2step, thanks. [^]
emr131, There have been a number of articles recently about the problems with EPA vs. real world fuel mileage, especially on hybrids. The EPA tests are run in a building on rollers, with drive cycles that are not realistic in traffic, and the top speed is 59.5 MPH (mostly under 55). No provisions for the guy on his cell phone cutting you off, the acceleration around the guy pulling into a driveway, or any other real world pedal 'blips'. BTW, if you rarely or never use the turbo, the engine is less efficient than a NA, due to lower compression. Not much, but a bit.
If you figure 27k miles @ 24MPG, that's 1125 gallons. 27MPG equals 1000 gallons. The difference of 125 gallons @ $2.50=$312.50. Divide $312.50 by 27,000 miles and the savings would be slightly more than a penny a mile. While I don't toss a penny out the window every mile, it isn't that much in the grand scheme of things. If you got the car in '03 that's $156 a year. $3 a week. Just over a gallon a week, or less than a pack of cigs or a combo meal. Shopping for insurance would cover it, if the ads can be believed!
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