I can't say I agree either. I drove a new CLK and C350 and I wasn't impressed with it at all. The electronic throttle really pissed me off. There is a delay beteen the pedal and the electric throttle actuator making it seem as though the engine hesitates and that gets very annoying in traffic. I was glad to get back in my W123.

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

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