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Old 05-07-2008, 08:45 PM
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clarets just get better mileage!

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Originally Posted by Mike621 View Post
Best Recorded MPG: 31.1 (all highway on rt 80 going to western PA)(In the Claret)

Present MPG (in the Pearlie) 19-23 mixed driving. I take it easy, as the cam seals leak.
I have been reading this for a few days and wondering what is wrong with you people.

When I flew to CO and bought my claret I got about 30 mpg driving 70 - 80.
not a lot of 70.
I have decided it is the paint. Yup! Much less drag for the Claret going 80ish.

You may not believe this, and it is probably better if you don't. Someday when I get another SVX and it will have to be the economical Claret, I would appreciate if the price for that color hasn't gone through the roof!
Thanks for understanding.
Keith
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