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Old 09-24-2009, 05:51 AM   #3 (permalink)
robchalmers
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Chug - '96 Volkswagon Polo CL
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90 day: 49.42 mpg (US)

L'Autre - '03 Renault Megane Sport Tourer Expression
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To my surprise, the GR 1.4 5 door model I bought thinking mild mannered family 5 door has the same 75hp engine as some GT Citroen AX.
Ex girlfriend had a 205 XS - same engine but the 82 hp version came as standard with a close ratio box 17.5mph/thou in top gear so cruising at 70mph you were doing an ear spliting 4,000rpm and with practically no sound proofing.... I loved it! PLENTY of old school lift-off overteer (hooooligan!!)

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