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I am getting only 23.5 miles to the gallon and just drive around town for short trips 4-5 times a week for less than 15 miles per trip. I think I should be getting more but dealer here says that's about right for Sarasota due to hot weather? I'm not so sure. Thanks, JMD

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Something isn't right. I live in Vero Beach...just across the state from you and also drive just short trips. My trips are more like 5 miles per trip instead of 15, and the lowest mileage I've ever gotten is 34mpg, with AC and two passengers. My average mileage is 36-38. Premium gas, and I let the car do most of the shifting. Sometimes I'll shift it manually, but that's for squirting in and out of traffic. Mostly let it do it's thing.

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going to dealer manana and have copied all input. thanks. JMD

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My 08 smart Passion hardtop has 19,500 miles on it, two years old this past July. I drive in and out of Boston every day, I-93 (44 mi roundtrip). Stop and go, slow traffic, and traffic lights in city. I consistently get 37 mpg with high octane gas. It seems like my AC is on most of the year. Although I have gotten in the 40's, never consistently like some claim. I don't use the paddle shifters either. I drive it more like a sports car than anything else but I like it that way. Don't ever turn the ignition off in traffic! Yikes.

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I couldn't believe it when someone said that...Good god! I am going to service manana and have copied all the input. Thanks. JMD

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