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Old 09-11-2008, 03:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 86560SEL View Post
Thanks. Well, maybe it will be OK then.

I just still find it strange that a 190D turns 3000 at 60mph, while a 300SE/SEL turns 3600 @ 65mph. I guess the 300 is geared even lower than a 190...
Yep, the gearing needs to be super low to move that land-yacht around and still feel somewhat responsive...
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