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Hip001 · 04-09-2009, 08:40 AM

Ecomodder gurus please help!!!
I'm a newbe here so please go easy on me. I commute 50 miles round trip to work and my girlfriend lives 40miles away too. So something with awesome MPG will really help. (my current motor pool: 1981 BMW R100RT motorcycle but not a daily rider, 1997 Ford F150 V6 14mpg, 1999 Caddy Deville 25mpg, & 1986 Mercedes 300SDL aprox 30mpg the cherry garage kept car cover queen)
Reading this site has sparked an interest in getting something to "Ecomod"(unless you think one of the ones I own already would be a better choice?).
I have come across two interesting but very different cars.
1995 Honda Civic DX is a base model 2 door coupe 5speed 150k miles
1984 Mercedes 190D 160k miles somewhat rare diesel 4 door 5speed.
I can get both for almost the same $$. I have a mechanic friend so the labor rate to repair/maintain either is same (No expensive Steeler....eeeerrrrrr I mean Dealer repair cost). Mercedes may be more maintenance intensive I'm not sure.

My question is subjective to some extent but wondering:
1) Which has the best potential for high mpg?? Both cars starting pretty even at 35ish mpg.
2) Also what mods would you recommend to get more mpg?
3) niether. maybe buy a 1979 Punch moped. install a hydrogen booster and enjoy 150mpg at 35mph with a tailwind going down hill!

Thank you for taking the time to reply and offering any advice to a newbe like me is always appreciated!!!!
Hip

04-09-2009, 08:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hip001 In God we trust! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gaiesville Georgia Posts: 74 01 Beetle - '01 VW Beetle TDI 90 day: 42.33 mpg (US) Black 450h - '14 Lexus 450h Thanks: 18 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	1995 Civic or 1984 Mercedes 190 Diesel ?? Ecomodder gurus please help!!! I'm a newbe here so please go easy on me. I commute 50 miles round trip to work and my girlfriend lives 40miles away too. So something with awesome MPG will really help. (my current motor pool: 1981 BMW R100RT motorcycle but not a daily rider, 1997 Ford F150 V6 14mpg, 1999 Caddy Deville 25mpg, & 1986 Mercedes 300SDL aprox 30mpg the cherry garage kept car cover queen) Reading this site has sparked an interest in getting something to "Ecomod"(unless you think one of the ones I own already would be a better choice?). I have come across two interesting but very different cars. 1995 Honda Civic DX is a base model 2 door coupe 5speed 150k miles 1984 Mercedes 190D 160k miles somewhat rare diesel 4 door 5speed. I can get both for almost the same $$. I have a mechanic friend so the labor rate to repair/maintain either is same (No expensive Steeler....eeeerrrrrr I mean Dealer repair cost). Mercedes may be more maintenance intensive I'm not sure. My question is subjective to some extent but wondering: 1) Which has the best potential for high mpg?? Both cars starting pretty even at 35ish mpg. 2) Also what mods would you recommend to get more mpg? 3) niether. maybe buy a 1979 Punch moped. install a hydrogen booster and enjoy 150mpg at 35mph with a tailwind going down hill! Thank you for taking the time to reply and offering any advice to a newbe like me is always appreciated!!!! Hip Last edited by Hip001; 04-09-2009 at 10:58 AM..