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cfg83 · 02-15-2010, 03:45 PM

Hello -

A few years ago they started offering the base Mini with 6 speed tranny and 27/36 new EPA MPG. Also keep in mind that the Mini *requires* premium gasoline.

I think you won't find light weight in any new production car unless you go exotic with high $ materials.

CarloSW2

02-15-2010, 03:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
cfg83 Pokémoderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 5,864 1999 Saturn SW2 - '99 Saturn SW2 Wagon Team Saturn 90 day: 40.49 mpg (US) Thanks: 439 Thanked 532 Times in 358 Posts	Hello - A few years ago they started offering the base Mini with 6 speed tranny and 27/36 new EPA MPG. Also keep in mind that the Mini requires premium gasoline. I think you won't find light weight in any new production car unless you go exotic with high $ materials. CarloSW2 __________________ *What's your* EPA MPG? Go Here and find out!** American Solar Energy Society