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Originally Posted by BurningDinosaurBones
What about VW TDIs? I would suspect they would perform well.
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They would.
Especially with the DGS 7 speed box - it's geared longer.
About any similar car - compact direct injection diesel - would do well, too.
Dunno what you can get in Canada ?
While you can have VW diesels, other makes don't seem to bring them over.
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My old 1993 burner certainly would not, it revs at 2800rpm at 60mph and only gets about 32mpg at that steady state speed...
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Is it a "sport" version of sorts ?
I'm surprised it runs that fast at only 60 mph.
Any chances of lengthening the final drive ?
That'd be the most economical I'd say, improve the vehicle you already have.
700 miles a week will drive it down quickly.
When you need new tyres, get those with the lowest rolling resistance and pump them up really well - you could use it on those long drives.
My recommendations : Michelin Energy Saver and Alpin A4 (NOT the A3 !) for winter duty.