don't typically park cars for the winter -- maybe a rag top they would....

But gotta tell you -- was traveling a couple of weeks back from Asheville, NC to Greensboro, and I passed a 240D with Alaska tags --- There were 3, younger (mid 20's) looking people in the car --- it was a 240D"H"...meaning loaded heavy, roof rack and all...she was riding in the right lane, doing maybe 60 in a 70 MPH stretch of I-40. Her paint was thin and faded, and missing some trim parts...but exhaust smoke was at a minimum, she was running good.....I was cruising steady, and exceeding the posted speed limit and approached quickly on the left, but slowed as I came upon them ---- the driver had seen me coming, as I could see the passengers turning around and looking -- the gal driving hit her hazard flashers as way of saying hello...I slowed when along side, and they were waving and appeared to be having a great road trip -- they gave a thumbs up with big smiles - I returned the gesture and smile --- but then it was time to move on...I was wondering if they were on a spring break trip somewhere.......