Funny thing....

I traded a 1985 300D when I bought my '91 CE, seven years ago (Starmarked, from Atlanta Classic).

Between the two cars, it was night and day on the test drive.

I was used to the diesel....read...press the gas all the way down to get it moving.

Well, coming out of the driveway at Atlanta Classic, I hadn't yet "trained" myself on the joys of a gasoline Benz. Salesman's eyes get BIG as I smoke the Michelins....totally unintentionally!

The first week I owned the car, it actually scared me a couple times when I would go into first gear kickdown from 30mph. Still puts a smile on my face. I know, not a 500E or CLK55, etc., etc.

But it's paid for.

As for track time, look into attending Starfest 2002 in Indianapolis (August), unless you have some local connections for cheap time at Road Atlanta, Roebling, or "Little" Talladega! If that's the case, call me!