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Old 05-29-2008, 05:19 PM   #8 (permalink)
whokilledthejams
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Originally Posted by Daox View Post
Welcome to the site. I have heard of xB owners hitting 40+ mpg with the right driving techniques. Make sure you visit the 100+ driving tips page.
Exactly, so I know it's not a lost cause with this car. Optimizing my driving is probably the best thing I can do. As it is, I can engine-off-coast for over a half a mile a day along my commute, and I'm experimenting with coasting-in-gear (fuel cuts out above 1700rpm). I'm steadily improving, I think.

Besides, even without half trying, I'm still getting all around 5mpg better than my old Subaru, and I can also haul stuff when I need, and put adult-sized people in the back seat, so it's win-win with the xB.
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