I really don't know how that much gas got in there. On my 737-mile tank, I filled it up with 18.2 gallons. I don't think the manual is as accurate as the gas pump (pure safety reasons I'm sure ;-) ). I knew I'd have to save that receipt in order for people to believe it. I was stunned standing there filling up with so much fuel. This car is amazing to say the least.

 

The record is >800 miles. LOL TCH has reported on the database a number of tanks in excess of 800 miles.

 

Not for me. My wife had brainwashed me into never let the tank get below 1/4 tank. She never lets her Ranger pickup get below a half tank.

I'm not believing these high gas prices. Tonight around town I saw $3.35 and $3.49 for regular.

 

A billion, or so, residents of China and India exchanging their bicycles (and yaks) for automobiles will do that every time!
The good news (I think high gas prices are a good thing, since it lets the free market act the way it is supposed to) is that it will encourage exploration for new sources or energy, development of alternative fuels and spur consumers to conserve and economize (such as driving less, car pooling and purchasing fuel efficient automobiles).
Europeans are accustomed to higher prices than we are, and they've managed nicely.
Gas price inflation still lags behind bottled water (people used to drink it for free), can of cola or a cup of coffee (not too long ago both used to be a nickle) or the cost of watching television (it used to be free).
Supply and demand at it's best!

 

I guess I will never know how far I could go...I average 40 MPG or over on about every trip I make these days (according to the car calculations not my own) but I just don't ever want to risk running out of gas. I won't ever be able to stand letting more than 20 miles or so go by after the gas light is on...it would drive me insane.

 

As long as you pay attention to your FE and miles driven there's no reason you should need to worry too much about running out. The 07 (at least) has a 17ish gallon tank. If you divide your miles since fill-up by the FE (you should estimate say 2 mpg lower than what the MFD says, generally), you see how many gallons you've used. If you overestimate gas used that way and your car isn't completely out of whack, you should certainly be able to get to 16 gallons by calculation and still be safe. Anyone who runs out of gas just wasn't careful enough, didn't give enough of a safety margin, or just pushed too far.

 

Wow!
What I said is happening!

 

I feel bad for folks who do not live in an area with public transportation and whose jobs moved without it being their choice.

 

http://www.erideshare.com/

 

South FL has horrible Public transportation. I cold use the bus system if I wanted my one hour commute to take over 2 hours. Um, no thank you. When ever I visit my friends in New York I am jealous that they don't have to have cars at all.