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Old 01-07-2008, 12:10 AM   #10 (permalink)
Fuzzy
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Location: NoVA
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Spin - '03 Mazda Miata SE
90 day: 26.55 mpg (US)
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That commute doesn't sound too terrible, speedwise (with the car's low gearing).
No, definitely no terrible. I can toodle along at 45 in 6th, no problem (i.e. mazda ain't kidding about it being a "close ratio" gearbox!). But, with those 205/45R16 Winter Tires, bigger brakes, and convertible aerodynamics Spin doesn't coast like you'd expect a ~2400# 2-seater to.

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Thought about getting a ScanGauge yet? That's the surest sign the mileage bug has bitten.
Thought? Yes. Scratched? No.

I'm biding my time 'till I determine Spin's replacement(s). There's not a lot I can/want to do since resale is a concern.
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