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Old March 27th 05, 05:04 PM
Dad
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"Bob G." > wrote in message
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> Interesting question since last evenings Local Paper had an article
> written by Mark Phelan (Knight Ridder Newspapers) so I assume many
> also saw it...
>
> " Defroster and Air-conditioning put dent in Hybrids mileage..."
>
> In the real world... when you absolutely need the defroster or the
> Air Conditioning.. In actual on the road real life tests ..(done
> from late summer thru the winter)
>
> The Prius ...got a whopping 22.8 mpg which is a long long way from
> its rated 60 mpg city..and 51 mph highway....
> The Ford Escape racked up a respectable ( 21.6 mpg )... not bad since
> it rated at 36 & 31
> The Accord with its electric motor racked up 20.4 mpg (rated as 29 &
> 37)...
>
> Guess I will not complain when I fill the fuel tank of the my
> vehicles... The wives Min Van SUCKS Gas to the tune of about 18 mpg
> 20 percent worst then the Pirus...
>
> Bet there are a hell of a lot of tree huggers ****ed because their
> gasoline bill is a little higher then they though...
>
> Bob Griffiths
> 68 SS 396 Chevelle
> 64 & 72 Corvette Rag tops
> 76 79 & 95 Corvette Coupes...
>

Interesting, so what it is saying is that as long as you don't use it the
gas mileage is great? I didn't see the article but you are still on the top
with gas mileage as long as you don't use the AC or the defroster. How many
days a year does that happen, 10? Got to love it. ;-)

I always felt good about my mileage in the C5, 27 to 30 anytime, never below
26 even in the city. The C6 is a different story, just under 26 on trips and
20 in the city. May be my driving the 6-speed, I'm not as smart as a
computer operated automatic.

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72 Shark Black/Black/4spd


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  #12  
Old March 27th 05, 05:42 PM
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"Dad" > wrote in message
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>
> "Bob G." > wrote in message
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>> Interesting question since last evenings Local Paper had an article
>> written by Mark Phelan (Knight Ridder Newspapers) so I assume many
>> also saw it...
>>
>> " Defroster and Air-conditioning put dent in Hybrids mileage..."
>>
>> In the real world... when you absolutely need the defroster or the
>> Air Conditioning.. In actual on the road real life tests ..(done
>> from late summer thru the winter)
>>
>> The Prius ...got a whopping 22.8 mpg which is a long long way from
>> its rated 60 mpg city..and 51 mph highway....
>> The Ford Escape racked up a respectable ( 21.6 mpg )... not bad since
>> it rated at 36 & 31


A follow up article -
http://www.freep.com/money/autorevie...e_20050217.htm

I like the last guy, "my mileage shot up to 27.5", yeahaaaa..............

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72 Shark Black/Black/4spd


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Old March 27th 05, 05:46 PM
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"Bob G." > wrote in message
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>
> Bet there are a hell of a lot of tree huggers ****ed because their
> gasoline bill is a little higher then they though...
>
> Bob Griffiths
> 68 SS 396 Chevelle
> 64 & 72 Corvette Rag tops
> 76 79 & 95 Corvette Coupes...
>


Bob,

Did it say anything about the batteries? That much storage has got to add
some emissions, not to mention the waste when replaced. Even if they are
recycled.

Marty

84 Coupe
63 Tempest Convertible


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Old March 27th 05, 06:06 PM
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"Marty" > wrote in message
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> Bob,
>
> Did it say anything about the batteries? That much storage has got to add
> some emissions, not to mention the waste when replaced. Even if they are
> recycled.
>
> Marty
>
> 84 Coupe
> 63 Tempest Convertible



Read it myself, of course it didn't.
A google search only turned up hits about endless debates on the life
expectancy and warranties on the batteries.

Marty

84 Coupe
63 Tempest Convertible


  #15  
Old March 28th 05, 06:31 AM
Ron Stewart
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My 2 month old C6 automatic reports 15.5mpg for my city driving, short trips
shopping etc. My 2001 Aurora V8 gets an average of 16mpg for the same type
of city driving. Both cars get 25 to 27mpg on the freeway.

