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05-30-2008, 08:26 AM
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
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22 is not even close to what I want. I want double my 17 mpg so i want over 30 for sure average.
i once had a car called a datsun B210. Thing got a solid 38 highway and averaged for me at 31 MPG. It also had a 20 gallon tank so you could go about 600 miles between fill ups. Compare that to a 17 gallon tank in a blazer that gets about 17. What a pain in the butt filling up every 250 miles! the B210 was also a hatchback so despite being small , you could shove a good size rod into it lengthwise.
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Saltheart
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05-30-2008, 12:04 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Bethany CT
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The new saturn view green line hybrid should come in around 30. The older view hybrid did not and barely got 24 or something in 2 wheel drive.
I have the crv and while I like it it only gets 22 normally and 25-26 highway at 65-70 mph.
there should be a hybrid van from toyota by 2010
from the net...
We put together a list of the 10 SUVs with the highest combined mileage, according to ratings from the EPA's 2008 Fuel Economy Guide. The EPA's guide lists ratings using new testing procedures, which result in lower numbers compared to 2007 and previous ratings. To see how the testing differs and why the numbers are supposed to be more realistic, see Why Mileage Estimates are Falling for 2008.
Ford Escape Hybrid FWD automatic 32 mpg
Mazda Tribute Hybrid FWD automatic 32 mpg
Mercury Mariner Hybrid FWD automatic 32 mpg
Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD automatic 26 mpg
Lexus RX 400h FWD automatic 25 mpg
Jeep Compass 2WD manual 25 mpg
Jeep Patriot 2WD manual 25 mpg
Nissan Rogue FWD automatic 24 mpg
Toyota RAV4 FWD automatic 24 mpg
Honda CR-V FWD automatic 23 mpg
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No, no, no. were 30
30, three zero.
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05-30-2008, 12:12 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 946
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Once I get back to work I am thinking of a smart Car.
http://www.smartusa.com/index.aspx |
Fly & Light Tackle Fishing
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05-30-2008, 03:13 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigcat
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I went past one on Rte 9 yesterday, driver looked like they were standing up. The thing is really tiny face to face. |
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05-30-2008, 03:51 PM
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President - S-B Chapter - Kelly Clarkson Fan Club
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Rowley
Posts: 3,781
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I think hybrids are the way to go, the days of cheap gas are over and you will make back the extra money spent on a hybrid a lot sooner now. Plus, you can take it to these guys:
http://www.a123systems.com/hymotion
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05-30-2008, 04:51 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Exeter RI
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Moto's parents just got a smart car there is a one year waiting list  Anyway I took a ride in it last week and the thing is pretty cool really does'nt feel like your in a car that small. You can switch them from manual to automatic as well |
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