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Old 01-26-2014, 12:14 AM   #96
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Re: Automotive myths

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Originally Posted by GOPAPA View Post
I owned a Datsun 210 station wagon and it got real good mileage.no Horsies though ,, . and that is a very good point..
I know our Honda Accord would win easily getting onto the highway and into traffic a lot safer and faster than my 350 v8 truck.. and its a 4 cylinder ,,ofcourse there are some on here that have bigger and more hp motors than mine ,,but like you said for drivability a nice soft riding quiet no road noise truck or car is the best even if it takes a little more fuel,,
My dad was a Studebaker fan. He always said how they were "ahead of their time". A 57 golden hawk with a 289 V8 could get close to 30 mpg and flat scoot to boot. And they were a big comfortable car.
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