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Re: 14.5 mpg in SF [kjr2487]
by lzc
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Mar 09, 2008 (7:41 am)
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Replying to: kjr2487 (Mar 08, 2008 9:14 pm)
I can't imagine a worse driving environment for mileage than SF. The curse of dashboard mileage indicators is that one sees just how low mileage goes when going up hills, accelerating or stuck in stop 'n go traffic.
My '07 CR-V gives me about the same mileage when driving in SF. But when driving around rural Sonoma county, home, the mileage averages 26. Advice? Don't accelerate any more than necessary when going up hills. But I doubt anything will help much. Even our hybrid gets lousy mileage in SF.
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Re: 14.5 mpg in SF [lzc]
by acarperson
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Mar 09, 2008 (10:43 am)
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Replying to: lzc (Mar 09, 2008 7:41 am)
Our 07 CRV 2WD gets 22 MPG in around town driving here in L.A. county. That includes driving up and down hills in the Palos Verdes area. On two recent trips from L.A. to Santa Barbara we averaged 30MPG - mostly at 65-70 MPH. I am fairly happy with the fuel economy but, of course it can always be better. I think Honda did a good job on the compromise of power vs gas mileage. The car is plenty fast enough, gets decent mileage and you get to sit up high and carry a lot of stuff.
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Re: Honda CRV Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [KarenS]
by frank1028
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Mar 22, 2008 (6:18 am)
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Replying to: KarenS (May 25, 2005 5:41 am)
I just traded in my 2006 CRV for a 2008 CRV. Basic model. 2008 sticker is $300 more than the 2006 and stick shows a 3 MPG less than the 2006. But I got 24 MPG first tank and 23.5 for the second tank. The fuel economy gauge helps a bit in controlling the gas pedal.
Frank
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Re: Honda CRV Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [frank1028]
by kyfdx HOST
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Mar 22, 2008 (6:31 am)
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Replying to: frank1028 (Mar 22, 2008 6:18 am)
EPA fuel mileage ratings changed in 2008.. They aren't directly comparable with previous years..
For a direct comparison between the 2006 and current model, you'd have to look at the 2007 rating (which used the old scale).
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2009 or beyond
by pabbo
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Mar 25, 2008 (11:53 am)
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Not sure what forum to post in but does anyone know if Honda plans to make a hybrid CRV?
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Re: Honda CRV Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [kyfdx]
by pabbo
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Mar 25, 2008 (11:55 am)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Mar 22, 2008 6:31 am)
Curious- how did they chamge EPA? did they lower numbers to make them make them more realisitic?
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Re: 2009 or beyond [pabbo]
by steve_ HOST
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Mar 25, 2008 (11:57 am)
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Replying to: pabbo (Mar 25, 2008 11:53 am)
The Future Hybrids Which Model Will Be Next? discussion would be one place to ask.
And check out the MPG Ratings Will Drop Under EPA Proposal discussion for EPA info.
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Re: 14.5 mpg in SF [acarperson]
by natenj1971
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Mar 27, 2008 (7:05 pm)
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Replying to: acarperson (Mar 09, 2008 10:43 am)
I'm lucky if I get 24 on the highway. Usually get 18-20 in town driving - lots of stop and go. But, only have 1000 miles, and the roads are far from smooth around here so I'm hoping the numbers improve over time.
2008 EXL Navi CRV
Black on Black
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Re: 14.5 mpg in SF [natenj1971]
by rsm333
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Mar 28, 2008 (10:26 am)
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Replying to: natenj1971 (Mar 27, 2008 7:05 pm)
My 2007 EX-L 2WD (16K miles), typically averages 28mpg on the 252 mile trip from Humboldt County to San Francisco. This first 150 miles is mountainous, and my mileage is in the 26mpg range. Once out of the mountains, it’s getting 30+… this is at 70 mph. In local driving (there is no city driving here) I get 24-25.
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Test drive MPG
by cravenfan
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Mar 29, 2008 (4:36 pm)
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I tested a CRV a week or so ago, reset the mpg and drove home, 1/2 highway, 1/2 back roads, a few lights and stop signs and got about 24.5mpg. Picking a new one up tomorrow, so I'll check it out over the next few weeks. 
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