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Old 09-03-2006, 05:29 PM
Craig
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Originally Posted by 240Dog View Post
Dunno what all this turbo-hype is about, i really dont. Acceleration just aint that important anymore. Everyday I pass V-8 powered automobiles that crawl down the road, humbled by their own inneficiency. Meanwhile either a car can go 80mph and get near 30mpg or it caint. But its the sheer simplicity of the 4 cyl diesel that appeals to me the most.
I like my 240D too, but have you ever tried to drive one up a 10,000 foot mountain pass? There are times when having twice the power is useful.
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