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#428 of 472 Re: Wider tires = worse mileage. [kipk] by pf_flyer HOST Jul 11, 2008 (6:00 am)
Replying to: kipk (Jul 11, 2008 4:55 am) Excellent point. And if you want to experience how much of a difference proper tire pressure can make first hand, try riding a bike with under-inflated tires and see how much more energy you have to put out to keep it rolling.
#429 of 472 Re: blah, blah, blah [psulions] by jetfirek Jul 13, 2008 (6:02 pm)
Replying to: psulions (May 23, 2008 10:30 am) You can get your point across just as nicely without being rude. I am looking forward to receiving my Yaris Sport hatchback. I have never seen one but I ordered everything available except the blue lights on the floor....   I sold my Lexus ES 330 loaded with GPS and my husband and I are thrilled to be getting a Yaris. ...   So try getting your point across NICELY....and your opinon will be received with respect. Replies to this message: kipk (Jul 14, 2008 12:46 am)
#430 of 472 Re: blah, blah, blah [jetfirek] by kipk Jul 14, 2008 (12:46 am)
Replying to: jetfirek (Jul 13, 2008 6:02 pm) Good Post!   Please keep in touch with your thoughts, ideas, and impressions of the Yaris.   When do you expect to get it ?   Kip
#431 of 472 Re: Wide Tires vs MPG [pcovers] by lparkhill Jul 14, 2008 (5:42 am)
Replying to: pcovers (Jul 11, 2008 3:48 am) I've got an automatic, the first full tank was from the dealer and may not have been completely full. I drive 50/50 highway/city but I'm in southern California and the freeways are like city driving especially during rush hour....stop and go, add to the mix that I don't baby the throttle as much as I could or should and you get 35 mpg. I've been driving a 350Z with a heavy foot for the last 4 years and it's going to take a little practice to hone my gas stretching skills.
#432 of 472 Re: Wide Tires vs MPG [micweb] by lparkhill Jul 14, 2008 (11:32 am)
Replying to: micweb (Jul 10, 2008 1:23 pm) Micweb, thanks for the reply, a lot of good information and a great web site you sent. I think I'll take your advice and go with a smaller rim. My LB came with 15" rims and I think I'll stick with that size and for now use the tires that came on the car, maybe forego the lower springs and add the sway bar. Replies to this message: micweb (Jul 14, 2008 1:11 pm) kipk (Jul 15, 2008 2:11 am) micweb (Jul 15, 2008 1:08 pm)
#433 of 472 Re: Wide Tires vs MPG [lparkhill] by micweb Jul 14, 2008 (1:11 pm)
Replying to: lparkhill (Jul 14, 2008 11:32 am) I think you'll be VERY happy with the TRD sway bar. You can get it from the accessories department at the Toyota dealership or order one on line from a Toyota dealer (it's cheaper that way). If you have a Toyota dealer install it, the bar, your suspension, are warrantied for the remainder of your 3/36k mile warranty period. It made a world of difference on my Yaris, I still miss that car! Replies to this message: kipk (Jul 15, 2008 2:11 am) micweb (Jul 15, 2008 1:08 pm)
#434 of 472 Re: Wide Tires vs MPG [micweb] by kipk Jul 15, 2008 (2:11 am)
Replying to: micweb (Jul 14, 2008 1:11 pm) >" I still miss that car! "   Sorry to be nosey. But you seem to have an affection for that car, yet it is gone. What happened to it?   Kip Replies to this message: micweb (Jul 15, 2008 1:08 pm)
#435 of 472 Re: Yaris MPG [bamacar] by podred Jul 15, 2008 (6:24 am)
Replying to: bamacar (Jul 10, 2008 4:33 pm) Have to disagree with you here. If you live in a light use A/C area like California then this may be true but not in the Southeast where there is high heat and high humidity   The California I live in is a heavy use A/C area.   Our high temp today will be 112, one degree cooler than yesterday. For the last seven days the high has been over 111, tonight the low will be 82 degrees, these are normal from mid June until end of September. Last year it went to 115 degrees for a week. Thus we use A/C constantly in the car. When parked on an 110 degree day, the interior temps skyrocket to 182 degrees. Thus A/C is used all the time here.   Finally I calculate the fuel mileage 100% accurately and the variation is +/- 2 % so all is good.   Perhaps you are thinking of another state Replies to this message: bamacar (Jul 15, 2008 4:46 pm)
#436 of 472 Re: Wide Tires vs MPG [kipk] by micweb Jul 15, 2008 (1:08 pm)
Replying to: kipk (Jul 15, 2008 2:11 am) Remember, Edmunds is the forum for people who trade in cars like most people swap DVD's through Netflix.   I got it and liked it, but we had another baby, and my wife's friend moved in with us, so we needed a minivan. The Yaris traded in for more than what I paid for it, if you exclude the sales tax and DMV fees.   When I was back into the new car market again, the Toyota dealer that had the best new price wouldn't give me squat on the trade in, but the Honda dealer would. So I got a Fit instead of a Yaris the next time around.   So far I have 3,700 miles on the Versa and 4,400 on the fit. I drive about 30k a year, my wife only drives 3-5k.
#437 of 472 Re: Yaris MPG [podred] by bamacar Jul 15, 2008 (4:46 pm)
Replying to: podred (Jul 15, 2008 6:24 am) high heat and high humidity   Is it 60 to 80 percent humidity there? Or is this another state that is not low humidity California? Humidity makes a massive difference in A/C load. If you have experienced Florida at 95 degrees and 80 percent humidity (dewpoint 70-80 degrees), you know the load is far greater than 110 degrees and 10-25 percent humidity (dewpoint 50-55 degrees). I have experienced Palm Desert and Las Vegas and there is no comparison to the A/C load of the Southeastern US and the loss in fuel economy. I have logged all of my mpg for my full 28,000 miles through all the seasons, and the Yaris percentage wise has not varied any different than any of my recent vehicles. Larger engine/bigger vehicles need greater A/C capacity, but as a percentage of fuel use it is the same.   I use my A/C constantly from May through October. The mpg effect is much greater not only during the hotter periods, but also the high humidity periods.   The EPA says heavy A/C load now figured into the 2008 fuel economy numbers contribute to a 5-20% drop in fuel economy.

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