Comments after first month w/ HCH06 - GreenHybrid

pmorrsn · #1 (**permalink**) 01-30-2006, 08:22 AM

I am in southern Cal, so HOV was important along with obvious reduced gas costs, emissions and tax incentives.

I received my HOV stickers in 3 weeks- mailed 1/2/06 received in mail 1/28/06 from Sacramento.

I am getting ~41-42 mpg driving mostly so cal freeways for work. This is 30-40% improvement over my old 94 Integra. I drive the same as I did with my acura, so I don't know if those getting 50 mpgs drive very differently.

The average mpg calculation gauge reads all over the place, going from ~30-48 mpg within a few miles. I find in general it underestimates my efficiency, but it also depends on the where its reading across its widely varying range swings.

I am enjoying the feel and comfort of the car and don't regret not choosing the prius, which I also considered.

Enjoy your clean cars!
p

ericbecky · #2 (**permalink**) 01-30-2006, 08:35 AM

Welcome to GH!
With a month of driving the Civic already under your belt, I bet you'll be on your way to higher mpg soon. How many miles have you put on so far?

pmorrsn · #3 (**permalink**) 02-04-2006, 02:30 PM

Closing in on 2500 miles. I can always dream of getting even better mileage, but am not disappointed with what I am getting.

tigerhonaker · #4 (**permalink**) 02-04-2006, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by pmorrsn

Closing in on 2500 miles. I can always dream of getting even better mileage, but am not disappointed with what I am getting.

Hi;

And welcome to GreenHybrid the Forum with answers.

Say your FE (Fuel Economy) may not be where you want it just yet but truthfully it sounds Pretty Darn Good to me.

Regards;

Terry