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Old 05-23-2011, 03:38 PM   #42 (permalink)
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90 day: 52.71 mpg (US)

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90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

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Anecdote from the presentation:

At one point, I asked the group whose vehicles had OEM fuel consumption displays. About 4 of 15 indicated "yes".

I know that one in the group has a Highlander Hybrid, but she didn't put up her hand. I said, "I'm sure yours does."

Her: "I'm not sure where it is."

So after the presentation we went out to her car and I showed her that she actually has TWO separate displays! One instant digital bargraph in the cluster (she wasn't on the right page of her multi-function display), PLUS an instant & resettable average numeric display in the center of the dash.

Another member decided he was definitely getting a scangauge or equivalent. People like him and his wife make me want to give in-car clinics.
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