Reality check for Diesel 123 owners - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Austin85 · #28 11-19-2007, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by t walgamuth

The 280e is not an economy engine. Even with the disparity in fuel costs the diesel will probably beat it in economy of operation, especially around town. The only gasser I would consider as an alternative would probably be a 190e with a stick.

And I really don't want to drive any other brand of auto.

Tom W

I just got back from a 400mile RT with my "new" 87 190E gasser 5 speed Orlando & back to Boca. I took her to compare a long drive in this VS the 300SD or the 300CD.
It was pretty cool to be able to cut back in front of & pass the As$hole $hitbox SUVs and Oversized Pick ups that were constantly cutting me off along the Turnpike. Something I could never do in either DIesel.

But for comfort and that nostalgic aire of driving an old Mercedes Diesel with a Giant steering wheel, there is nothing to compare.

As far as fuel prices, since I live in the tropics and can run on straight WVO I will take the time, which I enjoy to collect and filter into my drums though my old cut off blue jeans & smell the Tempura coming out of my exhaust while I drive & grin "goin down the road feelin' baad", , save $100. / week, and most of all enjoy sticking it to Dick & Bush every block I drive!!!!!

TW....If I can fix my oil leak on the SD I may consider selling the 5 speed.

AA