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I'm giving it away to my daughter's family. It has about 93,000 miles on it. I hypermiled it the past 20,000 miles, averaging 38.02 mpg over those 20k miles (171% of '08 EPA).

Compared to EPA (22 mpg combined estimate), I saved 384.8 gallons, and $1073.62 over those 20k miles.

I used 528.43 gallons to drive 20,091.2 miles, at a total cost of $1474.31, or 7 cents/mile in fuel costs. And she still accelerates 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds.

I'm giving it away to my daughter's family. It has about 93,000 miles on it. I hypermiled it the past 20,000 miles, averaging 38.02 mpg over those 20k miles (171% of '08 EPA).

Compared to EPA (22 mpg combined estimate), I saved 384.8 gallons, and $1073.62 over those 20k miles.

I used 528.43 gallons to drive 20,091.2 miles, at a total cost of $1474.31, or 7 cents/mile in fuel costs. And she still accelerates 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds.

*Polite applause*

Good work!

So you're going to use the xB primarily now?

And she still accelerates 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds.

Except when you're driving it :D

Yes, my xB is a capable replacement, averaging 166% of EPA (46.4 mpg v. 28 mpg EPA combined) over the past 15,000 miles. I skewed the xB's numbers down by taking it on a 7300 mile cross-country trip and only averaging 44.7 mpg when I first got it. My last 3 tanks in it have all been over 50 mpg.

Yes, my xB is a capable replacement, averaging 166% of EPA (46.4 mpg v. 28 mpg EPA combined) over the past 15,000 miles. I skewed the xB's numbers down by taking it on a 7300 mile cross-country trip and only averaging 44.7 mpg when I first got it. My last 3 tanks in it have all been over 50 mpg.

Over 50mpg in an xB, that's excellent, especially considering that it is so aerodynamically challenged.

That's why I try to keep mine below 50 mph most of the time.
Darrell, maybe I can catch up to your great results when I take all my tools out for a few tanks...:p

Should have thought of this when you chose that username, eh?

You and me both :)

-Simon