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Initech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 06:19 PM Original message |
Explain to me: MPG ratings |
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Kutjara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 06:25 PM Response to Original message |
1. The "official" fuel efficiency ratings are pretty artificial. |
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Clovis Sangrail (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 06:32 PM Response to Original message |
2. it's a pretty good difference |
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blues90 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 06:32 PM Response to Original message |
3. when I worked for ford |
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Initech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 06:35 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. That doesn't make a whole lot of sense. |
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Beaverhausen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 06:35 PM Response to Original message |
4. My 2005 Prius gets around 44-46, my co-worker has a 2006 and gets a lot more |
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Initech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 06:37 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. I need to look at the Prius again |
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Gabi Hayes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
7. FWIW, I have a Jetta diesel, and the mileage varies wildly, the most |
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Initech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 06:46 PM Response to Reply #7 |
8. I live in Southern California, cold weather driving usually isn't a problem |
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tammywammy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 08:16 PM Response to Reply #7 |
17. Have you tried using a fuel additive? |
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bullwinkle428 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 11:30 PM Response to Reply #7 |
24. Get a block heater for your TDI! I've done lots of research |
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skids (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 06:46 PM Response to Original message |
9. 2007 -- low forties in winter, low 50's currently. |
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Initech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 06:49 PM Response to Reply #9 |
10. I don't. My dad's MDX was rated at 19 - 26MPG... |
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Wilderness Sportsman (32 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 07:17 PM Response to Reply #9 |
14. I'm waiting for a 4cyl hybrid pickup |
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Initech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 07:55 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. GM is supposed to be producing 30MPG hybrid trucks later this year |
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joshcryer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 06:50 PM Response to Original message |
11. Just a random comment, I was getting 55PMG in town with my motorcycle. |
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ReadTomPaine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 06:52 PM Response to Original message |
12. MPG standards are fairly complex and have just recently changed to a more stringent formula... |
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musiclawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 06:59 PM Response to Original message |
13. My 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe 4x4 gets 24 mpg |
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tech3149 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 08:10 PM Response to Original message |
16. EPA mileage figures are based on a test meant to approximate normal |
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stevedeshazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 08:22 PM Response to Original message |
18. I paid $1000 cash for my 1985 Honda Accord |
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qdemn7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 08:29 PM Response to Reply #18 |
19. Agreed |
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stevedeshazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 08:43 PM Response to Reply #19 |
21. A little, about a quart per 1000 miles |
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qdemn7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 11:17 PM Response to Reply #21 |
23. Some advice |
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Gold Metal Flake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 08:42 PM Response to Original message |
20. Just for comparisons, my 2007 Focus is rated 27/34. |
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Initech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-07-07 08:46 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. My '01 Grand Am gets 21 - 30 |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-08-07 12:24 AM Response to Original message |
25. My husband drives a civic hybrid which gets about 41-44 mpg. |
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Clovis Sangrail (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-08-07 12:33 PM Response to Reply #25 |
26. the prius does as well |
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