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Subject:Re: Buick V6 powered Vanagon
From:Matthew Snook
Date:Fri, 2 May 2008 16:09:48 -0700

Well, not that he's stupid, but...  Over the years I have become skeptical
of almost all claims of gas mileage. :)  In _every_ case where I've been
told the mileage, then had a chance to make an assessment myself, the result
has been less than what was claimed.

Just my experience...

Matt

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of
Ryan
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 3:53 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Buick V6 powered Vanagon

You know my stepdad had a lumina LTZ and he'd report crazy mileage in excess
of 30 mpg.  I always figured he was too dumb to figure it out correctly
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>  "Matthew Snook" <matt@SNOOKSBAND.COM> said:
>  > My Dad loves those cars.  Swears he's getting over 30 mpg all the
> time - he
>  > puts in a lot of miles every year.  He keeps a lookout and buys them
>  > whenever there's a good deal, like $800 for the whole car.  Gives them
> to
>  > whichever of his grandkids is needing a car, or whatever.  If the sedan
> gets
>  > 30+, what would a Vanagon get? :)
>  >
>  > Matt
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