Toyota Camry Real World MPG

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#929 of 930 2008 Solara MPG update by crazedcommuter Oct 12, 2009 (7:38 am)
I just filled up my 08 Solara 4 cyl auto with 501 miles on the tank. The tank took 17.0 gal with a top off to the top of the neck for 29.47 mpg avg. The computer read 31.4 mpg. The low fuel light turned on approx. 20 miles before I filled up and I still had a1.5 gal. reserve based on the 18.5 gal. fuel tank spec. It appears that Toyota programs the low fuel light to turn on with approx 2 gal left in the tank. Travel consisted of a 115 mile round trip to Dulles Airport out side of DC for the annual antique plane/car show last Saturday in stop and go traffic with 2 teenagers. Four days of my 80 mile daily commute with 75% highway travel and a few local errands thrown in along the way. The highest mpg I've ever attained was 33-34 on all highway travel and I just just clicked 13000 miles on the car.
#930 of 930 You will do 2-3 mpg better by drem Oct 13, 2009 (4:27 pm)
crazedcommuter, You will get your best mpg and slickest running engine in the 40-100 thousand mile range. But even at 120,000, my 1999 4cyl auto still gets a sweet 35-37 at a 72 mph cruise. I drove a Toyota Versa at a 72 mph cruise and got 41 mpg. The 5 mpg edge was not worth the roomier and more luxurious Camry IMO. I absolutely believe that the 1999 is a much better car than my 2004. I hope to rent a new 2010 soon and give it a spin... Drem