Should I swap?

gina2201

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Someone has just texted me to ask if I would swap my Vitara Fatboy for a 300CE Coupe in Black.

Now, how thirsty is a 3l auto gonna be??

My last C200 was about £60 week doing 300 miles?

I'm very tempted but need some advice on the petrol situation as I don't wanna find I can't afford it!

Please help!
 

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The swap is a no brainer. Crap car for a classic! That is assuming the 300ce is in good nick.
Wise question though. The 300CE isn't too bad on a run. Round town I guess you could drop below 20 quite easily but on a run high 20's should be achievable if you keep it sensible. Worst case, LPG it.
 

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Driving my 300TE and without thinking about it,the fuel consumption was 24 as an all round figure, better on a long run, so maybe a touch too expensive.

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Well Gina, I suspect if you posted the same question on a Suzuki Forum you get completely different answers from the guys above.
Just being neutral
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well having just read the post, i had to read it 2 times...

:confused: :confused: let me think a Vitara Fatboy for a 300CE Coupe in Black :confused: :confused:

sounds to good to be true, i would be a little cautious though, a full check over.
 

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Could this be a 100% fine Vitara vs a 100% knackered Merc though?
 

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