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Old 09-09-2009, 06:31 PM   #22 (permalink)
Clev
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The Clunker (retired) - '90 Honda Accord EX sedan
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90 day: 29.49 mpg (US)

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90 day: 18 mpg (US)

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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
I doubt a Vic would average anything north of 26 without lots of hypermiling. Might get lucky and hit 30 on a long trip. Downhill. With a tailwind.
I averaged 24 mpg (80% freeway) in a 2003 Town Car with three passengers and a trunkload of cargo. That was with the cruise at 72 and A/C blasting the whole time. The freeway portions were typically 26-28 mpg. The Crown Vic, being a smaller aero target and without the luxury bits, could probably average 26 overall.

That said, you really can't beat those 3800's. A Buick Century would probably be a good compromise in the luxo/size/mileage race.
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