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Chris D. · 05-07-2008, 02:46 AM

I won't drive anything that gets less than 30 MPG on regular gas for a daily commuter, and my Mazda 3s averages about 32 MPG. Obviously, I own other cars that don't get near that, but I am not driving the wheels off of them everyday. The fact is that there are several cars that are in the same MPG range as my Mazda, so I don't get why someone would purchase a comparable size (or smaller) car with comparable or worse performance that get's less gas mileage.

05-07-2008, 02:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
Chris D. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Berryville, Virginia Posts: 1,436	I won't drive anything that gets less than 30 MPG on regular gas for a daily commuter, and my Mazda 3s averages about 32 MPG. Obviously, I own other cars that don't get near that, but I am not driving the wheels off of them everyday. The fact is that there are several cars that are in the same MPG range as my Mazda, so I don't get why someone would purchase a comparable size (or smaller) car with comparable or worse performance that get's less gas mileage. __________________ 09 Nissan GTR, Gun Metal Grey 04 Lamborghini Gallardo, Pearl Yellow O5 Elise Ard red, black int, starshield, touring & sports pack, hardtop (sold) 07 BMW 550i with Sports Package 07 Toyota Tundra, 5.7 liter, 4WD 06 Mazda 3-S (daily commuter)