[kennef]

ok, so i lied a little. 40.78 observed. here are the specifics:
1. target speed of 65mph, but due to traffic and very heavy rain, had significant periods of 45-50 mph driving and periods of traffic where we slowed to 25 mph.
2. as much as possible, i used the cruise control to increase or decrease speed. used the brake as little as i could.
3. tires inflated to 40psi hot after approximately 20 minutes of around town driving.
4. this observation was highway only.
5. 3 adult passengers of approximately 500lbs and 50lbs of luggage.

i'm really quite happy. i thought i had some freak low mileage fit for some time now, with my average of 31mpg pure highway and 26mpg of city. turns out i just dont really have the discipline to keep it slow.

car achieved 34.7mpg on the same trip northbound on friday night, target speed of 73mph. traffic was much more favorable then and speed stayed much closer to target speed throughout. same parameters as above, just faster target speed.