Originally posted by CitatioN10:
you got 30 miles MPG doing what speed ? i want to do at least 80 all the way to boston ! weill i still get around 30 ?
Uhhh, wasn't "racing" , but was sustained 75-85 (just keeping up with the big rigs).
This includes all the hills between Carisle PA and Pittsburgh. Fairly hilly through there.
FWIW I use a Passport 5000 and a CB. However, didn't pass a single speed trap, which was not true going there in the beginning of the week. The truckers are always concerned about "Bears" and the CB is a bigger help than the detector, especially since Jersey is using laser on I78.
Of course, YMMV (Your mileage may vary). I have been happy with my mileage. My average mileage has been the same with the Contour as with my previous Escort. Also, since I use the car for business trips (1000 miles this week), I track all my expenditures and mileage at fill-ups. This is the only way to be sure. I always fill-up all the way, so there are no partial fills to throw off the numbers. I get 24-25 MPG mixed driving and as low as 19 when it is VERY cold and I warm it up a little longer. When I drive it like a rental, and it is not winter, I have seen about 21 MPG average. Presently have 33K miles, no maintenance other than oil changes and a K&N drop in panel filter.
