[V8] No Rings

[dsaad at icehouse.net]

Sounds like we will see you again some day!

I have also been interested in the E300TD. Good to hear it likes BioD.
I have a friend with an 80s era diesel Benz - can't remember the exact model,
but they have been running the BioD in it and report good results as well.

Dave

Quoting Greg Johnson <gregsj2 at gmail.com>:

> V8 Crew,
>
> Those who know me, know I lurk here and for several years, sought the
> perfect 4.2 V8Q. I must of looked at a half dozen, but never found the right
> one.  In the meantime, the siren-song of a '99 MB E300td got me.  The price
> was right, the service records were there, the owner was forth-coming, and
> what the buyer's inspection found, created a price adjustment, so I lept.  I
> took a deposit on my '93 S4 today and sometime next week I will be without
> four rings for the first time since 1989.  It already hurts.
>
> The Benz is not an Audi, but it creates its own grins.  During the summer I
> was running about a 60 - 70% blend of BioD.  No one will ever accuse the '99
> of massive acceleration, but it will move.   It's very comfortable.  Unlike
> the V8Q, it provides lots of head room and I love the 37 mpg on the freeway
> and 27 around town.
>
> In short, I'll be signing off in the near future.  Before I go, I just
> wanted to say thanks.  When I needed you guys, you were always there to
> answer a question or four.  This is a fun dedicated list and the spats seem
> few and far between.
>
> Best of luck with your V8Qs.   Audi is supposed to be making TDI
> announcements at the LA Autoshow this weekend, so I hope to have some rings
> back in my garage in the not too distant future.
>
> Regards,
>
> Greg J
> BIRA.ORG
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