I haven't seen much improvement over my 1972 VW I bought new. All talk methinks.
Absolutely correct, ribit. The only thing that has changed has been the average weight of the vehicles on the road. Had a 1976 Honda Accord that got 30-33 mpg IN THE CITY, in stop and go driving - and up to 35-36 mpg on the open road at 70 mph.
Likes ya said, not much improvement.

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