Date:         Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:02:11 -0800
Reply-To:     Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Mileage Survey Results
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The results from Mr Squirrel's Patented Vanagon Fuel Economy Survey have
been entered into a Excel spreadsheet and I'm working on converting it
into a wikitable to post on the wiki.

In the meantime:

Summary Results
Number of respondents: 86

1.9L Vanagons with Auto Transmissions (n=7), min mpg=13, max=20, mean=17.4.

1.9L Vanagons with Manual Transmissions (n=11), min mpg=15.9, max=29, mean=20

2.1L Vanagons with ATs (n=10), min mpg=13, max=20.5, mean=17.

2.1L Vanagons with Manual Transmissions (n=26): min mpg=15.5, max=21,
mean=19.5

Syncros (n=6): min mpg=15.5, max=21, mean=16.9

Others (various engine swaps, Diesels, etc.) (n=21).

Other data, such as tire sizes, models (Westy, GL, driving habits, etc.)
are in the spreadsheet for those who want to analyze more deeply. of
course, the data are every bit as accurate as the measuring equipment
(odometers), and the observational habits and record-keeping of the
Vanagon owners. If you want a copy of the .xls spreadsheet, please email
me directly.

--
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