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139 messages, Last post on Sep 16, 2009 at 6:48 AM
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2006.5+ actually. Didn't have a pen or calculator with me but it looks like I got about 27 mpg when I filled up. Short mileage, mixed driving but better than I thought given Hyundai's reputation for being a tight engine up until 5K or so. Pleasantly pleased by the car so far.
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Replying to: csandste (Dec 29, 2006 7:52 pm)  would estimate 75-80%, and the best MPG so far has been 31.7 and the worst 20.7 I have a 2.4 engine with the 5 speed auto. |
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My Optima averages 25.5 MPG mixed driving. The best I've done was 32 MPG highway. Going from Asheville, NC to Wilmington, NC.
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I've got only 2,000 miles so far on the 2006.5 EX equipped as above. I'm averaging roughly 27 MPG with a low of 22 and a high of 30. I live in the mountains so I use the auto-stick feature consistently. BTW - the transmission is unbelievably smooth in either mode but in auto mode doesn't downshift when I attack the mountain inclines in a sporty fashion (LOL). The dealership has treated me like "family" so far without being pesky. This is not what I expected from a South Korean manufacturer with a comparatively new dealer network. Best deal on the market for $20K but you should shop the Hyundai products as well! |
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Replying to: analyzerlx (Jan 08, 2007 1:32 pm) 
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Mixed: 24 mpg 90% highway: 30 mpg Not bad given Hyundai's reputation for a stiff engine. Still no better than my Maxx V6. |
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Replying to: csandste (Feb 06, 2007 10:34 pm)  BTW they still havent figured out the problem with the air bag issue on the passenger side.Whats more,they dont seem to have any sense of urgency about it.I wouldnt want another KIA if they gave it away.Giving this car a rating of 7 was too high.
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Replying to: csandste (Feb 06, 2007 10:34 pm) |
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Feb 07, 2007 5:22 am) link NHTSA Did you ever take it to another dealer or complain to the zone rep? (I know we've covered this before, sorry my memory is bad). I bought a Kia because of the quality of my Hyundai dealer, but both brands have some bad dealerships (but no worse than some Japanese makes).
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