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Replying to: sigepruss (Oct 29, 2007 7:43 am) |
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| I have an 07 FWD and 95% of my driving is short trips in city conditions. I got 16.7 mpg on my last tank, and I was pleased. I did not need to run the a/c or heat much so that probably helped as most tanks have been around 16.0. I have only had 1 highway trip and I got 20 mpg. I have somewhat of a heavy foot, although I don't punch it. | |
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Replying to: jchcraig (Feb 25, 2008 4:48 pm) |
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" I will not settle for what is right." You must be a hard person to deal with. |
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I am really looking at getting a mazda CX9 (or competing vehicle) in another year to 18 months. The familys growing and the utility factor is two appealing. However, obviously gas prices are a concern. I would really like to purchase a nicely loaded vehicle that was safe and reliable and drive it into the ground. However, at 15 or 16 mpg it might put me in the ground instead! Anyone know if there are going to be any diesel or hybrid (or, praise be, diesel hybrids) coming down the pike in this or any of the competing vehicles? Maybe Im just being picky, but it doesn't seem that implausble to have these type vehicles average in the low to mid 20's... I could totally justify getting one then.
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Replying to: jreddick (Mar 09, 2008 12:39 pm) As far as competing vehicles, the Highlander has a hybrid, but doesn't really have the same 3rd row space and cargo. The thing will get about 24 mpg city and hwy, though. Also, the upcoming Chevy Traverse is getting a direct injection engine, and might have a hybrid, but probably not for a couple of years. Unfortunately, I haven't found anything that gets decent mileage with AWD. I chose the CX-9 because of handling and ride, certainly not for 21 mpg hwy... |
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Only 1600 miles so far, we are averaging 15.8 to 16.8, 90% city driving. For comparison, our 04 Pilot was always 18-19 in the same conditions, from day one. We will be taking some road trips this summer, hoping I see 20+. |
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Replying to: jreddick (Mar 09, 2008 12:39 pm) It is also now more expensive to refine since it is cleaner. Even Katrina has an effect on diesel since many plants were shutdown when they came back on line they focused on producing standard petroleum. Couple low stocks with high demand for diesel and you have the ludicrous prices we see! I wish it wasn't that way because I would go for a diesel CX-9 in a heartbeat! |
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Replying to: jreddick (Mar 09, 2008 12:39 pm) 15 percent drop from 22 MPG = 18.7 MPG 20 percent drop from 22 MPG = 17.6 MPG Driving habits probably account for the rest. So let's say somebody reports getting 15 MPG mixed mileage for a trip that is 60 highway/40 city. This is on par for city mileage, but it probably means that a heavy foot in town and an average highway speed of 75-80 MPH could easily account for the rest. Wet roads make a big difference since the wide tires have so much contact area, and driving in windy conditions or hilly terrain are obviously factors too.
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Replying to: skw0123 (Mar 15, 2008 2:02 pm) "Wet roads make a big difference since the wide tires have so much contact area, " I live in a rainy neck of the woods and am wondering if I should go for 18"s if I buy a CX-9. TIA
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