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#65 of 69 Re: MPG's [laserblue] by maxx4me Aug 12, 2009 (2:39 pm)
Replying to: laserblue (Aug 12, 2009 9:25 am) I own the 2003 and 2009; both 1.8 automatics. The new one is underpowered like the old; however, I'm not willing to get 21 mpg with a Camry engine just to drive a Vibe. If I want that kind of mileage, I'll get an SUV. While Camry Vibe owners may feel better about their ability to punch it when they need to, I feel even better knowing I can get 30mpg in mixed city/hwy driving with my Corolla Vibe. Gas prices won't be going down. You can't have a pocket rocket and a gas sipping engine at the same time. It doesn't work that way. If you can deal with a clutch and don't live in a big city, then the 1.8 liter Corolla Vibe will be plenty powerful. The auto transmission simply struggles a bit when the air conditioner is on and you need to punch it. Make the choice: do you need power, or do you like great gas mileage? Replies to this message: abramsgunner (Aug 19, 2009 6:21 am) laserblue (Aug 19, 2009 9:23 am) maxx4me (Aug 19, 2009 11:33 am)
#66 of 69 Re: MPG's [laserblue] by johnb62 Aug 13, 2009 (4:39 pm)
Replying to: laserblue (Aug 12, 2009 9:25 am) I believe the Vibe is less expensive. I have no problem with the power or performance of the 1.8 liter. I bought this vehicle because of the great mileage. Its not going to win races but who cares. The vehicle reliability, its sportiness, and MPG's hooked me....not to mention the fantastic rebates. I'm planning on keeping this vehicle for quite a while.
#67 of 69 Re: MPG's [maxx4me] by abramsgunner Aug 19, 2009 (6:21 am)
Replying to: maxx4me (Aug 12, 2009 2:39 pm) I have the 2.4L/5Auto "Camry Vibe"... I drive mostly my 25 mile backroads commute with some light city thrown in for good measure.   If a tank includes 120 miles or so of 70mph Hwy I get 29 MPG If a tank is all my commute/light city driving I get 27 MPG If I put my foot in it and have fun now and again I get 25 MPG   I haven't had a full HWY tank yet, but I imagine it would be at least 31 MPG I haven't had a full city tank yet, so 25 MPG is the worst I've had so far.   I drove the '09 1.8L and think it is a perfectly adequate motor for most situations. The only 1.8L left in my area was a stripped down base, so I got the 2.4L with the package I wanted. I like the extra grunt, and sometimes carry my family of 5, so the extra power is useful. If I'm careful, I can usually squeeze 28-29 out of a tank with my normal driving and that beats the 19 MPG I was getting in my old SUV. Replies to this message: laserblue (Aug 19, 2009 9:23 am) maxx4me (Aug 19, 2009 11:33 am)
#68 of 69 Re: MPG's [abramsgunner] by laserblue Aug 19, 2009 (9:23 am)
Replying to: abramsgunner (Aug 19, 2009 6:21 am) Hi Abramsgunner.     Since you drove and experienced both the 1.8 L and the 2.4 L engines, is there a very big difference between both engines?   I don't know which one to take.   Yes, I like to have some power (my smallest engine was a 3.4 L.) in a Chevrolet Equinox but I'd like to save money on gas to.   I don't pull nothing, no trailers, no campers ect... I do mostly city driving (personal errands) and I work at home, our kids are all moved out.  My wife and I take 1 vacation trip per year and have to cross the Rockies (back and forth).   Is the 1.8 L powerful enough?
#69 of 69 Re: MPG's [abramsgunner] by maxx4me Aug 19, 2009 (11:33 am)
Replying to: abramsgunner (Aug 19, 2009 6:21 am) while I'm not doubting your numbers, those are a bit high compared to everyone else. I have to believe that you are doing zero miles in city driving to accomplish that. Those who do city driving are getting between 18-23 mpg. If I could rack up the numbers you've listed, I'd have gone with the Camry Vibe in a heartbeat. When I do hard city driving with some highway mixed in, I'm getting 27 or 28 mpg. If I take it easy, I get 30 in the city with the 1.8 liter engine. I wouldn't have dreams of grandure if you are doing all city driving and decide on the 2.4 liter Camry engine. Just food for thought.

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