Decent gas mileage
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Me too. The only time it changed was when I was working in California. I got as low as 10 and at most was 15 mpg. I think it was because of the "boutique" gasoline they are forced to use.Kiki said:I average 19 - 22 regardless of the driving conditions. Never gotten less or more.
'That is only my opinion.
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That's very good. I usually average around 13-15 mpg over the winter and 15-17 mpg in the summer. The blended winter gas might have something to do with the drop in winter. I went on a 200 mile highway trip before my last fillup and calculated almost 18 mpg... I don't mind the 18 mpg but the 13 mpg fillups really irk me... Guess I need to do more highway trips. I hear there might be a 2 person FunRun in CA... hmmmmm.mikelmco said:
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I can only dream of milage like that. I've only gotten over 20 mpg a few times since I purchased my Escape. Most of those were early on when I was in a band and driving the highways much more often. I can't remamber the last time I saw 20. If I do see 20+ again I'll be going :woohoo:Kiki said:I average 19 - 22 regardless of the driving conditions. Never gotten less or more.
A while back I did a webpage with the milage calculations from the first 10 or 11 months of ownership. If anyone is interested, here's the link: http://members.aol.com/escapedriver/gas_log_2003.htm
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Anything less than 29 MPG highway is a disappointment (even when driving through the mountain passes during the winter).
Come to think of it, I can say the same thing for city mileage.
Come to think of it, I can say the same thing for city mileage.
You've got me seriously thinking about a hybrid. Very seriously thinking about one...HybridArchitect said:Anything less than 29 MPG highway is a disappointment (even when driving through the mountain passes during the winter).
Come to think of it, I can say the same thing for city mileage.
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Yea... I've been thinking about a hybrid as well but 3 things keep me from switching. First, I'm looking at buying a house within the next year or so and once I pull the trigger I won't be able to afford a car payment (dang NJ property taxes :cuss. Second, my company pays for my gas. Third, my Escape is in really good shape for almost 6 years old...
. Second, my company pays for my gas. Third, my Escape is in really good shape for almost 6 years old...My '03 is in great shape, but we have a 12 y.o. Explorer that could easily be replaced with a hybrid 'scape when the time comes. By then I'm hoping some will have hit the secondary market.RobtRoma said:Yea... I've been thinking about a hybrid as well but 3 things keep me from switching. First, I'm looking at buying a house within the next year or so and once I pull the trigger I won't be able to afford a car payment (dang NJ property taxes :cuss
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Well then... getting a Hybrid sounds like an excellent idea Kiki ) I hope you can find a nice used one.
I don't see any Hybrid's on the lots around me, new or used. I've been dying to test drive a new one but no dealers have them in stock. I've been checking sporadically over the last 6 months.
) I hope you can find a nice used one.I don't see any Hybrid's on the lots around me, new or used. I've been dying to test drive a new one but no dealers have them in stock. I've been checking sporadically over the last 6 months.
Hopefully this old Explorer will keep exploring for a little while longer. I'm hoping that in the next 2 - 3 years that some will hit the secondary market. All this hybrid talk has definitely got my attention. Under no circumstances will Gigi (the '03 'scape) be traded yet!
There certainly aren't a lot of used ones around, but they are out there if you look hard enough.Kiki said:
I bought both my 05 & my 06 Hybrid's used. My 06 stickered for something like $34,000 & that is way more than I ever plan to spend for a car. Since I am in the car business I get my vehicles wholesale, but I got this truck with under 4000 miles on it for just over $20,000 & it was in MINT shape when I bought it.
~John
I'm definitely interested in a hybrid too! But I'm very attached to the Dashariner so I can't let her go just yet. :\/Kiki said:You've got me seriously thinking about a hybrid. Very seriously thinking about one...HybridArchitect said:Anything less than 29 MPG highway is a disappointment (even when driving through the mountain passes during the winter).
Come to think of it, I can say the same thing for city mileage.
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