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#147 of 154 >30mpg avg in a midsize car w/o overspay? by togden May 30, 2009 (11:32 am)
Last year we leased a regular Camry LE because of the no down, low lease rate. It replaced a Ford Expedition so it made sense. Now, we're trying to find the great deal for a high mpg car (that's bigger than a sardine can) but the market seems to be behind.   We looked at the Prius but it's too ugly and small. We looked at the Civic Hybrid but it's too small. We looked at the Camry Hyrbid but it's too expensive and the mpg doesn't pay back fast enough.   Any ideas?   Thanks. T Replies to this message: thegraduate (May 30, 2009 11:59 am) jeffyscott (May 30, 2009 12:46 pm) freakintoddles (Jul 24, 2009 2:02 pm) jeffyscott (Jul 24, 2009 4:43 pm)
#148 of 154 Re: >30mpg avg in a midsize car w/o overspay? [togden] by thegraduate May 30, 2009 (11:59 am)
Replying to: togden (May 30, 2009 11:32 am) I do about 60% interstate driving (70mph average) and 40% suburban driving (not truely "city" driving, but mostly 40 mph roads with plenty of traffic lights). I average 30mpg in my '06 Accord 4-cylinder. Enough power to merge at above legal speed limits, and plenty of room for a family of 4.
#149 of 154 Re: >30mpg avg in a midsize car w/o overspay? [togden] by jeffyscott May 30, 2009 (12:46 pm)
Replying to: togden (May 30, 2009 11:32 am) Any ideas?   Keep the Camry and buy gas with the money you save by not replacing it .   What about Fusion hybrid?
#150 of 154 epa differences among fusion models by petras2 Jun 02, 2009 (2:46 pm)
I just picked up a 2010 fusion brochure and was surprised to see that there was a difference in epa ratings among the 4cyl models. The highest non hybrid epa numbers were 23/34 for the (S) model with auto while the SE and SEL models with auto had epa ratings of 22/31. The main difference I could see was smaller sized tires on the S model which I assume create less resistance. When you consider the much higher tire replacement cost of the uplevel models and slightly lower economy, the base S model is looking more attractive... Replies to this message: stephen987 (Jun 02, 2009 4:11 pm) akirby (Jun 03, 2009 4:38 am)
#151 of 154 Re: epa differences among fusion models [petras2] by stephen987 Jun 02, 2009 (4:11 pm)
Replying to: petras2 (Jun 02, 2009 2:46 pm) I think I read somewhere that the S also has a slightly "softer" throttle calibration, meaning less immediate response, to encourage more moderate behavior behind the wheel. Not sure if the gearing also differs. Replies to this message: akirby (Jun 03, 2009 4:38 am)
#152 of 154 Re: epa differences among fusion models [stephen987] by akirby Jun 03, 2009 (4:38 am)
Replying to: stephen987 (Jun 02, 2009 4:11 pm) I heard the gearing was different but didn't check. It is lighter due to limited options which also helps.
#153 of 154 Re: >30mpg avg in a midsize car w/o overspay? [togden] by freakintoddles Jul 24, 2009 (2:02 pm)
Replying to: togden (May 30, 2009 11:32 am) I'll give you that the Prius isn't the coolest looking vehicle on the road... but small? Did you actually sit in the thing? I am currently deciding between a Prius or a 4-cyl Fusion SE and let me tell you, the prius may be MORE roomy if anything, especially in the back seat. I am a 6'2 male and I sat in all 5 seats in both cars (2010 versions) and I don't hit my head on the ceiling in ANY of the back seats in the Prius where as I do in the middle back seat of the Fusion.   Also I like the JBL audio system in the Prius better than the Sony system in the Fusion. But.... I still like the Fusion better for looks and overall driving. Bleh tough choice. Replies to this message: jeffyscott (Jul 24, 2009 4:43 pm)
#154 of 154 Re: >30mpg avg in a midsize car w/o overspay? [freakintoddles] by jeffyscott Jul 24, 2009 (4:43 pm)
Replying to: freakintoddles (Jul 24, 2009 2:02 pm) OTOH, if you actually want to put three in the back, which would be the only reason for someone to sit in the middle, it would be less likely to work in the Prius, due to less rear hip and shoulder room.

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