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Originally Posted by greazzer
Not mine. 1st thru 3rd gear is very nice, responsive, and peppy. I was and still am surprised. I think when the mod'd turbo engine goes in, it might be too much for the five speed, we'll see. The only gear which lugs or is sluggish is 4th. Once on the highway, and into 5th gear, I am CRUISING at 70 MPH or more and I got a lot of throttle left. It is definitely (current 300D NA - no turbo) a highway cruiser but pretty nice in town 1st thru 3rd gear.
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I was always impressed with the power and economy of the euro 300d.
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.  [SIGPIC]
..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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