I guess you could call it the "240 Showdown." Volvo 240GL automatic vs. my Mercedes 240D Manual. I was driving down the local avenue to where lots of little races go on. I was going to pick up some groceries for my family at the supermarket located there. I pull up to the light and stop. To the left of me some kid pulls up in has Volvo 240Gl. I leisurely sat at the light, and he starts to rev his engine. I ignored him, and he contined to do it while looking at me. I revved my 67 diesel horses and nodded. Shortly the light turned green. Revved it high got it into second, revved it all the way, shifted to third and kept there as long as possible. He was pulling away as I was in second, when I got it to third it was over. My 3000 pound German engineered sled pulled away as I put it into fourth around 45 miles per hour. I am so proud. I don't like Volvos. I woudln't have wanted (nor could I probably have beaten) another car other than one of those old Volvos. Just sharing my first kill with you guys. Maybe you guys could share some of yours?