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Old 01-11-2006, 11:55 PM
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The epa estimated my 2005 civic ex at 31/38.....Realworld combo i get 36 average....but all highway at 85mph on trips in the fall or spring (i.e. no AC) i have gotten 40-41mpg. The truth is that its really how you drive, not the epa estimates. Look at those guys who follow the "economical meter" on their honda insight, they report 75mpg or more, as apposed to the average american who hits the gas 200% at the light and doesnt start braking until the stoplight is 7 feet away.....most of them drive chevy tahoes fyi, must suck to fill them babies up.
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