Got a speeding ticket with my 240D! - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

nickofoxford · #16 01-04-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by a2t

Thats pretty good, in PA they take your house and 1st born usually.

Ive always tried that excuse to no avail, now I dont even bother. Move to Atlanta, they dont bother with you until you pass 80. Any slower than 75 and you're a slalom cone

Haha he had some mercedes background to him, I was surprised that worked as well!

nickofoxford · #17 01-04-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by freeride

Congratulations!!!

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Originally Posted by LUVMBDiesels

Exactly! I am impressed with your achievement! Great Job!

Thank you, and thank you

haha. Not that im proud of actually having splattered bugs on my windshield instead of the back window for a change

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strelnik · #18 01-04-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pawoSD

With a very powerful tailwind and going downhill?

73 is easy, I've taken an auto 240d to a little over 65....and it had plenty more to give.

If you see a Manila yellow 83 240d doing 80 on I-275 or I-696 or I-94, it could be me.

I do keep it under 85, since I can't put a tach on the 616.912 and see how fast the engine is revving. I don't want my baby to 'splode while I'm having fun.

nickofoxford · #19 01-04-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by strelnik

If you see a Manila yellow 83 240d doing 80 on I-275 or I-696 or I-94, it could be me.

I do keep it under 85, since I can't put a tach on the 616.912 and see how fast the engine is revving. I don't want my baby to 'splode while I'm having fun.

Lmao will keep an eye out, I do wave to most fellow 123 drivers so you might see me. Look out for the "cowspot" paintjob on the front fenders.. Right behind the 4 way lights

. It's kind of funny how 123 drivers will wave though, mostly the older folk 'cause there are a couple grumpy teen drivers around here being spoiled with the chance to drive a 123.

I got to see one wrapped around a tree by a teen driver.. glad im not that kind of kid I do value the good old mercedes.

curtludwig · #20 01-05-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ForcedInduction

A 240D can do 96mph, its possible you were doing 73mph.

I thought it was 86mph, I've never hit 90 in my '83 with the pedal resting on the mat....

UriahT · #21 01-05-2009, 11:57 AM

If I were driving a 240D, and got that kind of ticket, I'd take it as a cheap checkup...
You know your engine health isn't that bad!

diametricalbenz · #22 01-05-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by curtludwig

I thought it was 86mph, I've never hit 90 in my '83 with the pedal resting on the mat....

I could never get past 87mph even downhill.

Can anyone VERIFY 96mph with a GPS photo? (assuming the GPS is calibrated and roughly accurate)

uvula · #23 01-05-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by diametricalbenz

I could never get past 87mph even downhill.

Can anyone VERIFY 96mph with a GPS photo? (assuming the GPS is calibrated and roughly accurate)

I got my SD up to 90 last summer on the Interstate just to see if I could. I didn't want to do any better than that cuz I love the old girl and I'd hate to see her blow up, so I still don't know how fast she'll really go.