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Originally Posted by vonsmog
Get a diesel, you will never beat the mileage, even with a hybrid. Even the old ones get great mileage, my son drives a 85' Mercedes 300D with turbo and a 5 speed. He has been getting 35+ mpg and this is with a heavy foot and car! Rides like a cloud and has some style.
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I looked into that... Hybrids get 40+ MPG... and I presume a 30+ year old car will need constant TLC... we need something that is zero maintenance.
I also looked at the newer (can't afford new) VW diesel but got scared away.