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Old 09-18-2005, 07:11 PM
brian taylor brian taylor is offline
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Default Re: New tires = huge difference

Hi,
I have the '05 manual. I run the AC all the time. I've assumed that'll take a toll on my MPG. I've already grown tired of watching how I take every corner for the sake of MPG. Because about 80% of my driving is city, I understand that'll also hold my average down.

Since the new tires feel so much better, I find myself driving the car like a car....rather than a science experment. It's a nimble, fun trek. I'd like to see my MPG average in the upper 30s after putting another couple thousand miles on it.

I read in Motor Trend (or one of those) that they were not able to produce a meaninful MPG difference between 'granny' driving and 'take it as it comes' driving. They drove both ways for a bit over 1000 miles.

So, I like the car and will probably add another 40 pounds with a sunroof and let the MPG fall as it must. Come to think of it, the sunroof won't add any more weight than the golf bag in the trunk....which should spend more time in the garage, anyway.
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