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The_Jed · 01-17-2015, 12:22 AM

I have the same dilemma; just over 7 miles, more city driving and 55mph is the highest speed limit or 13 or so miles with more highway driving and a speed limit of 70 mph, drives people nuts when I don't go over 60.

I like taking the highway since it brings up my average mpgs but I also like taking the shorter route since it reduces my overall fuel useage for the week.

01-17-2015, 12:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
The_Jed EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Pekin, IL Posts: 149 Crown Vic - '99 Ford Crown Victoria Base (P74) 90 day: 24.1 mpg (US) Turtle - '98 Subaru Outback Sport 90 day: 30.53 mpg (US) Thanks: 21 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	I have the same dilemma; just over 7 miles, more city driving and 55mph is the highest speed limit or 13 or so miles with more highway driving and a speed limit of 70 mph, drives people nuts when I don't go over 60. I like taking the highway since it brings up my average mpgs but I also like taking the shorter route since it reduces my overall fuel useage for the week. __________________ '99 Crown Victoria '97 Impreza 2.2, 5-speed '98 Impreza Outback Sport 2.2, 5-speed '05 Outback 3.0R (wife's)