I just got back from an 800 mile roundtrip to Atlanta in my '81 SD - 26+ mpg with the winterized diesel, 75 MPH most of the time except for 100 miles of construction [700 miles on the interstate] plus 100 miles running around town. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 283k miles
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 6:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs. gasoline Tom Hargrave wrote: > The other is a friend who claims he's getting 28 MPG in his 300SD. I've > owned too many, I've rode with him and I know better. I'd bet just about > anything that he's getting around 24 MPG. 28mpg is about right for mine (W116 small cam) going 600 miles a day in warm weather at 70-80mph. Mitch. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
