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Old 09-14-2006, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by nhdoc View Post
I can't imagine I would have ever been satisfied with the N.A. version after driving both and I'm far from a speed freak. I find the turbo to be very nice and strong, but not crazy-fast. Rather than looking at 0-80 speeds think about 0-60, like getting on the highway on a ramp. There's at least 3-4 seconds cut off the 0-60 time with the turbo as compared to the NA version. 10s Vs. mid teens...that's a big difference and considering you get that extra performance with ZERO lost economy made it a no-brainer for me...but sure it will cost a few thousand more up front in today's used market. Money you'll get back on higher resale when you decide to move up later though...
10 Seconds with the Turbo???? Mercedes lists it as 8.5 and with the chip it goes down to the low 7's.
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