Bought another diesel today. A 1995 MB E300 Diesel. 6cyl non- turbo . Never smoked in, never wrecked. All maintaince records, 212,000 mi. Paid $1,800. Neighbor around the corner had it, It wasn't being used, when I asked about it she said I'll sell it for 1,800. I said I'll take it.
Best part is 35mpg.

Nice! I'm looking for a diesel that gets 30 plus miles to the gallon as well...I didn't even think to look at the MB lines. I thought about the VW and Jeep...i'd really just like to get a dodge cummins, 2 wheel drive with a manual trans and see what I can get since most of it will be highway miles.

The older MB's and VW's I have had the best luck with.

Nice! I'm looking for a diesel that gets 30 plus miles to the gallon as well...I didn't even think to look at the MB lines. I thought about the VW and Jeep...i'd really just like to get a dodge cummins, 2 wheel drive with a manual trans and see what I can get since most of it will be highway miles.

If you can stand driving a car get the VW. Picked up my 02 jetta TDi in July and have 20k more now. Summer time I see up to 60mpg and winter with snow tires between 45-48mpg

Buddy of mine has one he calls Uncle Jed. :rolleyes:

If you're under 6' and/or under 250 lbs, then you're probably OK. Above that, it's just a small car. But those things can get 50 mpg without even thinking...

Buddy of mine has one he calls Uncle Jed. :rolleyes:

If you're under 6' and/or under 250 lbs, then you're probably OK. Above that, it's just a small car. But those things can get 50 mpg without even thinking...

6'4" here and have sunroof and pretty roomie inside. Back seat is like an extended cab truck though.

maintenance on the VW's are a PITA. A friend of mine is a mechanic at a your a pee'n automotive center. He claims his shop charges 2 hours of labor to change out a headlight bulb.

nice job on the purchase. have you found anything that requires heavy maintanence yet?

for 50+ mpg i'd drive a vw.

nice job on the purchase. have you found anything that requires heavy maintanence yet?

for 50+ mpg i'd drive a vw.\

I just did a complete maintaince. Changed all fluids & filters. (except for tranny). I did treat the fuel tank wit a biocide as car sat for 4 years, luckily it only had a 1/4 tank.
I did find a leaky tranny line. Replaced wipers, and trunK weather stripping.
Here's a good link for MB parts for anyone who is interested.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/index.php?

I am in the same boat. Im looking to get another diesel and originally wanted a 2wd dodge manual p-pumped cummins to see what i could get with it. I was thinking maybe around 26? Anyone have experience with these? I am also looking into jettas... i just hate to go foreign though. Also looking at the MB's cause theyre pretty cheap but ive also heard they are unbearably slow