240D mpg?? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Jim Dandy · #16 05-27-2004, 08:50 AM

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Originally posted by george d
I flew to Dallas last week to pick up my 1982 240D with manual transmission.

Did you buy the one listed on Autotrader?

george d · #17 05-27-2004, 09:04 AM

I think that is where I first saw the ad on the internet, so it could be the same one. I found another link to the same car, and never used the first one again.

http://www.dallasclassiccars.com/240%20D%20Mercedes%20main.htm

Do you know something that I need to know about the car?? I would appreciate any information that you might have, good or otherwise.

Thanks,
George

Jim Dandy · #18 05-27-2004, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by george d
I think that is where I first saw the ad on the internet, so it could be the same one. I found another link to the same car, and never used the first one again.

http://www.dallasclassiccars.com/240%20D%20Mercedes%20main.htm

Do you know something that I need to know about the car?? I would appreciate any information that you might have, good or otherwise.

Thanks,
George

Nope, different car. That one is much nicer than the one on Autotrader.

Here is a discussion for the Autotrader car (the ad is now gone):
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=94370

#19 05-27-2004, 10:55 AM

from each tank in my 240's...mixed city and highway driving.

pdxwaker · #20 05-27-2004, 11:38 AM

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Originally posted by P.E.Haiges
Oldnavy,

I agree with TIM. How would a partially plugged fuel filter cause an engine to burn more fuel when the filter is limiting the amount of fuel the engine is getting.

That's like saying a water restrictor in your shower causes you to use more water.

-snip-

P E H

I'm wondering if fuel starving (i.e. incorrect fuel/air mixture) would affect the efficiency of the engine (hence mileage)...

WannaWagon · #21 05-27-2004, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by george d
I think that is where I first saw the ad on the internet, so it could be the same one. I found another link to the same car, and never used the first one again.

http://www.dallasclassiccars.com/240%20D%20Mercedes%20main.htm

Do you know something that I need to know about the car?? I would appreciate any information that you might have, good or otherwise.

Thanks,
George

Nice looking car. Looks like you really scored there! I recently saw a local ad for a 240D manual tranny for sale here for $1,500 miles with only ~85k original miles and got really tempted. But I don't think my wife will go for it since we're already in the process of buying a nice '81 300TD! These cars really grow on ya! :p