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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 05:25 AM
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Just got back from visiting relatives in southern Oregon and gassed up near Willamette Pass (5000 ft.). When I got to Salem I couldn't believe it...165.6 miles @ 4.35 gallons. That's about 38 mpg. My previous best was 33 up and down I-5, with about 26 in town. Anyone else getting really good mileage?
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 06:31 AM
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Some say they have gotten near 50. My best so far has been 37/38 ish.
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 07:04 AM
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37mpg was my best on one tank I average 31mpg
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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My best so far has been almost 34.
That was cruising at almost 80 on the interstate with the a/c going.
Now that the weather here in Fl may be cooling a bit, I'm looking forward to seeing what a steady 60/65 mph w/o air might get.
Congrats on the excellent mileage ;)
Old Oct 22, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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check out this recent thread
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...r=asc&&start=0
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I'm happy when I get 30MPG.
Old Oct 23, 2007 | 06:07 AM
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^^same here^^
Old Oct 23, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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My best: 43.86
My worst: 30.0 (all city driving, A/C on 100% of the time)

No complaints here!
Old Oct 23, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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Damn guys. That's still wild. I don't do a lot of highway driving though.
Old Oct 23, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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Best is 38 mpg, which I can achieve consistently on the highway, no A/C, and keeping a light foot (not going over 65 mph)
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