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Old 07-17-2008, 11:53 PM   #1 (permalink)
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First Miata Tank!
35.91mpg over the old average for me of 27mpg
1,800rpm shifts in the city.
55-65mph highway.

43psi tires and emptied out the trunk.

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Old 07-18-2008, 03:00 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Congratulations! Based on new EPA figures, 24 combined MPG, you're getting 49% over EPA!

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Old 07-18-2008, 09:05 AM   #3 (permalink)
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That's an impressive jump - congrats.
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Old 07-18-2008, 11:26 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Pretty nice numbers from such a sporty car,
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Old 07-18-2008, 01:07 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Great for the underachieving Miata. I have long been a fan of that car but wondered why the mpg was so low.

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