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Originally Posted by MetroMPG
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I'm not sure what a stock Mazda 5 is capable of, but the stick sure gives you a lot more options when it comes to technique.
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Anyone who likes the 5 but wants something used and cheap would do well to check out a 1st gen Saturn Vue. My wife has one with the 2.2 "Ecotec" and a 5sp. She consistantly knocks down 26mpg in mixed in-town driving and I've seen as high as 34 on the highway. 30+ on the road is childsplay from it. With some more extreme eco-driving I think close to 40 is possible.
Just stay FAR away from the auto version (as if that's a major problem here
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