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MetalBeerSolid · 02-13-2013, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed_Demon

Fuelly doesn't supply enough information about the vehicles to use as a real world comparison. It doesn't even list the average speeds these FE numbers were at, and most don't say if the truck is 4x4 or 2x4 either. What about truck toppers (-mpg) or tonneau covers (+mpg)? Those can make a huge difference as well.

I know I could pull a true average of 5mpg if I wanted, or on the other end, 35mpg with enough effort. Plus, did you see the truck pulling 12mpg average? That must suck..

The SFE, RCSB truck is the model I was thinking of - Compare Side-by-Side

25mpg highway estimate on the window sticker. I've heard the actual average is closer to 30 on 2x4 Ram trucks.

That Ram you linked rated at 25mpg has the 3.6L Pentastar, not the 5.7 Hemi.

I still find it hilarious that they're advertising the new V6 Ram as 36mpg in Canada

EricM9104 · 02-13-2013, 01:52 AM

Drove the new daily to work, after getting it legal, and put gas in it.

simfreak · 02-13-2013, 02:17 AM

Scoping out this '98 Civic for $1900. Its got a 5 speed and a fairly new clutch. 205k miles tho :/

EricM9104 · 02-13-2013, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by simfreak

Scoping out this '98 Civic for $1900. Its got a 5 speed and a fairly new clutch. 205k miles tho :/

Look at the mileage of the vehicles in my sig

legoman786 · 02-13-2013, 09:53 AM

Both my 1986 Pickup and my 1998 Altima served me till 260k+ miles.

**lautinjr** · 02-13-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by simfreak

Scoping out this '98 Civic for $1900. Its got a 5 speed and a fairly new clutch. 205k miles tho :/

Pre 2K Civic engine is good till 300+K the rest of the car is what falls apart.

**Mike** · 02-13-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MetalBeerSolid

That Ram you linked rated at 25mpg has the 3.6L Pentastar, not the 5.7 Hemi.

I still find it hilarious that they're advertising the new V6 Ram as 36mpg in Canada

Canadian gallons > murrican gallons.

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Originally Posted by EricM9104

Look at the mileage of the vehicles in my sig

Or mine!

**S D** · 02-13-2013, 12:56 PM

My Civic Hybrid has 195K miles on it and is doing just fine. No, the battery pack hasn't exploded or died some horrible mileage induced death. Aside from some rattles I have no real complaints at all. >50mpg is awesome.

MetalBeerSolid · 02-13-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

Canadian gallons > murrican gallons.

Or mine!

Even if you convert 25mpg US to mpg Imperial, that's still just 30mpg.

I've heard that since we have no standardized testing (like the EPA), manufactures are allowed to test and report fuel economy themselves. Likely then, the Ram V6 gets 36mpg (or 30mpg US) while doing a "highway" speed of 55mph, on a dyno or something similar.

Hyundai was subject to a lawsuit for advertising their non-hybrid cars at almost 60mpg (which was in no way true)

KSIMP88 · 02-13-2013, 10:10 PM

Struts are in. Maybe a pic later.

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simfreak Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 610 Rep: 22	Scoping out this '98 Civic for $1900. Its got a 5 speed and a fairly new clutch. 205k miles tho :/ __________________ 1997 Honda Civic LX 1.6L D16Y7 5 speed 215k miles \| 135k miles on motor

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legoman786 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 571 Rep: 15	Both my 1986 Pickup and my 1998 Altima served me till 260k+ miles. __________________ 2005 Chevy Aveo. Wife needed a car. Bleh.

02-13-2013, 12:56 PM	#3978
S D Forum Editor Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the garage. Posts: 1,660 Rep: 51	My Civic Hybrid has 195K miles on it and is doing just fine. No, the battery pack hasn't exploded or died some horrible mileage induced death. Aside from some rattles I have no real complaints at all. >50mpg is awesome. __________________ Simplify, then add lightness.

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KSIMP88 R for Refined. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, OR Posts: 2,500 Rep: 36	Struts are in. Maybe a pic later. __________________ My Ride: 2004 Volvo S60R -- Official Thread 300HP - 295 ft/lbs Torque - 6-speed Manual - AWD Active Chassis Suspension Mod list: CAI, Strut Conversion, HD TCV, Power Slot rotors, Hawks Brake pads Current Performance Guesstimate: 312HP - 305 ft/lbs Torque (I'll save dyno runs for stage 0-3 for a total of 4 runs) To-Do List: Entire Exhaust to 3" Oval IPD, Larger IPD Turbo, K&N Air Filter, IPD Stage III Tune, other misc

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