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Old 06-26-2018, 04:25 PM
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I wish I got 32mpg... jeez.
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Old 06-26-2018, 10:41 PM
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I wish I got 32mpg... jeez.



When I owned a 95 E300, I was able to get 34-35 MPG routinely on the highway if I drove conservatively.


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Old 06-27-2018, 12:13 PM
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When I owned a 95 E300, I was able to get 34-35 MPG routinely on the highway if I drove conservatively.


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how could you not mash the pedal everytime to feel that torque at 3500 rpm.
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Compared to most modern similarly sized sedans burning cheaper 87 octane, 32mpg highway is terrible. There's even a few SUVs that can beat that. Technology has come a long way.
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Old 06-27-2018, 04:46 PM
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Compared to most modern similarly sized sedans burning cheaper 87 octane, 32mpg highway is terrible. There's even a few SUVs that can beat that. Technology has come a long way.
but then you are driving a toaster with wheels. Most probably a toaster with a rubber band transmission.

been there done that - still preferred driving the ancient E300D or the slight upgrade E320 W210 I had.
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how could you not mash the pedal everytime to feel that torque at 3500 rpm.
>3500rpm is the only time you get feelings in this car...
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