This is an interesting read.  E250 Bluetec vs. Toyota Prius. 

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/features/a7170/the-most-fuel-efficient-car-in-america-is-a-luxury-car/



-----Original Message-----
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:[email protected]] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 11:46 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT leasing a car

You would think a law firm would pay for a Mercedes. In any case they are 
plenty roomy. Get a e250 bluetec. They get 40mpg, for real.

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> On Aug 16, 2016, at 10:59 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes 
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> I am going to see if it’s a possibility, but I'm not sure how much the 
> difference would be.  I have not driven a recent E class.  I wonder how roomy 
> they are? 
> 
> Don Snook
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: OK Don [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent: Monday, August 15, 2016 10:03 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT leasing a car
> 
> None of the above - get a Mercedes. and pay the difference yourself if you 
> have to.
> 
>> On Mon, Aug 15, 2016 at 10:07 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < 
>> [email protected]> wrote:
>> 
>> I MAY have a new job opportunity that includes a new car lease.  I am 
>> not sure about the details yet and therefore I am speculating about the 
>> terms.
>> So, this may be a bit of day dreaming.
>> 
>> Given what I am guessing is a monthly lease amount, I am wondering 
>> which vehicle would be best.  I don't think a Mercedes would meet the $ 
>> criteria.
>> So, here are some possible options:
>> 
>> Ford Taurus
>> Chevy Impala
>> Nissan Altima
>> Dodge Charger
>> Hyundai Sonata (although the Genesis would be nice, but probably too 
>> much
>> $)
>> Toyota Camry
>> 
>> Any opinions on these?  I know that's a broad question.  I like 
>> bigger cars (I'm 6'3" and 250).  So, I think the Taurus and Impala 
>> would be the roomiest.  I have heard a lot of good reviews about the "zero 
>> gravity"
>> seats in the Altima.  I might be driving as much as 600 miles a week.  
>> This could make leasing a car very difficult because putting that 
>> many miles on it could be prohibitively expensive.
>> 
>> Don Snook
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> --
> OK Don
> 
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> many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain
> 
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> learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for 
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> 
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