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Subject: [OM] Re: OT Mileage, Automatic gears
From: "Simon Worby" <simon@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2005 16:42:24 -0000
R.Jackson wrote:

> Heh...I dunno, my Beetle doesn't spin up to high revs, but
> the turbo really gives it some go. I put my foot down on
> the highway and I can hear the turbo spin up as the car
> digs in and just goes.

Yes, being slow is one accusation I can't (& don't) level at modern
diesels.

> The gas is smelly, but I only have to fill up about every 600 miles.

Not only is it smelly, but the spills are also very dangerous,
particularly for motorcyclists.

> The handling is amazing, too. <snip>

Yes, but nothing to do with it being a diesel!

Simon
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