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| With the price of fuel being what it is, the mileage you're getting is becoming more important. This is the place to discuss the mileage performance you're getting out int he real world. | |
| Since we had this car (2000) I was always amazed at the difference between city and highway gas mileage. City and mixed traffic we average 22-25 mpg. Not very impressive. But on pure highway travel we get at least 32 and my record is 40 mpg during a trip to Sacramento. | |
I have had the car about one year and have put on roughly 15,000 miles bringing the total to 70,000. I have tracked my mpg at every fill-up and am really happy with what I get. I live in Portland, Oregon and do 50/50 highway/city driving. The worst overall that i got to a tank was 28 mpg and that was just before I needed to change the oil. I usually get 32-33 over a whole tank. I can definitely live with that considering how cheap you can pick one up. Even with the low miles (55,000) that mine came with it was just $2700. I really have no complaints with the mileage or the rest of the car.
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Replying to: hog6 (Jul 25, 2006 3:36 pm) |
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Definitely a good way to keep ahead of problems that might be arising. it doesn't take any time and can save headaches. I'll also add for anyone who reads these that i'm 6'5" and don't have a problem fitting in the car. another thing to like about it.
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I even use it as a chance to work on my kid's brains by making them calculate it in their head, no calculator, no pencil and paper. I know... I'm a mean Dad...LOL But my 17 year old, WHEN she puts gas in the car, lets me know what the mileage was on the tank 
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Looking for a new car that gives good gas mileage and has room for golf clubs and luggage for two seniors. Thinking about the Ford Escape, but would like to have several to choose from. Any suggestions? We drive a 2004 Mazda 3 now and are happy with the gas mileage 28 mpg City and 32 mpg Highway, but it's a little cramped for distance travelling.
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Replying to: kenmist3 (Jul 26, 2006 6:32 am) Since you're thinking of looking at several choices, the easiest way to find discussions on the vehicle you're interested in would be to use the Browse By Vehicle search tool in the left sidebar of any of the forums pages. Just select the make and model you want and click Go, and you'll be taken to a list of all the groups and discussions related to that vehicle. If you ever have any questions or need assistance, feel free to click on my username and drop me an email. Welcome to the forums! PF Flyer Host- Wagons Message Board
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Jul 26, 2006 6:41 am) kenmist
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Replying to: kenmist3 (Jul 27, 2006 6:56 am) exactly the commuter car I was looking for! hope it will run OK! |
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