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Old 09-13-2005, 07:35 AM
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Real Name: AL
Location: Northwest Florida
Hybrids: '00 Insight, had an '03 HCH for 41k miles
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Default Re: why manual much better MPG?

Have you done the little tricks mentioned here on the board?

53 is still great mileage but I bet you can get a little better. You don't mention speeds, traffic situations (freeway, hills, city w/ constant stopping etc.). 53 "might be" stellar for your particular situation.

You're right though, most people can acheive better mileage with a stick.

I have faith you can squeeze just a few more MPG's out of that Insight.

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'00 Insight "Wazabi" -75,000+ miles
'03 Toyota Matrix - 81,000+ miles
'03 HCH-CVT-OSBM-41,000+ miles (retired 04-10-06)
"I'm very secure with my little Insight, no Prius envy here."


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