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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 01:17 AM
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First tank of gas = 32 mpg, mostly city driving, normal speeds (30-50). Second tank, 35 mpg, mostly highway, some city, full load with seats folded down, 3 heavy suitcases, duffle bag, 2 back packs, portable computer, 2 passengers, from San Francisco to LA (through mountains on Rte 5) 50-80mph to break it in using various speeds.

I'm thrilled! But the mountains really taxed the poor egg. Had to use "O/D Off" a bit. I wonder how it would have worked without all the luggage.
Old Jul 12, 2005 | 02:32 AM
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My first tank was about 38mpg (I've got a manual), and now 1 year later I still drive it like I stole it and average around 33mpg :D
Old Jul 12, 2005 | 03:17 AM
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I get 31-33 typically
Old Jul 12, 2005 | 04:38 AM
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About 34MPG, last time I measured.
Old Jul 12, 2005 | 07:13 PM
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I've been getting 34 combined, this last tank has just been back and forth to work on the highway and I'm at 340 miles with just under a 1/4 tank left
I'm lovin' it.

Mike
Old Jul 12, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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30 mpg only..............
Old Jul 13, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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Around town i've been getting 32.5 - 33.5
My last two trips to NJ got me 37.5
Old Jul 15, 2005 | 11:00 AM
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Hello all,
I've had my car for about a month now. I've been getting between 38.5 and 40.5 Mpg. The last two fills averaged 40.5 Mpg.
Mostly highway/freeway driving. The last fill up was at 390.6 miles at 9.620 gallons to fill the car up.

A breakdown if anyone's interested. 43 miles one way to work.

5 miles at 50 Mph.
9 miles at 55 Mph.
11 miles at 65 Mph.
10 miles at 50 Mph.
8 miles at 55 Mph.
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