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telekinetic · 12-02-2008, 07:20 AM

What do you consider good gas mileage?
30mpg+ for small vehicles, 20mpg+ for large vehicles. I have one of each. Justification: My 22mpg Odyssey minivan holds twice as many people as my 35mpg Fit, so if full to capacity (which it is frequently for road trips and outings with family in town), it has better efficiency per person than the two cars we would otherwise have to take.
How frequently do you fill your car with fuel?
Fit: Once or twice a week. Van: once or twice a month
What are the basic comforts that you enjoy in a vehicle?
For a daily commuting vehicle, reliability AC and enough power to not get run down on the 70mph freeways. Also, remote power locks are a must, I hate fiddling with door keys. For a road trip vehicle, more commodities are nice--the van has leather, DVD, gps, power doors, power seats, seat heaters, etc etc. I'm in it for fun when I'm in it, so I'm gonna be comfy.
Are there any special features that your every-day driving experiences require that reduce your fuel efficiency? ie - 4-wheel drive, towing.
Automatic transmission, as a concession to my wife occasionally driving, is the only 'fuel efficiency' killing feature on the Fit.
Do you prefer a mundane car with excellent fuel economy over a luxury sedan?
I (sort of) picked one of each...although I wouldn't call the Fit mundane, and a fully-luxury optioned Odyssey isn't a sedan.
Have you seen any especially exciting fuel-efficient vehicles?
I <3 my Fit, and if the wife starts working will probably buy a second one. Also, if the Honda Freed minivan ever comes to the US I'll trade the Odyssey in on it...8 passenger vehicle with a 1.5 liter? Yes please!

12-02-2008, 07:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
telekinetic zomgomgomgomgomgomg Location: Fauxenix, Azerona	What do you consider good gas mileage? 30mpg+ for small vehicles, 20mpg+ for large vehicles. I have one of each. Justification: My 22mpg Odyssey minivan holds twice as many people as my 35mpg Fit, so if full to capacity (which it is frequently for road trips and outings with family in town), it has better efficiency per person than the two cars we would otherwise have to take. How frequently do you fill your car with fuel? Fit: Once or twice a week. Van: once or twice a month What are the basic comforts that you enjoy in a vehicle? For a daily commuting vehicle, reliability AC and enough power to not get run down on the 70mph freeways. Also, remote power locks are a must, I hate fiddling with door keys. For a road trip vehicle, more commodities are nice--the van has leather, DVD, gps, power doors, power seats, seat heaters, etc etc. I'm in it for fun when I'm in it, so I'm gonna be comfy. Are there any special features that your every-day driving experiences require that reduce your fuel efficiency? ie - 4-wheel drive, towing. Automatic transmission, as a concession to my wife occasionally driving, is the only 'fuel efficiency' killing feature on the Fit. Do you prefer a mundane car with excellent fuel economy over a luxury sedan? I (sort of) picked one of each...although I wouldn't call the Fit mundane, and a fully-luxury optioned Odyssey isn't a sedan. Have you seen any especially exciting fuel-efficient vehicles? I <3 my Fit, and if the wife starts working will probably buy a second one. Also, if the Honda Freed minivan ever comes to the US I'll trade the Odyssey in on it...8 passenger vehicle with a 1.5 liter? Yes please! __________________ twisted no more Last edited by telekinetic; 12-02-2008 at 07:22 AM..