Mercedes 308 2.2litre diesel Van <span title=".........1994...........good">.........1994...........g...</span> or bad?

Question

any idea what they do to the gallon...also reliability.....parts availability.......what do they drive like.....any problems to watch out for.........thanks for any advice

Answer 1

Transit? 30mpg? Reliable? Absolute ****, I have two - a 54 reg 115/350 that averages 19mpg, I&#039;ve had it since new, limited to 56mph so I can&#039;t thrash it, has had wheel bearings, propshaft bearings, oil seals, engine management unit (£2,500), new tyres &amp; brakes every six months on average, etc., etc., it&#039;s only done 135,000km. (On a tacho, hence the km).

I&#039;ve also got a SWB &#039;08 reg that I&#039;ve had for three weeks, lovely, all the kit, 34mpg empty, but still a really cheap finish inside.

An old Merc 308 is like a tractor to drive, rough, noisy, but will return over 30mpg &amp; should go on for ever. Parts are cheap &amp; easily available.

There are some Merc Sprinters on Autotrader for under £1500, I&#039;d look at one of those or a VW - best reliability &amp; fuel economy.

Answer 2

I&#039;d just go for a transit mate. Ledgendery to drive 30mpg and dam reilable. Parts come from ford.