Originally Posted by
old mechanic
Even if I could get better mileage in the "C", the increased insurance, taxes, and depreciation would more than pay for my fuel cost at $350 per 10k miles. Basically that would mean my fuel was free. I actually get 60mpg or better driving locally to garage sales in city traffic. Average speeds are lower. To get 60mpg on the Interstate takes some tactical pulse-drafting, but the traffic here is so heavy, 3 stripes separation is considered a luxury ( 3 stripes=130 feet or 8-9 car lengths).
regards
mech
Though the insurance costs for me btw 2 would be negligible, I am with you on this one. Even with added maintenance costs (brakes, etc) with current gas prices Mirage TOC is much lower due to initial investment. I just did a small round trip (5mi each way) in C to drop off cable box, and saw MPG in mid/upper 80s. Could have been higher on the way back, but I screwed up and used too much battery. MPG was at magical 99.9MPG when I was pulling into neighborhood, but then it started engine to charge battery and dropped to 86.5 overall.
Total cost savings comparing to Mirage? 0.06$ each way. Difference in purchase cost? close to $7k.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 46.4 mpg (US) ... 19.7 km/L ... 5.1 L/100 km ... 55.7 mpg (Imp)