Perhaps instead of buying that 7 liter SUV to ferry the kids to soccer, we'll opt for the 6.8 liter and get that warm, fussy feeling that we have personally saved the planet from becoming a hot house.
In my family fleet, there have been quite a few changes in vehicles over the past couple years, many due to my suggestions. The 12MPG Suburban was replaced by a 21MPG minivan. The PT cruiser was replaced by the HHR which gets slightly better fuel mileage. The SD averages in the mid 20's to 30MPG. Speaking of huge, lumbering SUV's, I actually toyed with the idea of getting a Frod Excursion diesel to be the hauling/towing vehicle before buying the Sprinter. The Excursion is lucky to get 17MPG on the highway without any load or passengers in it! The Sprinter also gets better mileage compared to the Cummins diesel pickup that it replaced, 22MPG average for the Sprinter compared to 15 for the pickup. It's also a bit shorter, holds more people, and has a MUCH better turning circle. All of the fuel cost savings is enough to allow the boat to come out of hiding for the summer. Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula who got dropped off at MBI today for much needed attention 2006 Sprinter PV 1.6Kmi, The Box (what is the German word for Box?) _______________________________________ 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
