[atomicradish]

Funny, I just looked up the 2000 Mustang specs and was shocked to learn that my Eagle Vision/Dodge Intrepid clone has more horsepower than it (212 vs. 190).

Which only further makes me wonder why someone would actually buy one of these gas guzzling machines. I mean if you're going to go all out, go all out.

That being said, I'll give a little bit of constructive advice.

Keep your top speed at 55 or below at all times. I don't know the gear ratios in your car, but I shift like this:

1st gear: 0-5 MPH
2nd gear: 5 - 15 MPH
3rd gear: 15 - 25 MPH
4th gear: 25 - 30 MPH
5th: 30 MPH +

Depending on what car I drive, I can go as low as 25 in 5th, which almost eliminates the need for 4th gear.

Also, turn off your engine and coast in neutral up to stop signs/lights and down hills. I sometimes will add a slight bit of throttle as I begin to go down an incline then turn the car off, so I can coast an extended distance without holding traffic up too much.

Oh one last thing... turn off the A/C, and crack your windows ever so slightly. Opening your windows fully will just negate what you save in A/C by increasing drag.

You should be able to get 30 mpg rather easily that way.

edit: just saw that your car is an automatic. basically you can throw all of my advice out the window. good luck.