Most cars have gotten faster since the early 90s. Compare a 2004 E55 to the 500E for acceleration. I can remember as a kid if a car could do 0-60 in 6-7 seconds that was fast. Today its nothing to do it in 5-6, and some are under 4.

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Jason Priest
1999 E430
1995 E420 - retired
1986 420SEL - retired