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Old 02-27-2009, 02:29 AM   #29 (permalink)
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[SOLD] Highway Warrior - '00 Mazda Protege LX 1.6L Manual
90 day: 35.93 mpg (US)

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I agree 100% with MazdaMatt. I regularly hop in my Protege and drive 8 hours straight on the highway, usually with one fuel stop and one pit stop. I'm always completely comfortable at the end of the trip, and I feel like I could go an other 8 hours. I'm averaging about 33mpg in the winter, though I think I could use a new air filter and some new spark plugs.

As far as room, I did a road trip with 4 friends and their luggage, no problem. Proteges also depreciate quickly compared to Honda and Toyota competitors, so you can snag one cheap.

I wish I could think of a way to make the Aurora into a 30+mpg car, but I wouldn't bet my hard earned dollars on it.
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