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Old 11-20-2012, 12:38 PM   #6 (permalink)
Sven7
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Boo Radley - '65 Ford F100
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Buy a stick shift. Buy a ScanGauge. You don't need a hybrid- just a manual with over 30mpg stock and a few mods. Of course, driving habits play a big part in it. So will aerodynamics.

Also, lmgtfy. Accord VIN Decoder

The EPA only lists the 2.3L I4 and the 3.0L V6, which means his car must be one of those. Is it a four or six cylinder?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Accord
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_F_engine#F23A1

If it's the 2.3L four you should be able to get low 30's mpg tanks with light aeromodding and some effort at the wheel.
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