SL/R230: Mercedes Diesel SL
06-06-2005, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by tiggerfink
I would get a SL 400 CDI. But will it have the same power and speed to pass anyone over 60 MPHs. I really do not car about low-end speed, but need enough speed and power to pass cars on the Interstate here.
The band of power available over the rev range is lower, though, but with a 7-speed box you'd never notice.
BTW, American visitors just filled one of our NZ diesel vehicles with petrol (gas) . . they just didn't believe the engine could be that smooth and be diesel!
Thats something you will have to learn to think about when America goes over...
06-07-2005, 07:52 AM
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Mercedes all the way!
haha, yeah i realised "oil-burning" means "burns engine oil" in america 
SL400CDI? i think i'd buy one if i can afford it. but the queue for diesel here in sunny M'sia is really long especially with those huge long distance lorries jockeying for position, and the current diesel shortage. these are the two reasons it'll probably never sell well, at least in many Asian countries. no one will EVER believe it if i drive a sexy little SL over to the diesel pumps!
SL400CDI? i think i'd buy one if i can afford it. but the queue for diesel here in sunny M'sia is really long especially with those huge long distance lorries jockeying for position, and the current diesel shortage. these are the two reasons it'll probably never sell well, at least in many Asian countries. no one will EVER believe it if i drive a sexy little SL over to the diesel pumps!
06-07-2005, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
Oh. Wow I'm stupid.
A lot of Americans here (well, at least in Texas) love diesel vehicles, namely trucks
A lot of Americans here (well, at least in Texas) love diesel vehicles, namely trucks
