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ERASER5 · 01-25-2014, 01:53 PM

Yes some of the early 70s car got very good MPGs. Dad had a Datson B210 that could get 40 or so. My brother and brother in law each had deisel Rabbits. The diesel Rabbit could run on pennies. The one fact that you guys are forgetting is the horribly animic horse power. Pulling out on the freeway was a challenge. High MPG, low get up and go. Those diesel Rabbits were horrible in the mountains.

I do not like to give up drivabiltiy for high MPGS. I comprimise towards the drivabilty side.

01-25-2014, 01:53 PM	#12
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Automotive myths Yes some of the early 70s car got very good MPGs. Dad had a Datson B210 that could get 40 or so. My brother and brother in law each had deisel Rabbits. The diesel Rabbit could run on pennies. The one fact that you guys are forgetting is the horribly animic horse power. Pulling out on the freeway was a challenge. High MPG, low get up and go. Those diesel Rabbits were horrible in the mountains. I do not like to give up drivabiltiy for high MPGS. I comprimise towards the drivabilty side. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60



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