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andreasschmieg · 08-15-2013, 01:05 PM

Hi,

I just sold my gas-guzzling SUV (18 mpg) and got an $800 2001 Saturn SL1 with 248k miles. (I wanted to buy a Toyota Echo, but couldn't find a decent one for $3000.) To my amazement, the little Saturn hooptie got 39.96 mpg on the first tank, with open windows and underinflated tires.

Definitely a keeper. So now I brought it to the shop to get everything in shape. And then I will get that thing to 45 mpg, even if I have to push it.

Andy

08-15-2013, 01:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
andreasschmieg EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 3 Berry - '01 Saturn SL1 90 day: 39.97 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New: $800 2001 Saturn SL1 - getting 40mpg Hi, I just sold my gas-guzzling SUV (18 mpg) and got an $800 2001 Saturn SL1 with 248k miles. (I wanted to buy a Toyota Echo, but couldn't find a decent one for $3000.) To my amazement, the little Saturn hooptie got 39.96 mpg on the first tank, with open windows and underinflated tires. Definitely a keeper. So now I brought it to the shop to get everything in shape. And then I will get that thing to 45 mpg, even if I have to push it. Andy