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Replying to: airnos (Aug 03, 2007 5:22 pm) On road trips I routinely run 30-31. Again, I'm a bit of a featherfoot but only a bit -- yes, I do run 70-75 mph on the Interstate. These numbers have been remarkably consistent since 1700 miles or so.
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We're getting interested in the Caliber as a car for my wife. Mileage is not a huge issue with us, but I was sort of wondering why this car doesn't do a whole lot better. My BMW 325i gets 24 around town and 30 on the highway. In fact, the big Olds Intrigue that we will be getting rid of doesn't do much less that what is being reported here for the Caliber! On the other hand, the Caliber seems quite heavy for its physical size, so that might be a big reason.
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Replying to: gordonwd (Oct 03, 2007 10:09 am) You are correct about the MPG. I get up to 24 city and up to 34 highway. I average about 25 mpg for mixed driving. Many of my previous cars used to get better mpg, but then the EPA was not as strict as it is now. You should see good traction in snow as I have. The extra ground clearance helps too. You will like the Caliber as I have. Its been reliable so far(19,000 miles)with no issues. 
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Replying to: gordonwd (Oct 03, 2007 10:09 am) BMW achieves good fuel economy by optimizing aerodynamics in part by having minimal ground clearance, and the engine requiring premium unleaded, the sign of a higher compression engine. It probably has very expensive engine controls. I don't mind the fact that my 2.4L 168 hp NA I-5 Volvo V70 (which I got as a hand-me-down) requires premium 91 AKI to achieve EPA 30 mpg highway (I get up to 35 mpg driven carefully on IHs). The compression ratio is over 10:1. But a lot of people in the US begrudge every penny that fuel costs so a requirement for premium fuel in a moderate priced car would be fatal. |
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Replying to: airnos (Oct 01, 2007 8:33 pm) What model, engine, and transmission combination do you have? |
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Replying to: pmkon7 (Nov 16, 2007 11:54 am) I am a conservative driver and the vast majority of my miles are highway. airnos, gordonwd - I am happy to here you both are getting good MPG, just curious about your model /engine/transmission combinations. Anybody else can jump in too. |
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Replying to: pmkon7 (Nov 20, 2007 5:24 pm) I've had my SXT for 1.5 yrs now, have 54K miles on it and just replaced my 17" tires which make the car ride much nicer than 15" tires on other Calibers. I'm consistantly getting 30 mpg on my car with no issues at all. This the best compact car I have ever owned.
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Replying to: lexan1965 (Nov 20, 2007 8:53 pm) |
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Replying to: pmkon7 (Nov 20, 2007 5:24 pm) I have a 2.0L SE with the CVT. I do drive to maximize mileage (lots of coasting stops, gentle acceleration, etc.) except when I have to run with traffic for safety reasons. Now that summer's over I've gone up to an average of 28 mpg, with a range of 26-29. On the highway I usually pop at least 30 mpg and I've had 32-33 a few times. I live in the South so there is really no need for me to have an AWD, and I passed on that option. Just to note, the SE does not have a tachometer or trip computer standard. I'm not able to do the straight-2000-rpm trick although I do try to keep the "tone" of the engine as even as possible. I'm also calculating mileage manually. (I really wish I at least had the tach...anyone know if it can be done aftermarket?) One thing I've noticed is that it's not very forgiving about weight in the back end. The one and only time I went below 30 on the highway involved me taking a bookcase between Atlanta and Raleigh. I ran about 27 the whole way up, but the first tank after the bookcase came out was the highest I've ever gotten - 33.9 mpg. My D.C. (that's her name) is now just under 8K miles. The manufacture date inside the driver's door is June 2007 so I've not asked the dealer for the TSB.
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