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Old 02-23-2008, 03:45 AM
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Default Re: Hybrid Newbie

You won't be able to appreciate a hybrid's full benefit with three mile drives, sorry.
Most of the folks who get great mileage have longer commutes.
In addition, a new car, especially one in our part of the country (my area of Jersey is somewhat hilly) and this time of year (engine needs to warm up to achieve stage 4...see the FAQ for links, I still don't fully understand it) is bound to give good, but not great mileage.
Let the car go on a longer flat ride in the spring or summer and you'll see a difference.
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