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#90 of 139 I wish my MPG was as good! by pedrog Apr 25, 2008 (4:35 pm)
I have a 2006.5 V6, auto. My driving is about 50% city/highway roughly about 300 miles / week. I'm lucky if I get 21 MPG, often I get 17-18. The only time I got 1/2 decent MPG (about 26) was on a long trip. I think something is wrong.... Replies to this message: mickeyrom (Apr 25, 2008 5:39 pm) pedrog (Apr 30, 2008 5:43 pm) mickeyrom (May 01, 2008 4:23 am) broonsby (May 15, 2008 10:11 pm) and 1 more...
#91 of 139 Re: I wish my MPG was as good! [pedrog] by mickeyrom Apr 25, 2008 (5:39 pm)
Replying to: pedrog (Apr 25, 2008 4:35 pm) For mixed driving,(50% cty) that isnt all that bad. I have an Optima I4 and get less than 15 MPG in town,but does well on straight highway. You probably would get 30 or more if it was just hwy driving. Replies to this message: pedrog (Apr 30, 2008 5:43 pm) mickeyrom (May 01, 2008 4:23 am) broonsby (May 15, 2008 10:11 pm) mickeyrom (May 16, 2008 4:23 am)
#92 of 139 Re: I wish my MPG was as good! [mickeyrom] by pedrog Apr 30, 2008 (5:43 pm)
Replying to: mickeyrom (Apr 25, 2008 5:39 pm) I don't drive aggressively (RPMs rarely go above 2500, on purpose), I would expect that mixed city/hwy driving would yield MPG above the city rating. I was driving a Dodge Neon (4 cyl, 3 spd auto) before on the same routes and was getting about 24-26 average. This is a V6 but also 5 spd and most of the driving is on the 5th gear. I'm seriously considering downsizing.... Replies to this message: mickeyrom (May 01, 2008 4:23 am) broonsby (May 15, 2008 10:11 pm) mickeyrom (May 16, 2008 4:23 am)
#93 of 139 Re: I wish my MPG was as good! [pedrog] by mickeyrom May 01, 2008 (4:23 am)
Replying to: pedrog (Apr 30, 2008 5:43 pm) How do you mean downsizing...like a KIA Rio? May I suggest the Hyundai Elantra? Great mileage and quite roomy.
#94 of 139 Re: I wish my MPG was as good! [pedrog] by broonsby May 15, 2008 (10:11 pm)
Replying to: pedrog (Apr 30, 2008 5:43 pm) I know your pain. I recently rented a 4 cyl. auto Optima w/ 5k miles. It got 20 mpg with mostly highway miles and 1/3 the time with the AC on. That's pitiful. I should have seen mid 20's in the flattest state (Florida). I wanted to see what the real world said about the mileage. Now I see I wasn't the only one to see poor MPG. I recently bought a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (2 liter, auto) and am averaging 32 mpg (mostly highway). Talked to another owner of a Lancer who hasn't seen less than 25 mpg which is consistent with EPA standards. My wife and I think it's a nicer, albeit slightly smaller car than the Optima. Just my 2 cents. The Saturn Astra is also one heck of a deal right now and a really fun car to drive, just a little too much money for my budget (we haggled a great deal on the Mitsubishi). Replies to this message: mickeyrom (May 16, 2008 4:23 am)
#95 of 139 Re: I wish my MPG was as good! [broonsby] by mickeyrom May 16, 2008 (4:23 am)
Replying to: broonsby (May 15, 2008 10:11 pm) Speaking of my 2006.5 KIA Optime with the I4 engine and automatic,The only time I get less than 33MPG on the highwy was when there is a terrific head wind.Then I got just under 25MPG.My only complaint is the gas I use in the city.That is not too good,but I attribute that to the fact that those locar trips are so short that the car never gets a chance to warm up.
#96 of 139 quality of ride by farmer7 May 17, 2008 (4:56 pm)
We just purchased an 2008 optima and think the ride is a little harsh with lots of noise in the cabin going over the tar strips on rough interstate roads. we had the body undercoated thinking it might help but much difference. and comments? Replies to this message: mickeyrom (May 17, 2008 5:23 pm)
#97 of 139 Re: quality of ride [farmer7] by mickeyrom May 17, 2008 (5:23 pm)
Replying to: farmer7 (May 17, 2008 4:56 pm) The Optima is a fairly hard riding car,but not any more than my friends Jag. If you have 17 " wheels then it would even be harder.I fill my tires with 35 Lbs of air and it helps the mileage but makes the ride even harder.I'm used to it now and just accept the reality that it's a KIA Optima,not a Mercedes. It's not a luxury car.On good roads I like the ride just fine.
#98 of 139 broonsby... by iluvmysephia1 May 17, 2008 (6:45 pm)
do you have the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS? Or the DS or GL? All are good cars. I bought a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS in Rally Red and automatic CVT tranny, Sun and Sound Package(650-watt Rockford Fosgate 9-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo and sunroof) but the lower-cost models would be a good deal and would be a good, solid car. I have the P205/45R18 Dunlop Sport Performance radials and the 10-spoke alloy wheels. With the wrap-around bodykit the car is an absolute knockout!   I do like the Kia Optima a lot, too, hence my interest in coming to this thread on Edmunds. Replies to this message: broonsby (May 17, 2008 7:23 pm)
#99 of 139 Re: broonsby... [iluvmysephia1] by broonsby May 17, 2008 (7:23 pm)
Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (May 17, 2008 6:45 pm) I do you have the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS? Or the DS or GL? I have the 2008 ES (red) w/ 2L I4, CVT, Sun & Sound package, 5 spoke alloys. Stereo is easily one of the best factory installs on the market period. And I'm picky about my stereos. The low profile tires aren't such a great suggestion in Maine with our bad winters. Potholes abound & more than once I've seen low profile tires peeled right off the rims. And as for the trim kit, unfortunately that's a place for road salt to collect and rust out the fenders. Further south and I would have done it in a heartbeat. That said, the car is still a looker. Get lots of interested looks.    I do like the Kia Optima a lot, too, hence my interest in coming to this thread on Edmunds. I'm not saying bad things about the KIA. I think they have made huge strides in quality improvement. It is cavernous inside and the seats are good. The controls except the steering wheel stereo and cruise switches are intuitive. I just think the Mitsubishi represents a better value despite the smaller size.

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