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Old 12-15-2009, 02:18 AM   #7 (permalink)
Domman56
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Tank - '76 Chevy El Camino Classic
90 day: 25.89 mpg (US)

Sabrina - '91 Mercedes Benz 190 E
90 day: 37.07 mpg (US)

Angel - '88 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL
Last 3: 23.01 mpg (US)

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Originally Posted by MadisonMPG View Post
I don't think you've been here long enough to really say what you are saying, but I understand where you are coming from.

The reason old cars get better mileage is simple. Weight, engine size, gearing, and the testing methods are different now.
Ah true i didn'tt think of the testing methods

I agree with you on the weight and gearing but isn't the new honda civic hybrid using a 1.3 liter 4 cylinder?
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