Ok, this is getting me more interested. Just to clarify, though, I have driven this 16V.

Since he is my friend, he has given me a few chances to drive it, so I know exactly how it handles and performs.

BTW, they did make automatic 16V's because I test drove one. It seemed no where near as fast as this one, which is a 5-speed.

What does draw me to the car is the uniqueness.

And you are definitely correct about the exhaust note.

Do I feel myself leaning?

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MB 1986 190D in my past
MB 1987 300E on the street
MB 1994 'Smoke Silver' E420 in my driveway
1999 Mazda Miata in the fun stable
1964 E-Type Jaguar Coupe- Sold
1970 E-Type Jaguar Coupe- Sold
1968 Corvair Monza Conv. with Turbo Transplant- Sold
1986 Merkur Xr4ti- abandoned
various mundane American autos

If I'd known then what I know now...

Hell, I'd probably still have done it anyways.