Thread: 240D: Hard to describe effect, getting underway smoothly in 1st gear.
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Old 10-14-2011, 10:33 AM
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The mercedes is designed with a lot of rubber in the suspension and drivetrain mounting points to isolate the rough diesel vibrations from the passengers. I suspect you are accustomed to other cars with less rubber in them. I would have someone who is familiar with stick mercedes diesels drive it before getting too excited about it.
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