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I managed to squeeze 30mpg out of my old Volvo 240, manual transmission. It's rated at 27mpg. Good shifting technique is key.
My current car gets about 20mpg on the highway and about 15mpg around town. It is, however, a station wagon--also a Volvo, automatic, and turbocharged. Currently it has an issue with a solenoid in the transmission that controls the ability to lock out 4th gear. The car will lock out 4th on its own, due to the faulty solenoid, and that can lead to more fuel consumption than necessary. I haven't had time, or money, to fix this, but as gas prices go up, it becomes more necessary.
However, I drive a Honda Civic with a MT for work, and I love it. It does about 36/38mpg. I have a feeling that I'll be able to purchase a new car this fall, and I'm looking at cars like the Honda Fit (I'm pretty much convinced I want a Fit). Twistedmosaic, I would be interested to hear how you feel about your Fit.
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