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Date:         Mon, 13 Jan 1997 15:15:35 -0800
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From:         Lawrence Johnson <ljohnson@halhinet.on.ca>
Subject:      Re: weird problem w/ poor 85 Westy gas mileage

HelFle8953@aol.com wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 97-01-11 00:46:54 EST, jscohen@m2.sprynet.com (James
> Cohen) writes:
> 
> 
>  Ummmm, boys?  Are you aware that the Synchro Westy is only supposed to get
>  16 highway and 16 city?  Okay, milage may vary, but how is it possible that
>  you're getting between 25-50% better milage than you should?  Could you
>  please share your magic with the rest of us?
> 
>  EPA esitmates are pretty accurate if a bit conservative, but these claims
>  you're making are astounding.  Either your record keeping is inaccurate, or
>  there is something special about your Vans.  Even non-Westy non-synchro
>  Vans don't get 23mpg.
> 


The trick is speed.
The Westy hits a wall about 55 to 65 mi/hr.
It's a E=mc**2 thing ;)


Larry
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