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SentraSE-R · 02-20-2010, 12:02 PM

Kris,

I thought of a classier hypermiling car for you - a MINI. The main disadvantage to them is the non-standard start button. With that arrangement, they may not be suitable for EOC. Their other shortcoming is a requirement for premium fuel. It's a shame, as they're cute cars, and have the highest non-diesel EPA combined fuel economy next to the Smart Car.

All-in-all, I'd get a used Prius or HCH. Your GF can drive them, and you can get killer mileage from them.

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