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Old 04-11-2012, 11:25 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

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90 day: 52.71 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

Appliance car - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 60.16 mpg (US)
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Anecdotal reports, anyone?

I only know of one person who has bought & sold a hybrid (Toyota Highlander Hybrid V6), and didn't replace it with another (Toyota Venza V6). He was constantly disappointed with its mileage - ie. never achieving the official figures - and that was definitely a factor.

When I asked if he'd ever gotten the "official" figures in any of his previous vehicles, he didn't really know, because he'd never paid close attention to it! (Roll eyes here.) I gently suggested he has probably never met or beat the official fuel economy figures in any of his vehicles due to driving style. He accepted this, but wasn't receptive to the idea of having to change his habits to accomplish it.

Coincidentally, I know someone else who has bought a Highlander hybrid (for its fuel economy), and is currently not happy with the mileage. Similar situation to above. Similar response on my part, and she's also not willing to change her habits.

What's that saying about horses and water? You can teach a horse to fish, but... aw, I forget.
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