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Replying to: ras314 (Nov 15, 2007 6:56 pm) Huh? 
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Replying to: kipk (Nov 16, 2007 5:28 am) As an off topic I sometimes ride a bicycle the same trip. Takes 30 min going down, and up to 2 hours coming back. 
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Replying to: ras314 (Nov 16, 2007 4:15 pm) I have a similar commute, but the steep grade is only about a mile long. Several stop signs, traffic lights and road changes. About 7 miles each way and takes 20-25 minutes. Little opportunity to get much over 45 mph., and most of it is 25-35. I've often thought how and all electric or maybe a 2 cylinder car, capable of 50mph, could well serve my commute purposes. (Honda could do that!) Not far from us is "Peachtree City" Ga.. It has near 100 miles of golf car trails. Accessible to every sub-division, schools, every shopping and industrial area. In other words a golf car can go most anywhere without having to actually be on the roads, except to cross one occasionally. At the local high school, the golf car parking area is huge and full and likely holds as many golf cars as the regular lot holds cars. . Lots of cars are NOT on the road. Lots of pollutants NOT in the air and lots of gas NOT being purchased. Seems like a great idea to me! Of course as the idea gets more popular, I recon they will have to 4 lane em, install traffic lights and such!  Kip |
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Replying to: mjsten (Nov 14, 2007 9:51 am) any thoughts?? am disappointed so far I have a thought or two. My dad has a 2007 Civic Auto. He got 32MPG last time he took a highway trip. I thought it was low until he told me how quickly he got home from the beach (He had to have averaged over 80-85MPH). Driven slower (70 or so) the car has returned 37-38MPG in the past (and he's not really smooth at driving). How fast are you driving on the freeway? Where do you live (hilly/flat)? How much traffic do you see? How are you calculating mileage?
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 18, 2007 1:18 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 18, 2007 1:18 pm) I travel at around 55 to 60 MPH on the commute. Only three stops, probably 70 % of my miles per week. When I am on the freeway, stay at about 70, but that is only about 15% of my weekly miles. I use the same station, the same pump and ususally run 250 miles per week. Interestingly enough, I spoke with two of my local dealer service reps and was told that all I could expect is 32 to 34 and that is high, real world 28 to 30. Still, disappointing as I downsized from an accord strctly to get the mileage increase. |
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50.3 mpg. 1500 miles to date. 90% highway. 60 mph limit. No a/c usage. No severe weather. Paid $22250 + Tax/Title/License fees. $2100 tax credit I will have pretty quick payback at this rate (driving 32K/yr.).
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Replying to: tinadog (Nov 21, 2007 11:12 am) I, for one would be interested in your 80-200k miles experiences. All the best!! |
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Replying to: tinadog (Nov 21, 2007 11:12 am) $2100 tax credit How much more was this car compared to one with the same equipment and 1.8L engine? Thanks, Kip |
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Hello, I have been looking into getting a civic SI for some time now. However, with the way gas prices are going I would like a car that is also very economical. I live in the mountains, and very rarely drive on flat ground. I was wondering if anyone could tell me the MPG that they get driving in the mountains in an SI? Thanks!
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