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Originally Posted by RWebb View Post
if you do choose a compression ignition motor, why not just buy a used Benz?
Because they are huge and don't get the mileage of the smaller/lighter VW's.

Expect 35 MPG (at best) in Mercedes, which is well under his target.
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