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For those who like to cruise at 80mph, my MPG is consistently 30+(-)1mpg in summer. At 85mph, you will probably get 28MPG. During the 80K miles since I bought the car, only once, I drove at 65mph for 350 miles and it gave me 35MPG. Winter gas sucks 2-3 points. I think Matrix is not very efficient at slightly high speed due to its height. I once rented a 2005 3.4L impala for a trip of 1000 miles at averaged speed of 85mph, I was really surprised to find out it averaged 31MPG. Also for new owners of matrix, the first time I got 30MPG was when the car had 40K miles on it. It seems to be a long breaking in. Now with 80K miles, I do believe the engine runs at least as well as when it was new. I bet the new 2.5 Matrix is more fuel efficient than the 1.8 at 80mph. |
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Replying to: matrixgirl09 (Jun 05, 2008 4:31 pm) I am seriously considering the base model 2009 Matrix and would appreciate any info you might share on yours after 4K miles. The sticker shows 26mpg city. Is your 32 mpg city driving or highway? I really want to be able to get 30 mpg. Do you have the auto or 5 speed? Also, I am curioius what options you have and which you wish you might have gotten. Thanks, Tucsondivots |
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I can't drive a stick. never learned base model 4 speed automatic Power Package All Weather Package I added on a remote start (live in MI, park outside, so its worth it) had them throw in the floor mats So pretty much everything except the vsc I did buy off the lot though, so that was their standard package that most of them were shipped as. They didn't want to do factory orders.. or the salespeople didn't want to. Only thing I wish was the Nav system but I will eventually get a tom tom. I wasn't interested in a moonroof, ( well the moonroof didn't fit my budget  ) I drive maybe 60 to 70 % highway, top speed 80,usually at 70 mph. I don't really drive that aggressive which I am sure helps. |
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| My wife got a base 09 Matrix about 2 months ago, maybe 1400 miles on the odo so far, she has never gotten more than 23mpg, although that is mostly city miles (80%+) with a/c on most of the time. Still very disappointing though because believe me, she is no leadfoot! | |
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Replying to: rhester (Jun 11, 2008 10:11 pm) previous generation. (just 200lbs only).
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Replying to: dcamarce (Jun 12, 2008 10:13 pm) rhester and matrixgirl: Thanks. I picked up my 1.8L today. Are there any surprises you have found that I should look out for (such as cool compartments or set-up tips)? Have you added XM radio? I had that in my Mustang and would like to add it to the Matrix. They told me it was "XM ready" but not sure what that means. Anyway, I am excited to have my new 2009 Matrix and join the forum. Regards, Tucsondivots
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Replying to: tucsondivots (Jun 13, 2008 7:49 pm) No xm stereo yet. I was told the receiver is built in and I guess you would just buy the radio but I haven't priced it yet. I just listen to the regular radio or the ipod now that I have an mp3 jack. Compartments are ok, not great but I can just throw stuff in the back I guess. I might get a bike rack, even though you can fit the bike in there its not as easy as I thought it was but maybe I just need to practice getting it in and out. |
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363 miles, 10-1/4 gallons, I make that 35.5 mpg, so it is remaining very consistent (what is NOT staying consistent is the price of that fill-up, my $47 spent yesterday was a new personal high, even with me sometimes waiting in the past until the light came on, when it would take 11 gallons). '07 XR 5 speed. |
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I wonder how the new Vibes are for gas mileage. I have an '05 auto and get 35 mpg highway at 65-70. I assume the new vibe w the same engine will be the same, but the larger engine lower.
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Replying to: mywreck (Jun 17, 2008 12:24 pm) I assume the new 2.4 would be around 30 on long highway trips, a little less than what the Camry with the same engine does. |
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