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650 messages, Last post on Nov 08, 2009 at 6:49 AM
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Replying to: autonomous (Jun 12, 2009 9:42 am) First of all, Mazda is heavier because it has a 2.3 or 2.5 engine vs. say Civice 1.8. However, you get a faster and a little more powerful car. The added weight is offset by Mazda's spirited engine, IMO 2nd, I get 35 miles/gal on the highway with my 09. I monitor closely with my gas, and I average (city and highway) 31/gal. A friend of mine actually gets 33/gal average, but he does a lot of little stuff to improve his gas mileage, I don't. To me, 31/gal average is EXTREMELY competitive.
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Replying to: sonnyrocker (Jun 12, 2009 9:54 am) Yes, that's a good average. A few questions about your calculation. 1. How long a period does your average cover? Example: 6 months, 1 year. 2. For that period, did you calculate the total mileage travelled and the total fuel used? 3. Where was the car driven? Example: North Eastern US, Southern US |
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Replying to: metsjets (Jun 11, 2009 7:47 am) Whether it meets your specific needs is a question that only you can answer! Take the time to test drive the 2.0L and see if it is quick enough for you. Test drive an 's' model (2.5L) for comparison also. |
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Replying to: relldon (May 03, 2009 9:23 am) Did take one 900 mile round trip to ST Louis last month and hit 30/31MPG at an average speed 72-73MPH Also am still quite satisfied with this car thus far. It's not as quick as my old 2006 Passat with the 2.0L Turbo that I traded for it but the savings at the pump, now that I'm buying 87 octane vs. 93, more than makes up for that. |
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Replying to: hiwaystar (Jun 20, 2009 5:38 am) But on a side note...I thought the 2.5 requires high octane than 87, is it not?
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Replying to: sonnyrocker (Jun 20, 2009 6:17 am) |
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Replying to: hiwaystar (Jun 20, 2009 5:38 am) When I was trying to decide whether to buy this car or a hybrid, a co-worker helped me decide by asking if I was more likely to regret not buying this car or more likely to regret not buying the hybrid. Unless gasoline goes to $6 per gallon, I know I would have been more likely to regret not buying this car.
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Replying to: relldon (Jun 20, 2009 10:10 am)
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I'm wavering between.... Celestial Blue Gunmetal Blue or Liquid Silver. Crystal White Pearl is intriguing.. but I don't know if I want a white car. |
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Replying to: jbbevel (Jun 22, 2009 10:06 am) |
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