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Old 05-18-2014, 10:18 AM   #10 (permalink)
nemo
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Chief - '06 Pontiac Grand Prix
90 day: 26.7 mpg (US)

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100 miles /16.3 = 6.13 gallons a day
6.13 x 3.50 = 21.46 per day in fuel cost
x 248 working days (using 12 holidays)
$5320 fuel cost per year commute only
-$3400 current
That's an additional $1,920 in fuel cost alone if you drive your truck.

A better FE vehicle would have a short payback time.
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