Date:         Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:19:03 -0700
Reply-To:     Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
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From:         Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: Almost a vanagon
Comments: To: Al Knoll <anasasi@GMAIL.COM>
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It actually was a Volvo motor that BMW used. Had cooling problems in the
Vixen. Most of them [that lived] had air scoops in the back for the engine,
like the old buses and for the same reason.

Very neat vehicle. Pricey to keep up though.

Mike in Marin


On 9/26/09 9:12 PM, "Al Knoll" <anasasi@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Foxy, efficient, sleek, BMW power.
> http://stannerair.hypermart.net/1988vixen.htm
>
> Not mine.  Lo miles, great mileage,
>
> My vanagon gets 15mpg.
>
> Pensionerd

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