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Old 11-15-2006, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Wodnek View Post
I average 21 to 22mpg from my 85 300D. I think only the e-bay 617 engines get 27mpg! Winterised diesel drops mine to 18-19. It sounds like normal milage to me. If you drive it like you stole it that is...
I think your mileage is lower than the average. I have a 1985 W123 Wagon and get 24 around town and 28 on the road. We took my wife's identical car to Florida and cruised at 80MPH most of the time and still got around 23 MPG. We also had a full compliment of luggage and five people in the car.
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