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Old Sep 9, 2005 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan
I average 24mpg mostly city w/some highway. I drive fairly conservatively (keep it under 3k) most of the time, but I still beat on it now and then.

On my last tank of gas I tired 100% grandma driving by keeping it under 3k and under 70mph on the freeway. The car achieved the exact same gas mileage as it does when I beat the piss out of it once or twice on my way to/from work. No matter what, I can't seem to get better than 24mpg.
24's not really that bad. I'm currently finishing off a tank in the lincoln, that I filled up 2 weeks ago, im at 160 miles driven so far and im nearing a 1/4 tank if not through it. And I have a 26 gallon one.
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