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MetroMPG · 05-24-2012, 01:54 PM

Have you checked the MPG of a turbo HHR??

It's nowhere close to 40! (Neither is the non-turbo.)

A.D.D. - you should check the ratings of the cars you're considering:
Search by Make - fueleconomy.gov

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