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On my new touring 5 speed, I have almost 200 miles now. The computer is indicating that I am getting 30.9 mpg and let me tell you that I am babying it shifting below 3,000 rpm. I am adhering to 2 strict rules this first tankful to see what MAXIMUM mileage would be like. 1.) All city (no highway driving) stop and go traffic. 2.) No use of A/C.
Now then, here are my concerns being an owner of many manual transmission cars. There is what I describe as a lull between 1st and 2nd gear that I have never experienced in any other stick shift car. What I mean is that it is a bit sluggish when put in 2nd gear during this break in period. I guess due to the little engine and shifting just shy of 3,000 rpm. If I wound out the gears, I would think that the car would be more responsive but then the gas mileage would suffer too.
So then, I must ask; Is the city rating of 29mpg for the manual transmission pretty spot on? Will having more fun in the car compromise my fuel savings? Significantly?
The VAST majority of my driving is going to be in the City with occasional tollway use here and there.
Please share with me your driving habits and what kind of mileage results from it. Especially the City usage. Thanks in advance!
Now then, here are my concerns being an owner of many manual transmission cars. There is what I describe as a lull between 1st and 2nd gear that I have never experienced in any other stick shift car. What I mean is that it is a bit sluggish when put in 2nd gear during this break in period. I guess due to the little engine and shifting just shy of 3,000 rpm. If I wound out the gears, I would think that the car would be more responsive but then the gas mileage would suffer too.
So then, I must ask; Is the city rating of 29mpg for the manual transmission pretty spot on? Will having more fun in the car compromise my fuel savings? Significantly?
The VAST majority of my driving is going to be in the City with occasional tollway use here and there.
Please share with me your driving habits and what kind of mileage results from it. Especially the City usage. Thanks in advance!