as far as the weight, you are correct, my 124 weights 4390lbs. As far as gas mileage, I don't think i've gotten 35mpg.
On 9/28/05, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Gabriel S wrote: > > > > "the 124 gets good fuel economy for weighing close to 5,000lbs, but > 35mpg is insane...i never get that much, and if im pushing it, forget > it!" > > > > The real truth - > > > > Not only is it not insane to get this kind of mileage, but the 124 does > not weigh anything close to 5,000 lbs. My 124, a 1990 300D 2.5 247K, > will get 35 mpg. It just did on a long trip that I took. On a trip > where I was really pushing it lost of turnpike time at 80-85. I averaged > over 1000 miles 33mpg. The 1990's 124 with the 2.5 get significantly > better mileage then the other 124's. In fact, the best performing > Mercedes Diesels (in terms of mileage) have the 2.5. I am talking about > the 190D 2.5. Those cars are widely reported to get 40-45 with a manual. > > > > > Donald H. Snook > > McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn & Herrington, P.A. > > > > _______________________________________ > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Gabriel Soto Southern California 1987 300D 230K=-
