Results so far, sorted first by transmission type, then by mpg. As can be seen, in the automatic transmission category, Rocky Squirrel (me) has the worst mpg. You will need to set your email to use a fixed-width font for this to not appear a total mess. Note that some data are missing from some respondees. Year Model Engine Trans Owner mpg Comments 88 Westy n/a 5-speed Todd Last 16.5 205/70 R14 tires 84 Westy 1.9l auto Rocky Squirrel 15.5 highway, sea level 85 Westy 1.9l auto Thomas LaPointe 17 maximum 84 Vanagon n/a auto Mike Collum 19 84 Westy 1.9l auto David Etter 21.5 ave. of 2 engines 84 Westy 1.9l manual Tom Buese 17 4500ft elevation 84 n/a 1.9l manual stuart jeff 20 stock 14'' wheels 85 Westy n/a manual Mike Collum 20.5 n/a Carat n/a manual Angus Gordon 22 average 84 n/a 1.9l n/a Jack R. 15 inferred 83 Westy n/a n/a Wesley Pegden 20 (should be) 83.5 Westy 1.9l n/a David Kao 22 average 85 n/a 1.9l n/a TC 7-9km/l best results 87 Synchro Westy mike 15 inferred -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR |
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