Newcomer's mpg question - W126 300SE

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Paul B

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I'm just considering buying my neighbour's son's 1987 300SE. (Looks good and has done 115,000ish miles.) Please could anybody just give me any guidance on approx MPG with theirs? Owner reckons he gets 30 in economy mode, which sounds optimistic. (I`d mostly be doing longer distances, never or nearly never short hops ... of course, actual mpg will depend on past engine care but others' experiences would be very helpful, please!)
Thanks in advance. Paul
 
Welcome Paul_B to the best MB owners website.
30mpg from a 3 litre does seem a bit too good. Could you live with it if it only gave 26mpg in your hands?

There are lots of W126 related websites, not just 'clubs' but private owners too.

Enjoy.
Patrick

PS My W124 280E usually gives 28.5 mpg.

Good bit of buying advice here
 
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Thanks, Patrick. That's useful - and credible @26ish mpg. I`d much rather know the "going rate" than feel scalded! +I`ve web-roved for W126 sites but haven`t found anything UK-based - will look again. P
 

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