"Hybird Cars Dont Live Up To Milage Claims"

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May 12, 2004

DaveyD

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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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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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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.