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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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| Just finished my first tank. I put 46psi in the tires right from the start, and drove conservatively for most of it, and tried to time the traffic lights sometimes. Driving was a mixture of highway and city. On the highway, I tried to stay around 100km/hr (62mph), though often ended up going close to 70mph. I did floor it a few times while accelerating, so I'm sure I could do much better if I really tried. Great little car, I'm happy. The gas was from Petro Canada (in Ontario). Does anyone know if this gas has ethanol in it? What companies sell gas without Ethanol? | |
| i just filled up my 2008 lift back auto for the first time after inital dealer fill. with a mix of highway and city driving i got 36 mpg, only $30 what a treat compared to what i had been paying. 70mph max ,32psi, | |
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Replying to: katmandu2 (Mar 08, 2008 2:45 am) This is combined driving with 40 psi in tires. Note I drive very conservatively and shift early "low rpm's" and coast to red lights, often seeing them change to green without having to stop. I am thinking of installing a K&N airfilter to get another mpg but have heard of some problems with the toyota's, any experience out there?
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Replying to: dobekeeper (Mar 28, 2008 6:08 pm) Remember that Toyota's engineers know what they are doing and to achieve long engine life leave your car alone. Ignore the boastful claims from people who have them installed and "claim a performance increase" as the "seat of the pants" experience is largely affected by the ego of the owner, how much he/she invested in a certain "improvement". If you want a true measurable result just look at the dyno test info which reveals little if any difference. Certainly not enough to put up with the hassle of repeatedly having to clean the filer assembly. Take it from someone who knows.... |
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Get a good tire gage. Inflate tires to slightly below maximum number on the side wall. Get the tires good and warmed up. >With the load normally carried. >Find a good stretch of straight smooth road. >When there is no traffic and the car still on the road, put a chalk mark across the tread of a front and rear tire. Put the mark in a couple of places, so you can find at least one, later. >With as little turning of the steering wheel possible, drive 1/2 mile. Coast to a stop and examine the chalk marks. It will probably be worn off in the middle. Tire is over inflated. > Let a little air out , re chalk and do it again. > Continue doing this until the chalk wears off evenly, across the tread. > At that point, the tire pressure is correct and all the tread is on the road evenly. > Go home and let the car sit in the shade a few hours. When you would normally check your pressure, do so. That is the "Cold" pressure you want to keep the tires at. > You may notice that one end of the car requires more than the other. > If the chalk refuses to wear evenly "ACROSS" the tread, you may have an alignment problem. You will now have an accurate point of reference for your tires on your car with your gauge. Kip |
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The best you are going to do at 55mph on the highway without wind and hills is high is 38-40mpg. DO NOT TRY TO GO 8O and expect great mileage! The car is blunt in front and the drag is exponentially higher at higher speeds. Regardless, I still got 33mpg. I'm getting 35 in the city. Love this little car. More headroom than my accord! The one thing I don't like is the way the transmission upshifts automatically when coasting down a hill at higher speeds. Other than that I am very happy. I spent 8 hours in the car last week on a long road trip and it was pretty comfortable. Really quiet too for a smaller car. I paid 14,500 for a 07 Sedan automatic with the upgraded interior. (HD heater, power, cruise, carpet, mats, 15" tires yada yada) Total cost of ownership is very very good if it holds up. Later! |
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04/29/2008 336.1 miles, 6.491 gals, no highway driving. 51.77 mpg 04/18/2008 264.0 miles, 4.988 gals, no highway driving. 52.92 mpg 04/09/2008 235.7 miles, 4.661 gals, no highway driving. 50.56 mpg April has been good to me, my best month ever. avg. 51.8 mpg yes, I am a hypermiler!
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