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04-01-2007, 02:45 PM | #1 | |
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Gas Milage!
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I am looking to buy a new car here soon and I want something that is good on gas. Out here in California the price of gas is up to three dollars plus. I need something affordable and good on gas. I heard that KIA's were pretty economical and would like to know if anyone has any of the stats on gas milage. Also which vehical gets the best gas milage? Thanks
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04-02-2007, 07:34 AM | #2 | |
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Re: Gas Milage!
18-22 is the normal for the 1996-2002 models over the course of the year. any other models is up in the air.
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04-02-2007, 09:29 AM | #3 | |
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That is pretty good. Those are just for 96-02 though. I bet the newer models get better milage. MPG is something that I am seriously looking into with the price of gas so high in So. Cal. Does KIA already have a hybrid car?
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10-07-2007, 09:36 AM | #4 | |
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Re: Gas Milage!
Bought new 2007 Spectra EX and half hwy half city driving I got 30.86 first half tank full. 2.0L 4cyl 16V DOHC w/CVVT think it's 128 HP with auto tranny.
Hybrids: Be careful because they cost a lot more and you'll have to save one heck of a lot of gas to recoup the extra money spent on a hybrid. One guy bought a Toyota Prius and another the Toyota Yaris and the Yaris won because it costs thousands less and not that much difference in gas mileage to justify thousands more $$ for the hybrid. Check the Yaris for mileage and value because they are a nice car and been made in Europe a long time and just now made it to the USA. If you can hold off Mercedes is coming out with a little car first part of 2008 suppose to be a super gas sipper 60 mpg. http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news0...smart_car.html Last edited by Huney1; 10-12-2007 at 09:05 PM. |
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Computation yesterday shows 32 MPG half hwy half city driving. 700 miles on it now so as it breaks in the mileage will get better.
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10-13-2007, 07:42 AM | #6 | |
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Re: Gas Milage!
FWIW the wifes 06.5 Optima W/Auto gets about 36 on the highway.
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[quote=Huney1]Mine has 15" wheels and I wonder if it would increase the mileage to do 16" wheels? I doubt it would be cost effective or save enough gas money to pay for the wheels? quote]
Several factors need to be considered when going with larger wheel assys. Obviously clearance is a concern. However, one thing many miss is the increased rolling resistance that occurs with larger tires & wheels. Years ago when most cars were overpowered larger wheels &/or tires or a differential ratio change was an easy way to gain mileage and is one I did many times. However, in todays cars where body shapes "aerodynamics" and even the way a car sits in relationship to the highway will be effected. As you mentioned too, cost versus return over a given set of miles has to be considered. 50K miles is probably a good mileage target to look at when considering the cost of a larger diameter wheel assy. versus any expected returns. I could type pages of issues as I've done several changes with many cars over the years but these are the initial areas of consideration.
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I remembered I let my tire pressure down to 30 so yesterday I pumped 'em up to 35 and maybe that'll help eek out a few more MPG. 16" wheels I'll forego but I bet it would look nice with a sharp set of those on it.
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I think you can go for the latest models because they have very good mileages especially on gas and i think you can go for a FWIW 06.5 Optima auto gives mileage for about 34-36 on Highway.
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