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Old 11-08-2013, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by crazy4diesel View Post
Hmmmm, with a 3-series running up to an E-class (really the 5-series would be the competitor) why not really throw a wrench in your works here with a Passat TDi, big sedan (5 and E sized) available with a 6-speed manual, and really does get 45+ MPG.
C-Class is more along the size and price lines of the 3-series, but all the U.S. market C-Class cars are gasser automatics. Only major problems with the Passat are wrong wheel drive and some questions about reliability.
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