Volkswagon unveils car that gets 282 miles to the gallon.

You mean in the USA.

Useless added weight does that.

In the USA when *isn't* there a conspiracy theory to match ?

Graham

 

You mean in the USA.

Useless added weight does that.

In the USA when *isn't* there a conspiracy theory to match ?

Graham

 

I thought it was Ford's idea to run the tyres with an absurdly low presure? How
can Firestone be liable for a design defect by the car maker ?

Graham

 

I thought it was Ford's idea to run the tyres with an absurdly low presure? How
can Firestone be liable for a design defect by the car maker ?

Graham

 

The very fact they need any maintenance at all will do that.

I've *never* seen a maintenance requirement for a manual transmission.

Graham

 

The very fact they need any maintenance at all will do that.

I've *never* seen a maintenance requirement for a manual transmission.

Graham

 

Well, to make a true comparison you should include the clutch.

 

You can "drive right" as much as you like, but it won't necessarily
save you from the dope who isn't.

 

You can "drive right" as much as you like, but it won't necessarily
save you from the dope who isn't.

 

I tend to agree as all the regulation that currently exists has totally
got out of hand.

Life has risks. It's that simple.

When one looks at the weight of today's cars, one common fact comes out;
Weight gain is due mostly to safety considerations.

My old '83 Honda Civic FE gets over 40 mpg in mixed driving, has
functioning brakes, seat belts, horn, wipers and lights. That's all the
"safety" related equipment that's really needed.

The BIG problem is the NUT behind the wheel. Hard to fix that...

JT

 

I tend to agree as all the regulation that currently exists has totally
got out of hand.

Life has risks. It's that simple.

When one looks at the weight of today's cars, one common fact comes out;
Weight gain is due mostly to safety considerations.

My old '83 Honda Civic FE gets over 40 mpg in mixed driving, has
functioning brakes, seat belts, horn, wipers and lights. That's all the
"safety" related equipment that's really needed.

The BIG problem is the NUT behind the wheel. Hard to fix that...

JT

 

In this case, the need is to get rid of the nanny guv'ment. Sometimes,
I wish we could turn the clock back to 1970 with regard to what guv'ment
spends money on...

JT

(Abused Taxpayer)

 

In this case, the need is to get rid of the nanny guv'ment. Sometimes,
I wish we could turn the clock back to 1970 with regard to what guv'ment
spends money on...

JT

(Abused Taxpayer)

 

It was and it just made the problem worse by hastening the failure of
tires while not fixing the real culprit, vehicle design.

Better ideas from Ford??? Not likely...

JT

 

It was and it just made the problem worse by hastening the failure of
tires while not fixing the real culprit, vehicle design.

Better ideas from Ford??? Not likely...

JT

 

Check the seals for leaks, change oil every 10 years.

 

Tomato -vs- (whatever you Brits use)

 

Tomato -vs- (whatever you Brits use)

 

Here is the proper link:

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/gw/vw1litre.htm

 

Here is the proper link:

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/gw/vw1litre.htm