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You're welcome any time, Brooks.
As for acceleration, I'm fine with it. Off the line it is not brisk, unless you put your foot halfway in to get a solid first gear start. I estimate 0 to 60 MPH at about 8.5 seconds if you do that.
This is a heavy car (4,300 lbs with fuel and driver) with about 220 HP. The important thing for me, since I drive the Interstate every day, is 60 to 80 MPH acceleration. M-B must have used this span as a design criterion because the car really gets up and boogies in that range. Very surprising, especially to BMW drivers.
I paid $20K, including all taxes, inspections, and a report from the local expert M-B mechanic. This is a one-owner San Francisco car with a few small scratches and dime-sized dings; 40K miles, but not concours condition.
Good luck finding a similar one. There are a some in Florida, for sure. Watch eBay.
Happy Trails,
Dave