Thread: Newbie thinking of buying an early 80s 380SL Advice appreciated
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Old 10-12-2009, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris_Ginsburg View Post
Also.. 380SL's are slugs that still only get about 12 miles to the gallon. Biggest positive of the car is that it looks good.
There is clearly something wrong. A 380SL with an good engine in good tune with good tires should get 16-19 MPG.
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