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Avgas in France has reached $7.50/gal !



 
 
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Old April 25th 05, 03:50 PM
Dylan Smith
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In article , Newps wrote:
Such a car would likely be "useful" out in the west where distances are
measured in three or even four digits and those are MILES not klicks.


I don't think so. I'm not driving around anywhere in a car the size of
a beer can. When I hit you, or a deer, etc I want to know I'm walking away.


My Dad's last diesel station wagon managed 40+ MPG, and that was
certainly not a 'beer can' sized car. It also lasted over 350,000 miles.

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