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Re: Gas Mileage/Trip Computer [windaddy]
by jwelsh
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May 26, 2007 (12:02 pm)
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Replying to: windaddy (May 23, 2007 8:39 pm)
I have a 2006 touring model with an automatic trans. The first time I reset the mpg calculator an then went 17 miles on the highway, I got a shade over 30 mpg. After that when I did it again an took the same drive, I got 27 to 28. The onboard calculator averages it since it was reset. So, if you let the car warm up or stop at alot of intersections, it will be less. Being a small "wagon", the mpg isn't that much less than alot of sedans.
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Re: Gas Mileage/Trip Computer [jwelsh]
by ladyblue
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Jul 04, 2007 (4:04 pm)
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Replying to: jwelsh (May 26, 2007 12:02 pm)
I have a 2004 Limited, automatic with turbo, and I'm getting 23 mpg. That's a mix of highway and suburban driving. I bought it new and now have just under 44,000 miles on it.
I agree with the poor turning radius, but I have no problem with visibility (blind spots?) and I'm not unhappy with the mileage.
Of course, this is coming from someone who drove gas-guzzling full-sized pickup trucks for years, so this peppy little car is nothing but fun, fun, fun!
I'm very sad to say that I'm trading it in, though. Not because I don't love it, but because it's just not suited to the steep, unpaved roads and deep snow of my Adirondack mountain home. I will miss this car.
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Re: Gas Mileage/Trip Computer [ladyblue]
by jwelsh
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Jul 04, 2007 (7:35 pm)
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Replying to: ladyblue (Jul 04, 2007 4:04 pm)
I saw an ad on tv where they listed the Ford Escape Hybrid as 34 epg. My Cruiser gets somewhere in the high 20's. That's not too far off from the Hybrid.
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Re: Gas Mileage/Trip Computer [jwelsh]
by ladyblue
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Jul 05, 2007 (4:56 pm)
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Replying to: jwelsh (Jul 04, 2007 7:35 pm)
Actually, my first choice to replace the PT was the Escape Hybrid, but I was talked out of it by the Ford dealership. The hybrid only saves on gas if you do mostly stop and go driving. It runs on the battery at speeds below 45 mph and recharges every time you hit the brake. At speeds above 45 mph, it switches to gas power and you see pretty much the same mpg that you would with any 4-cylinder engine - maybe less because of the weight of the vehicle. My driving patterns would never see the benefit of the hybrid.
I opted instead for the regular Ford Escape with the V6 3.0 engine. After years of V8 pickup trucks and the zippy PT turbo, I didn't think I'd be happy with a dull 4-cylinder.
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Re: Gas Mileage/Trip Computer [ladyblue]
by snead_c
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Jul 21, 2007 (4:29 pm)
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Replying to: ladyblue (Jul 05, 2007 4:56 pm)
I looked at a PT Conv today...read this forum and stopped looking...
I'm sorry Chrysler...fix the milage.
Charlie 
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Re: Gas Mileage/Trip Computer [snead_c]
by jwelsh
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Jul 21, 2007 (10:03 pm)
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Replying to: snead_c (Jul 21, 2007 4:29 pm)
People keep calling the PT a sedan. It isn't. It is a wagon. Look at how much taller it is than a 2 door sedan. I don't know what people are doing to get such low mileage. Mine is in the high twenties. The onboard computer does'nt show the mpg at that instant, but, since it was reset. even if it was reset months ago.
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Re: Gas Mileage/Trip Computer [snead_c]
by ttbuyer
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Jul 22, 2007 (7:35 am)
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Replying to: snead_c (Jul 21, 2007 4:29 pm)
The mileage isn't great, but it's almost exactly the same as a Honda Element. Honda, of course, is well regarded for good fuel enconomy. My point is that it's the weight of the Cruiser (and the Element) that makes the mileage number what they are, not some failure of technology.
Add the fact that PT carries 5 passengers and the Element only 4, PLUS the fact it's a convertible it seems to me that it's still worth a look. (The convertible's back seat is VERY roomy. I am 6'2" and 215lbs and I can sit very comfortably in the back)
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HIghway Mileage-Speed Considerations
by krony
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Aug 18, 2007 (8:45 am)
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I have a stock '06 Limited with a 5 speed manual and 6500 miles. Had a fair bit of highway driving a few weekends ago. Thought some may be interested. The numbers below are a mix of actual and fill up checks with the calculator.
60mph ~30-31mpg
65mph ~28-29mpg
70mph ~26-28mpg
75mph ~24-26mpg
Wind/hills makes and difference in the ranges, as someone posted a while back "the flying brick effect"...
In town I'm still 21-24mpg depending upon how I drive and the amount of stop and go.
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Re: Gas Mileage/Trip Computer [ttbuyer]
by jwelsh
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Aug 18, 2007 (3:48 pm)
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Replying to: ttbuyer (Jul 22, 2007 7:35 am)
I agree with the last two posts. My 2006 Touring with auto, gets very close to what the second one down said. People must remember that the Pt is heavier and taller than sedans. The PT is basically a small wagon. A PT can have a 6'ladder in the back. A sedan can not.So,it is a tradeoff. And,remember that the faster you go, the less mpg you'll get. Maybe with gas going up, this could get people to finally slow down!
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Re: Gas Mileage/Trip Computer
by kfranke
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Sep 03, 2007 (10:50 am)
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Replying to: jwelsh (May 26, 2007 12:02 pm)
I just got a 2006 cruiser. So far 17 mpg. How in heavens name can you get 30mpg? the most I have seen on the monitor was 18!!!!!!!
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