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Dec 19, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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Was heading to Tn from Az for my annual winter see the kids trip, power steering pump exploded this past weekend, but thanks to Juan who sold me a serpentine belt for a sweet price, and a write up on how to rebuild the pump, and of course ebay airlineautoparts in houston 2 day aired me a pump for 44 bucks plus shipping, so now my trip is still on, in my beemer I can drive the 1900 miles in just over 24 hours, so now I'll get to see how the C32 compares. Mileage economy will blow compared to 30+ mpg at 75 I get the beemer, but this has got be a better ride.
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Dec 20, 2012 | 12:10 AM
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Anytime....I'm glad I could help. Have a safe trip.
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Dec 20, 2012 | 01:00 AM
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Thanks Juan, you really a difference in this trip. Headin' out bright an early, vrooom.
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Dec 20, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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I just drove this past summer with my wife and son from Virginia Beach, VA to San Diego, CA. What a great trip. I know I have the C55 vice your C32, but it will be a good sled to take you west! I was getting around 24-28mpg depending on terrain/wind direction.

Damian
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Dec 20, 2012 | 10:01 AM
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Safe travels, sounds like a great fun adventure!

Unless you WANT to drive across country, it's always cheaper to fly such large distances. You must just be a road warrior!
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