car mileage

[Robin Blankenship]

Had a SAAB 95 (wagon) once. Sold it to a friend when it had 76,000 miles on it. It had the little two-stroke, three cylinder "Shrike" engine. I figured it must be on its last legs. My friend kept that same engine going until the car had accumulated 450,000 miles. He went through several transmisisons. But, only one engine. My point is that a 125K mile SAAB is almost like new!!

Robin Blankenship
Matoaca, VA
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: piannaman at aol.com 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 7:48 AM
  Subject: Re: car mileage


  I'm hoping Honda decides to make a hybrid version of the Element.  I like the fact that there is little wasted space.  

  I drive a Saab hatchback at the moment.  Great car, ok mileage (around 24 mpg overall without engaging the turbocharger too often...:-), more without the roof rack), amazing amount of space in the rear compartment.  But it's got 124 k miles on it. After another 80,000 miles or so, there should be a far wider choice of hybrids or other types of high-mileage vehicles.


  Dave Stahl, RPT

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  -----Original Message-----
  From: wpeterson2 at socal.rr.com
  To: pianotech at ptg.org
  Sent: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 6:04 PM
  Subject: Re: car mileage


  I have an Element 2006.  It is a great car if you put on heavy duty Bridgestone Dualers, and buy a non Honda air filter.  The dualers will  take 40 psi. I did this to take the sway out of the car.  The best mpg was 24.  I average 22.  I call it the poor mans BMW.  It handles like a dream.

  Bill Peterson
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: tom 
    To: 'Pianotech List' 
    Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 3:34 PM
    Subject: RE: car mileage





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    From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Avery
    Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 5:14 PM
    To: Pianotech List
    Subject: Re: car mileage

    Just curious. Has anyone checked out the Honda Element? I know two techs in 
    my area who have one and love it. I'm pretty sure the mileage isn't in the 
    40-50 range, but the space to carry what you need seems great! 

    Avery 

    Avery,
                I’m intrigued by the Element and am considering that model along with some others to replace my 2000 Mazda MPV minivan. (I miss my 90 Toyota Corolla wagon!)   A friend has one and loves it. Mileage around 25 MPG according to his experience.
                Tom Driscoll

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