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Old 04-07-2011, 06:23 PM   #8 (permalink)
Big Dave
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The Red Baron - '00 Ford F-350 XLT
90 day: 27.99 mpg (US)

Impala Phase Zero - '96 Chevrolet Impala SS
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Thank US emissions and crash-testing regulations.

Diesel having 15 ppm sulfur is the standard these days.

Euros don't have the mad-dog US particulate regs.

To pass a US crash tests, a car has to be at least 3,000 lb or made of uber-expensive carbon fiber.

The manufacturer has to submit 50 cars for crash testing.

They are from the government and are here to help.
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