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Old 08-12-2014, 09:34 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Location: 1000 Islands, Ontario, Canada
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 54.46 mpg (US)

Appliance car Mirage - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 57.73 mpg (US)
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Do you know when you're getting it?

I don't think my numbers were anything special. You'll be able to do that if you want to.

When I test drove the CVT at a dealership in November, I was prepared to hate it. But I came away with an appreciation of the lengths the engineers went to to make the transmission work efficiently. It's darn near "aggressive" in how low it keeps engine RPM; the 2-speed sub gearbox is interesting; and it goes to neutral when you come to a stop (which can make for some less than "premium" feeling gear re-engagements when you get on the go pedal again).
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