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Old 11-03-2012, 01:50 AM   #21
archtaan
 
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Originally Posted by Mr Twisty View Post
Something I don't understand..... I had a 1981 VW pickup that HONESTLY would get 40+mpg easily with that sweet little 4cyl diesel engine. Dad would get much better than that with his Jetta diesel... That was 30 years ago.

I know big brother has his thumb on auto makers, but it seems like we're going backwards.

Full disclosure... it did 0-60 in 7 minutes, but still... what's wrong with this picture?
I am guessing that 2100 pound curb weight didnt hurt that little VW either.
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