Mitch Haley wrote:
"Seriously what? 50mpg? This is one eBay mpg claim that's feasible. The 1.6 gassers got over 40mpg at 60mph, the 2.0 diesel might touch 60mpg at a steady 60mph." I wrote "Seriously?" because I had no idea they made an escort diesel wagon. I forgot about the Tempo diesels. I hate escorts and I always thought they were lousy cars. I am sure my dislike is colored by the fact that I was rear ended in my first benz by a woman driving an escort. It was a 1971 250. I loved that car. A friend of mine spent $7000 making it perfect. I bought it for $3000. It had gorgeous red paint that was so deep you could fall into it. The interior (in white) had been completely redone with all MB parts. It was a pretty fast car with the 2.8 engine and the goofy carbs adjusted properly. I loved that car. The stupid escort hit me just above the bumper going pretty fast. It demolished the back end and nearly totaled the car. It was never the same and I have yet to get past the fact that an escort did that much damage to my first benz. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 133K
