Ok we have all (well most of us) at some time flat floored the gas pedal
to see what she does. I used to, until fate intervened.

I now have a motto which says 'Speed Kills - Don't >>>tank it $$$Bank
it!'

This means that the safer the speed (and that also means not driving to
slow and annoying others so that they take chances overtaking) the less
fuel is used, which can save money.

Sorry if this sounds doomful :( however I would not like Vanagon list
readers and their accident victims to experience the end of the world
before their natural allotted time.

The UK, where I live, has lots of countryside roads with hedges that
block the views when driving in a car.

I find that the fun of driving VW vans is the elevated driving position
which gives improved visibility to enjoy the fantastic countryside.

I also find that when driving the van in town, I feel more relaxed and
'in control' when driving whereas in the car I grip the wheel like
wrench and feel exhausted at the end of the journey.