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Subject:Re: 1-800-Howsmydriving?
From:Allan Streib
Date:Wed, 5 Dec 2007 14:41:21 -0500

Geza Polony <gezapolony@SBCGLOBAL.NET> writes:

> One thing you'll notice is that speed correlates (inversely) to fuel
> efficiency in these cars more than most. My experience is that
> there's about 3-4mpg difference between driving 55 and driving
> 70. I've never had any mechanical problems from driving fast,
> though.

I always heard that VW boxer engines like to be "wound up".  At least
this is what I was always told when I had my '72 Super Beetle.

Allan