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"Dad" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Bob G." > wrote in message
> ...
>> Interesting question since last evenings Local Paper had an article
>> written by Mark Phelan (Knight Ridder Newspapers) so I assume many
>> also saw it...
>>
>> " Defroster and Air-conditioning put dent in Hybrids mileage..."
>>
>> In the real world... when you absolutely need the defroster or the
>> Air Conditioning.. In actual on the road real life tests ..(done
>> from late summer thru the winter)
>>
>> The Prius ...got a whopping 22.8 mpg which is a long long way from
>> its rated 60 mpg city..and 51 mph highway....
>> The Ford Escape racked up a respectable ( 21.6 mpg )... not bad since
>> it rated at 36 & 31
>> The Accord with its electric motor racked up 20.4 mpg (rated as 29 &
>> 37)...
>>
>> Guess I will not complain when I fill the fuel tank of the my
>> vehicles... The wives Min Van SUCKS Gas to the tune of about 18 mpg
>> 20 percent worst then the Pirus...
>>
>> Bet there are a hell of a lot of tree huggers ****ed because their
>> gasoline bill is a little higher then they though...
>>
>> Bob Griffiths
>> 68 SS 396 Chevelle
>> 64 & 72 Corvette Rag tops
>> 76 79 & 95 Corvette Coupes...
>>

> Interesting, so what it is saying is that as long as you don't use it the
> gas mileage is great? I didn't see the article but you are still on the
> top with gas mileage as long as you don't use the AC or the defroster. How
> many days a year does that happen, 10? Got to love it. ;-)
>
> I always felt good about my mileage in the C5, 27 to 30 anytime, never
> below 26 even in the city. The C6 is a different story, just under 26 on
> trips and 20 in the city. May be my driving the 6-speed, I'm not as smart
> as a computer operated automatic.
>
> --
> Dad
> 05 C6 Silver/Red 6spd Z51
> 72 Shark Black/Black/4spd
>



  #16  
Old March 28th 05, 02:32 PM
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My 93 does about the same as yours in town, around 19. The last time I took
a trip, it git 24 on the highway, but that was downhill. <g>

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Charlie
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"Tom" > wrote in message
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As so eloquently stated:

Any particular model?

My '93 averages 19mpg around town and 22mpg highway. I do have a bit of a
lead foot though.

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Old March 29th 05, 02:36 AM
George Csahanin
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I had a 84, CFI and got 18 in town, 23 or so highway, in Texas A/C on most
of the time.
My 92 gets 19 in town, 25 highway, same comment a/c

Same mileage as my 94 Cougar 4.6L and 2003 Grand Marquis 4.6L

Amazin'

I rmember my 1967 Dodge Polara with 413 (or was it a 383?). 10mpg, and I
thought life was great.

GeorgeC
92 LT-1 Red/Red



<vman> wrote in message ...
> What do you daily drivers get for gas mileage around town? I'm just
> curious. Ballpark numbers are fine. It has no bearing on any car
> purchase.
>



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Old March 30th 05, 02:36 AM
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And never more than 55 in the fast lane, eh dave..you uneducated fundy
POS..

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Old March 31st 05, 12:54 AM
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I can go about 200 miles in my '73 (mostly around town) on a 15 gallon
tank - I figure about 12-13 mpg.

I can go over 400 miles in my '04 MINI on a 13 gallon tank (computer shows
31.3 average again mostly around town).

And if you ask me which is more fun to drive - BOTH - they are both more fun
to drive.

<vman> wrote in message ...
> What do you daily drivers get for gas mileage around town? I'm just
> curious. Ballpark numbers are fine. It has no bearing on any car
> purchase.



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Old March 31st 05, 04:03 AM
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My 79 El Camino gets 14 in town and about 17 on the highway since I put a 350 in it. Mine had the 265 V-8 in it before.

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Charlie
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"aRKay" > wrote in message ...
01 Six-Speed Coupe - 17 mpg in town and 29 on highway. It will
do 30 mpg with cruise control on 75 on an Intestate. My 79 El Camino wth
a 305 gets 10 highway and 10 city.

In article >, vman wrote:

> What do you daily drivers get for gas mileage around town? I'm just
> curious. Ballpark numbers are fine. It has no bearing on any car
> purchase.

 




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