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Longest-running diesel VW in America has over 562,000 miles on the odometer

How many miles can you put on a car in 21 years? Syl Schmid, from Blue Rock, Ohio, has managed to pile more than 562,000 miles on his 1986 Jetta Turbo Diesel, a feat the Volkswagen has certified as the most on a running VW in America today. Two things to mention here at the top: one, the numbers mean that Schmid drove an average of 26,762 miles a year and, two, thanks to records Schmid kept, VW says he regularly got over 50 mpg during the course of his two decades with the car. Go diesel! The third bit that catches our eye is that this car ... Read more →

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