My father-in-law had a 380 sel - euro version - when I first got married. It was a nice rig but he blew the engine. Had it fixed - never worked right again and he got rid of it. I am not too sure of those engines. Sure my FIL is really rough on cars and I have never seen one that lasts him over 50k miles - but in the end what is the difference in the gas consumption? Probably not that much - if you willing to spend it - get the larger motor.

MORE POWER!

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2006 - Suzuki Gran Vitara (2.0 L fully equipped) Like this car so far except for trying to put on the seatbelt.
1988 - 190e - 2.3L - 172K miles (It now belongs to the exwife)
1999 - Chevy Blazer LS Fully Equiped - killed it June 2006
2001 - Honda Civic EX - 68K miles (sold June 2004)
1963 - 220S - Dual Carb 6 cyl. (sold)
1994 - Yamaha WaveRaider (fun to ride)