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Old 02-14-2008, 11:38 AM
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Default Re: Sorry, another "Should I buy the Hybrid" thread

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Originally Posted by salsbr View Post
I agree with Bob. Given the short distances you are describing, I doubt you will see much savings from the hybrid. For a time I lived in Boston and had a 2 mile commute. In the winter (when I wasn't about to walk) I saw my all time low of 23 mpg on a tank.
Still, if I'll see mid twenties overall in winter, that still beats 17mpg EPA for the regular Highlander, and I'd expect that 17mpg to drop at least 20% in our winter driving environment. My concern was we might drop to less than 20mpg throughout the winter.
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