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Originally Posted by sondrac11
I get 24 mpg and am disappointed in this since my automatic was to get 31 in the city. I use the air condiioner and I drive up hills a bit--perhaps this is why.
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Ok guys.. I live in Florida,, which is all flat land, but,, I have my AC on constantly. In the 80's sometimes when I leave home @ 6:00 AM. I bought this car because it is not a performance car,, therefore I decided to drive it as such. Most of my 70 mile commute is on roads that are 45mph. I cruise at 50 which is exactly 2,000 rmps. When on 55 mph roads, I cruise at 60, which is exactly 2,500 rpms. When starting out,, I have conditioned myself to start easy (which is totally against my nature,, as is driving slow), allowing the auto to shift out at apx. 2,500 - 3,000 rpms. This is "conservative" driving. If your mileage is not 35-39 mpg as mine is - compare how you are driving with the above -- plus take into account hills. Although when I used to drive from Florida to Pittsburgh, Pa., in my Civic,,, I constantly got my best mileage when going through the mountains of Virginia and West Virginia. Anyways,, let us know how your driving habits compare to the above.. I am curious..
