I feel lucky to get 20-21 mpg with the 78 B and the stock ZS, mixed
urban/suburban rush hour traffic. Premium was going for up to $2.48/gal and
now is around $2.15, Regular now down to $1.79.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Matthew Hale" <haleme@bellsouth.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Getting back on track (was Alternatives to de-smogging)
> Interesting Non LBC discussion, but I have come to the conclusion that we
MG
> owners (like other classic car enthusiast) are a totally different bred of
> car owner. The MGB was just like the modern hybrid in terms of its
mission.
> It was an affordable, fun to drive sports cars. It sold because it
worked.
> When it quit working (competition, reliability and cease of production),
> main stream people walked away, leaving the faithful and present company
> behind. Paul is right; most people buy what works and ditch what doesn't.
> We aren't most people. We own MGs for emotional reasons, not practical
> reasons. So we are tainted....
>
> Why else would I have a car that doesn't run, cost more money then my
daily
> driver and need a support group to boot!
>
> Now to get back on track: What type of fuel economy are people getting in
> their MGs right now and how much is a tank of gas costing?
>
> Matthew
> 67B
> http://projectmgb.phathookups.com/
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