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Fast back............
Honest John
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Sat 13 Feb 2010 17:50
Fast back............ - think&drive
Why do cars seem to have such high reverse gear ratios these days, also first, I can understand first to an extent as they want to avoid a big gap between first and second etc. & MPG - but reverse?
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Sat 13 Feb 2010 17:54
Fast back............ - bell boy
its so reps cant get away from closed deals fast
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