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Old 02-10-2020, 04:12 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Chorizo - '00 Honda Civic HX, baby! :D
90 day: 35.35 mpg (US)

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90 day: 34.2 mpg (US)

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90 day: 35.39 mpg (US)

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The latest explanation that I have read for cheap and low-mileage Japanese engines is they only drive 5,000 - 8,000 miles annually and there are heavy societal pressures to have new cars in perfect shape.

The Leaf sounds perfect for that situation.
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