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Replying to: fastrunner (Feb 10, 2008 11:22 am) |
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FYI: The information posted on the sidewalls of all passenger cars is federally mandated. It's the law. Period. There is not a single tire maker that is going to risk the liability, law suits, and ruiness reputation that would result from posting false info on their tires. One of the greatest causes of premature wear is underinflation. All one has to do is walk behind the tire store to the pile of tires they have removed when installing new tires. You will notice that the very center of the tread surface has at least 50% remaining while the shoulder of the tire is bald. This is what you get when you run the _auto makers_ suggested pressure. (Not that of the tire maker). They do not care how much tire life you get, they just want to you experience a soft ride. Believe me I used to own five tire stores. I know of what I speak. I have no reason to mislead you. Do yourself and your wallet a favor. Run at least 5psi more than the pressure indicated on the door sticker. You will increase your tire life by at least 10,000 miles, minimum. Check them once a month and you're all set. Cheers!
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Replying to: podred (Feb 16, 2008 1:56 pm) |
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| So we finally had a nice little road trip for the Yaris. For the record: Auto Sedan with 2000 miles, sport kit, cruise control and average spd of 70 to 75 mph on mostly level highway with AC on the whole time, managed to do 36 mpg. I honestly expected maybe 38, as my Auto Echo did the trip and made about 41mpg, but still not bad and a bit more comfortable for the ride. I love that I can stretch my legs out straight in the Yaris - I can't quite do that in the Echo. | |
So what is the AVERAGE MPG for a Yaris ?
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There is a GREAT way to track your Yaris's fuel mileage/usage On-Line! Go to www.GasPrices.com and use the FUEL LOG feature. |
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Replying to: katmandu2 (Mar 08, 2008 2:45 am) One that varies widely, depending on a several variables. 1) Is it a Sedan, or Hatchback? 2) Does it have a manual or automatic transmission? 3) How heavy is one's right foot? 4) Flat terrain, or hilly? 5) City, freeway or mixed? 6) What percentage of mileage if mixed? Obviously a topic that can be discussed for a very long time. Bottom line, what I use as an indicator when buying a new car is the Fuel Economy Numbers on the Window Sticker. Why? Because the one thing we do know is that all new cars of the same model year are tested under the same conditions. Therefore, while your mileage may be greater or lesser than what's on the sticker, at least you can compare one car to the next with the peace of mind knowing they all went through the same test. Cheers! |
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FWIW, I had a 2007 LB with 5 speed and got an overall average of 38 mpg during the 4,500 miles I kept it (traded it in on an Odyssey for the family!). I almost got a second Yaris last week, but got a base Fit 5 speed 2008 instead. Although the rpm seem to be much higher on the Fit (the Yaris did not have a tach, but I read the 60 mph rpm in some review and it was lower) but the Fit still delivers great gas mileage. BTW, the Yaris LB rides like a Cadillac compared to the Fit. And the Fit handles like a MINI compared to the Yaris LB - although for 2008, on the LB I test drove, the handling at 70-80 is more stable than on the 2007 - about what my 2007 was like AFTER I added the TRD sway bar to it. I suspect that a 2008 Yaris LB with the sway bar would be slick. Gosh I love micro-cars! |
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I just bought a red 2008 four-door Yaris. It's approaching 1,000 miles now. I have driven it in all kinds of terrain, up steep mountain passes here in Colorado, in the city, hill country, muddy dirt roads, etc. When I first drove it off the lot, the tank was full. I drove it 118 miles and then topped it off. I did the math, and it said 47 mpg. My ex said 'no way that's right' and I checked again after a further 39 miles--and it took 8.6 tenths of a gallon--45 mpg. I called her again--she also has a brand new Yaris--and told her, and she said 'something doesn't add up' so I waited until there was only one bar left on the guage and put around ten gallons or whatever in the tank--did the math and that time it said 38.6 mpg. Boy was I disappointed! The next time I filled her up, I waited until down to two bars, and did the math, and that time it said 42.7 mpg. I can be happy with that. I think I will inflate the tires now to 37 psi, after reading this forum, and see if it improves. I do a lot of idling, so if I cut that off, I'm sure it will do better. What's the BEST mpg anyone has enjoyed with their four-door, 5-speed manual tranny yaris?
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Replying to: walterquint (Feb 08, 2008 8:08 pm) |
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