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#155 of 158 Low Mileage on 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid by frednjudik Jul 23, 2009 (5:09 pm)
New 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid purchased end of March, has 1900 miles. the MPG Indicator at the bottom dash display indicates 33 mpg. I have not reset any trip meter readings. We have combination city and highway. Outside Temps. 101 degrees, its summer in SW Calif.! The dealer tells me that the car needs a break-in period of at least 5,000 miles to begin to get the good gas mileage. The owners manual indicates 600 miles break-in. The Electric Motor kicks in at take off's from a dead stop, and accelerating above 3,000rpm. When coasting/free-wheeling, the EM is charging the battery. Has anyone else experienced low mileage on a new 2009 Honda Hybrid? Should I wait until the Odometer turns 5,000 miles, and then complain about low mpg? My wife and I are retired. We don't drive like teenagers anymore! I have not yet measured gallons divided into real miles yet, but will on the next tank fill. The very first tankful, I did, and it matched the MPG Indicator in the Dash. Any Ideas? I think the Dealer is Full of It! Replies to this message: johngalt007 (Jul 24, 2009 3:47 am)
#156 of 158 Re: Is it normal with my new Honda Civic Hybrid 2009? [MsAdventure] by johngalt007 Jul 24, 2009 (3:45 am)
Replying to: MsAdventure (Jul 23, 2009 1:42 pm) Thanks, MsAdventure. We all get busy from time to time. Thanks for taking the time to remember and reply.   I did call Honda last week, and complained about not receiving a single manuals from the dealership. The rep from Honda said something about the dealer communication. No word from anyone (Honda or dealer) yet. I am not sure what my options are if I don't get them!! Replies to this message: MsAdventure (Jul 24, 2009 11:27 am)
#157 of 158 Re: Low Mileage on 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid [frednjudik] by johngalt007 Jul 24, 2009 (3:47 am)
Replying to: frednjudik (Jul 23, 2009 5:09 pm) frednjudik, I bought a 2009 HCH a month ago, and my overall avg has been 37 only with a combination of city and highway driving. I have seen that it does worse during city driving. Last week I was driving in NYC, and my mpg dropped to 33.   At the moment since last 5 days with just suburbia driving. my mpg has stayed close to 35!! I am yet to see an EPA claimed 45 ever.
#158 of 158 Re: Is it normal with my new Honda Civic Hybrid 2009? [johngalt007] by MsAdventure Jul 24, 2009 (11:27 am)
Replying to: johngalt007 (Jul 24, 2009 3:45 am) Hi John,   That all sounds incredibly frustrating. I'm sorry you have to go through that hassle. Nothing like a bad experience to take away from the enjoyment of a new car. I would say at the very least, the dealer should offer to make copies for you of another set of manuals they have for the vehicle (never mind that what they *should* do is get you an actual set). I wonder if there's anything in your contract about what you're supposed to get with the vehicle and I wonder if the manuals are a line item on that? I thought I had my contract handy, but I can't seem to find it at the moment. Otherwise, I'd suggest starting a hunt on eBay for 2009 manuals. Good luck!   MsAdventure

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