Hi All,

I was wondering if a 1978 240D is fast enough to drive in california
especially the freeways? I has 65HP+/- 1HP as you all now.

I would appreciate the responses from the owners who have 1978 240D.

Thanks, and have a good day,

Sam

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1989 300E, 152k miles
1988 300E, 172k miles


"There is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes-Benz" -unknown

I have a 77 240d that runs fine on the freeways around San Diego County. It is an automatic.

Very slow off the line but once rolling, it is just fine at MPH to MPH. Usually, I drive it around MPH unless passing.

When you go up any hills though, it slows way down and you must get in the far right lane and everyone will pass you.

Sure is. Theres a guy here, don't recall his screen name , but his "real" name is Anthony and he lives near Anaheim and loves his.

Cheers,

Bill

"There is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes-Benz" -Brian Carlton

Not to be a jerk and I like Brian but that quote has been around a very long time! Brian didn't coin it!

But more true words have never been spoken!

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Any suggestions? First time I read it at Brian's reply. Suggestion please. I do like the quote. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Sam

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1989 300E, 152k miles
1988 300E, 172k miles


"There is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes-Benz" -unknown

I have no idea who first said it. But it has been around for a very long time, I remember some of the "old guard" such as TXBill and Larry B ect, using it a few years ago. Just for fun I will do a search and report back but I bet that statement has been on this forum since 1999.

Just did a quick search and found it being used in April of 03. But for some reason I can't get anything before 02? I am interested now I will hunt further tomarrow.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

It's definitely not my quote Sam. As I mentioned to you in the PM, feel free to use it as you wish.