Sorry, but if you're having to consider fuel costs then you'd probably be best sticking to something more econical. On top offuel there is obviously tyres and servicing, not to mention anti oxident costs........
MPG is not a major concern - more of a concern is "miles per tank" - i can just about get away with filling up once a week in the CLK, I would not be bothered about putting more cash money in every week as whats an extra tenner or so but if I was having to fill up every 5 days or so this is more irksome !
Anyway my daily commute is this:
4 miles of twisty country lanes where I open out a bit - 40 - 60 mph
12 miles of motorway where I plod along at 60 mph
4 miles of stop start town driving coupled with going over 50 plus speedhumps !
Then the same on the way home.
As a general rule with most cars ive had this generally gets me round and abouts the "combined" manufacturers mpg figure
Basically im completely happy with the CLK but im missing out not being able to take the kids to school every now and again so really need 4 doors
Other random alternatives to a C36 are these (just examples not buyers as such)
2001 BMW 530I SPORT BLACK AUTO | eBay
or keeping it in the family
MERCEDES C320 ELEGANCE AUTOMATIC SALOON | eBay
I have traditionally always bought "sport" models but I dont know nowadays as I find it rather hard work going over all the speed humps !!
Thoughts ??
