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Old 11-02-2013, 09:02 PM   #26 (permalink)
Miller88
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XJ Cherokee - '00 Jeep Cherokee Sport
90 day: 12.96 mpg (US)

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90 day: 36.78 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by spacemanspif View Post
38mpg @75mph is pretty darn good for a 1.2L 3cyl engine. I'm intrigued by this car. I have my doubts about CVTs though, are they getting any better? Just seem like an expensive repair waiting to happen compared to the tried and true manual...
Its a JATCO 2 Speed CVT. They have problems making a "1 speed" CVT work - the same company that makes Nissan's CVT.

I would avoid.
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