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06-30-2008, 02:19 PM

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I'd only get a CDI when my W210 wears out to the point it is economically unfeasible. Not sure that the extra few mpg justifies the cost of the upgrade.

I wasn't trying to get you to upgrade... was just stating my mileage as a data point. I doubt I would get 33mpg if I drove your E300 the way I drive.

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06-30-2008, 02:25 PM

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I wasn't trying to get you to upgrade... was just stating my mileage as a data point.

I doubt I would get 33mpg if I drove your E300 the way I drive.

Just thinking out loud.

Back in 06, IIRC it might have been before ULSD, I hand calculated a best of 33 mpg if I was theoretically cruising at 85.

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