I just felt extremely compelled to update the group...

On Sun, 7 Mar 2004 entity Michael Snow spoke thus:

>>>> I got you beat, at 39 MPG (highway) I get over 400
>>>> miles between fillups. (1.6 diesel).
>>
>>> Are you sure it isn't*29* MPG?
>> Nope, 39 on the nubbin.
>>
>>> BTW, what is the altitude where you live?
>> I live at 7200 ft, why?
>
> There have been many discussions of diesel Vanagon fuel economy on this
> list and others.  These vans consistently average 25-30 MPG.  My
> personal best, so far, has been 29 MPG.
Well Michael, you may be right. I can't find it written down anywhere so I
may have simply exaggerated. Next trip to Denver I'll measure it
religiously.

OK, I went to Denver and the mileage IS 39 MPG!
Can anyone verify their mileage is in the range?

-- Gnarlie