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Originally Posted by houseofdiesel
The smart is challenged that way unless you REALLY baby it and take exception care of it.
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Thanks for the run-down on maintenance/durability. That confirms the impression I got from a couple of sources.
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I have a lifetime average of 3.1L/100kms on mine (75 mpg US), if I have to go long distance on the highway it gets worse very fast
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Impressive lifetime number - congrats!
If you're in the Kemptville area, I bet your typical usage is pretty fuel economy-friendly like mine: mostly country road / secondary highway driving? Trips to Ottawa going along scenic River Road instead of blasting up the 416/417? Not a lot of stop & go driving anyway.
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Chipping it is fine if you are careful with it, otherwise a recipe for disaster. You can get 60hp and 100 torque with a tune, most of them need the waste gate adjusted to prevent overboost
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Yeah, he was talking about "almost doubling" the car's HP. I may get a chance to drive the car again soon. What does chipping it do to the fuel consumption when driven gently?