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Old 11-15-2009, 01:40 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Casey View Post
My car gets better mileage at 80 than 70, and better at 60 than 70. 70's a compromise pick that works for neither extreme.
That is a most dubious claim

1996 BMW 318


faster takes more energy, period. any car can be crippled to merely look better at a higher speed while actually being more wasteful.
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