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Old 12-05-2016, 10:43 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Josie - '87 Toyota Pickup
90 day: 29.5 mpg (US)

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That's very good, considering the fortwo is only rated at 41 highway. And I never imagined towing with it. I wouldn't hesitate to do modest towing with anything I own, but the notion of doing it with a smart never even crossed my mind. Did it behave okay under load? I understand the slow-shifting transmission is less than desireable for spirited motoring of any kind; was it a complication for load-centric issues like climbing mountains?

Too bad it requires premium. Your dollar savings could have been even higher. But hey, 50mpg is saving money no matter how you slice it. Nice results.
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