I actually had a lady in Chattanooga, TN at the local Midas shop comment how
peppy my '81 Jetta diesel is compared to non-turbo Benz diesels.  Actually I
can't pinpoint the reason for it but my Jetta is more peppier than any other
VW diesel I have ever driven (just as much zip as my parents '86 turbo-
diesel).  I thought it was the motor but when I had it replaced with a rebuilt
one (I blew the first one up OK?) it was just as zippy.
I have driven a few of the Naturally Aspirated Benz diesels and they are dogs.
It is not the motor but just the heavy car it has to drag around.  The turbo-
diesel Benzes are nice though but I still like the VWs better 'cause you don't
have to worry about people stealing them and they are a heck of a lot cheaper
to buy parts for and keep maintained.
Thats my 2 bits.
Ken Wilford
John 3:16