Dave:

My Merc was right at $40K 23 years ago this month, from the factory in Stuttgart. I think the current 500 AMG is in the $130K range, not sure.

But other than the engine job, It has given me no problem until last year, bought a new ignition distributor for it.

200 mph? Nope. But while in Germany it ran 150 with no problem. I've found the cops here in the USA usually frown fiercely when you run much over 80. And sometimes also when you aren't going anywhere nearly that fast. YOU try the school zone at 40, I wont.

Point is, while I have the capability, it is a capability that does not get used. But I like knowing it's there.

Bill.

PS: I currently have around 30 K&B 40s and 61s. wr.