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Old May 12, 2004
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"Hybird Cars Dont Live Up To Milage Claims"

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Still making good mileage over regular cars... I am positive that our cars, or anybody else's car for that matter, do not observe the estimated fuel efficiency ratings.
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Very relevant topic today, considering how pricey gas is now.

Everyone is scrambling to get a more efficient car now that it costs them $50-75 to fill their SUV.
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Ya Sunday drives are becoming a thing of the past!
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The price of gas today is less than the cost 20 years ago after adjusting for inflation...
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Originally posted by SMX
The price of gas today is less than the cost 20 years ago after adjusting for inflation...
It sure doen't feel like it. But then again I wasn't driving 20 years ago.
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Originally posted by jfan
Still making good mileage over regular cars... I am positive that our cars, or anybody else's car for that matter, do not observe the estimated fuel efficiency ratings.
surprisingly, mine does.
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how to get 400 miles with 12 gallon of gas with our vics?

oh my oh my..

i changed my spark plugs...i hope i can get good MPG...
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