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Old 03-21-2009, 01:12 PM   #130 (permalink)
Big Dave
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One thing that limits the VW TDI (regardless of the car) is its acceleration-oriented gear ratio.

3.89:1 ain't gonna ultimately cut it for big MPG. From what I can see VWs are resistant to gearing changes. Limited gear flexibility is one reason I don't much like front wheel drive.
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