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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 10:46 AM
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Thanks for all the good info guys. I drove a 98 with 140k miles on it last week and was blown away at how amazing the car drove. The car was quiter than my '08 Mercedes E350! I decided to put in a credit app on it and I am just waiting on an answer. I

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Thanks for all the good info guys. I drove a 99 with 140k miles on it last week and was blown away at how amazing the car drove. The car was quiter than my '08 Mercedes E350! I decided to put in a credit app on it and I am just waiting on an answer. I
Make sure its had the timing belt / water pump service other it is 40k overdue.
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Make sure its had the timing belt / water pump service other it is 40k overdue.
Thanks for the info. I will be sure to look into that.
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its about the smiles per gallon, not the miles. but generally speaking about mpg in a 2000, i get around 16.5mpg all city. i hardly ever drive on the fwy.
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Well I picked up a locally owned 1998 and I absolutely love it! I'll post picks tonight!

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Here is my new to me 98. It has 142k all dealer serviced with the TP/WP and all seal replacement done in February.


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