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To: smokingfrog

NICE! When returning from the keys in Florida, we were driving on the turnpike, right lane, cruise, A/C....which is when I got 26.6. If it was in the fall or spring and perfect temps, no A/C cracked windows or fresh air blowing, I believe I could have cracked 28 mpg. I could have bought a Civic Hybrid and getting 33mpg because Honda’s cure for poor battery performance under warranty is to reprogram the car for more engine and less battery leaving me wondering why I bought the car at an advertised 45mpg.


19 posted on 02/15/2011 11:32:55 PM PST by Puckster
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To: Puckster

2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. In harsh Winter
weather, 20 MPG. In perfect weather (75F),
cruise control and steady highway speeds...
32 MPG. Long term mixed average weather
and driving, about 26 MPG. It’s a fair weather
vehicle if optimal efficiency is the aim. Limited
towing capacity...1,000 lbs.


20 posted on 02/15/2011 11:54:26 PM PST by Myrddin
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