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Old 03-01-2011, 08:15 PM   #4 (permalink)
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RSX2fast4mpg - '02 Acura RSX Type S
90 day: 38.22 mpg (US)

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Originally Posted by Lesscort View Post
Hey all just thought I would introduce myself. Yesterday I purchased a 1993 Escort that was in decent shape. It's got the 1.9L four cylinder with a five speed manual tranny. EPA says 29 MPG combined, but I'm betting that I can squeeze some more out of it just from taking it easy. I'm setting an arbitrary goal of 35 combined.

Anyway, I was just wondering if anyone had experience with these cars and could tell me what kind of stock numbers are realistic.
That's a good goal, but with a well adjusted nut behind the wheel you could be knocking on 38 and perhaps 40 mpg during the summer with good technique.

Welcome aboard and happy hypermiling.
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