Hey David,

Wassup? Since no one else could answer any better than you, you're promoted to Techie!

If you're right, then there is no real way to economize on acceleration in this vehicle. I might as well stomp on it for the 2mi/gl difference.

The next ML you see moving 0-60 in eight seconds or so, could be me...

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Ed "Don't Benz's just feel better..."

Current wives...
2000 ML430 Skyview "The Mel"
2000 CLK430 Cab "The Cab"
85 300D Turbo "The Diesel"

Past wives...
92 300E
85 190E

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