Rant of the Month
#181
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I think almost everywhere has E10 blend now, don't they? It's been here for a couple years now, and I really didn't notice all that much of a difference in my FE. I don't hypermile or the such, but I have become more conscious of the timing of the traffic lights in my area, stay further behind the cars in front of me, slow down for the yellow / red light ahead, even do "light braking" to maximize the regen when I know I will have to stop at the light ahead. I still manage around 43-46MPG in the summer driving around town. Again, my normal drives are < 5 miles each way usually, so not good driving for FE.
Just my experience I guess. I did have the SoC issues when the temps were around 100 here a week or so ago. Granted, I also had to run the A/C so know that puts a big drain into the SoC.
Just my experience I guess. I did have the SoC issues when the temps were around 100 here a week or so ago. Granted, I also had to run the A/C so know that puts a big drain into the SoC.
#182
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Lots of places have it but its not mandatory everywhere. In PA you have a choice and believe me it will reduce your FE if you use it. This I wouldn't mind so much if the E10 gas was cheaper than the regular gas, but it isn't. So why would I pay the same for less mpg? That just doesn't compute in my mind. I would feel like I just dumped at least half a gallon on the ground for every 10 I put in my tank.
#184
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i've read lots of your posts complaining about the car and its fe, but i haven't seen any posts documenting your experience w/hypermiling techniques, other than increasing your tire pressure a bit, which leads me to believe that you are probably the source of your car's poor fe.
that's my rant for the month.
that's my rant for the month.
#185
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06hch2,
You are right, I might be at fault with my poor FE... so I have decided to sell my Hybrid. It will be listed on Cars.com and Washington Post next week.
Incompetent dealers, E10 gas, over inflated tires.... I don't know where the problem lies and it verily could be me. So instead of working through dealerships and such, I will let it be someone else's issue. Heck the lucky person that will buy my car may just prove me wrong and may get over 50mpg.
I will post what the car sells for once it is sold.
You are right, I might be at fault with my poor FE... so I have decided to sell my Hybrid. It will be listed on Cars.com and Washington Post next week.
Incompetent dealers, E10 gas, over inflated tires.... I don't know where the problem lies and it verily could be me. So instead of working through dealerships and such, I will let it be someone else's issue. Heck the lucky person that will buy my car may just prove me wrong and may get over 50mpg.
I will post what the car sells for once it is sold.
#188
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Most likely a standard Civic. I still want to save money on gas and have a low maintenance car.
The hybrid Civic is still a good car, it is the most quiet Civic ever produced. The other car I have been interested in is a Honda Fit.
The hybrid Civic is still a good car, it is the most quiet Civic ever produced. The other car I have been interested in is a Honda Fit.
#189
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Honda Fits are awesome. From every single article I've read about it, they basically say it's the best subcompact you can buy. Honda is coming out with a revised version this fall.
Also, in early 2009 Honda will be releasing their new "Global Small Hybrid." It's supposed to be cheaper, smaller (but more fuel-efficient) than the current Civic hybrid.
Or if you don't want a small car....the new Pontiac G8 is supposed to be awesome.
Also, in early 2009 Honda will be releasing their new "Global Small Hybrid." It's supposed to be cheaper, smaller (but more fuel-efficient) than the current Civic hybrid.
Or if you don't want a small car....the new Pontiac G8 is supposed to be awesome.