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Old 08-16-2012, 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by hertfordnc View Post
About the 240D, just how slow is it? I know that's a tough question to answer. The simplicity really appeals to me and we don't have California freeways around here, and it's relatively flat, but i hear so many comments about the lack of speed. I'm trying to get san idea what it's like to live with.
It's perfectly fine unless you're an incompetent driver. The only real problem might be trying to pass traffic going up a mountain pass. Basically you won't.

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