Yup, get an AMG 240D.

My Altima is faster and quieter, but my 240D DOES ride better!

Happy Motoring, Mark

Did AMG (or anybody else) actually have the balls to issue 'sports' version 240D??

It will do 75-80mph anyhow, though 20 sec 0-60 is probly optimistic. Nevermind it's the least contrived and most basic Benz you can own. We never hear of 240D tuneup problems here. And none of the 240D people complain about crummy fuel mileage or performance issues. They tend to be very quiet and humble far as Mercedes owners go.

Owning one will not only effect your driving habits but change yer entire outlook on the world. MB 240D is the "buddhist monk" of automobiles that reveals whole new meaning to driving that invites patience, tolerance and forgiveness.

Global cults have formed around the 240D. India quickly snatched the 616 4cyl diesel engine blueprints when the model was replaced circa 1985. In another 15-20 yrs the only MB owners admired for ultimate coolness among their cronies will be former 240D owners. I think its the Benz that everybody oughta own at least once in their life.

The C30 CDI AMG was the first, and only, AMG diesel.

Put some Yokohama Avid or C drive and it will outhandle your Altima by miles as well. :)

Well, I'm satisfied my 240D's ride and handling, and it's more manuverable than my FWD Altima, so I don't think I'll be shopping for Yokahamas anytime soon.
Besides, the PO was nice enough to put four brand new Michelin Xs on the car, not long before before I gave her $225 for it.
Of course I did have to replace the cracked rear trailing arm, and repair the rusty floors. So I figure I paid for the tires, but the car was free.

Happy Motoring, Mark

Actually, the answer is in the question.....0-60 sec....:rolleyes:

Thank you. I am interested in acceleration time as a a factor in determining the health of the engine. How long it takes is irrelevant, except in comparison to how long it SHOULD take. I will definitely be doing the blowby test. Will also assume there's some issue if it can't hit 60 in 25 seconds. The owner claims that it's very well maintained and says he has a sheaf of documentation to prove it but you can maintain a car well and still decide just to sell it when it hits 300k and needs an overhaul. He says he plugs it in when it gets below freezing, but he's also never upgraded the glow plugs.

If it's a sound engine and the acceleration proves a problem in my driving, I'll just add a hood scoop, trunk wing, 4" chrome exhaust tip and "Type R" sticker and I'm sure that will take care of it. And yes, I did see the "pimp my ride" episode with the pink SD.

Good C30AMG commercial.:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pL-LiSNTzY&feature=related

and he means it....
 

Hey Craig, you mean if you get out and literally "Push IT", right? :D

If its a later model 240D than a 1980 they are "upgreaded" with the new style GPs.

A rust free, well kept car is the most important thing. The engine can be fixed or the auto tranny swapped for a manual for the price of a parts car.

We understood what you were getting at. It is just a flawed way to determine engine health....


Only fellow 240D owners will understand the accuracy of this statement. I like that! :)

BTW, without totally dogging it the Squash did 0-60 in about 24 seconds......
They get the first 50mph pretty quickly, but that last 10mph takes awhile. :o

I hear that! :beerchug: