If you are really that concerned about fuel economy... Go find an old 1996/1997 VW Passat TDI.

I have had 2 of them in the past. They return 42 to 48 MPG all day long, have 5 speed sticks and can pull a little trailer around. I used to pull a little 13 foot Boston Whaler around with mine.

They are not built as solid as the Benz but are good cars none the less.

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AJ

1985 300D (SOLD)