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[Starfish]

I can't help but think the Element mileage is better at slower speeds, even in town or on hills, simply because of the aerodynamics. Think about how exponentially more we have to work to ride our bikes to go from 22 to 25mph, for instance...aerodynamics are more important the faster you go...

Note about the mattress for the element...check out Costco, and also that element owner's forum link I posted earlier...there was a great folding mattress thing that looked great, and that was at Costco. all reports are that it is more comfy than air mattress. I personally dislike air mattresses...much prefer a single futon.

[smilingcat]

I was so excited to see the smart car. then I was soo bummed about the gas milage?? I think I'm going to save for prius or civic hybrid.

I wish smart car could get 50mpg and cost that base cost of around $12,000.

But, I'm still going to take a look at smart car. Why can't I get a car with 60MPG. I don't care for 0 to 60 in 4 seconds or whatever but only gets 10MPG.

isn't mini diesel supposed to get good milage too?

smilingcat

[Blueberry]

IFJane-

It may be speeds. My commute is 70mph or you get run over But there is something about the E - it has slowed me down too. I just don't feel like hurrying - which is a good thing

It's nice to know there's hope Although, I wonder if the manual is geared for sport more than the auto, and therefore might get worse gas mileage....it's just a guess

CA

[jobob]

These folks manage to fit a tandem into a Honda Fit:

http://www.blayleys.com/articles/cars/index.htm

[sgtiger]

The tandem in the Fit is impressive. Had these been out when we purchased DH's car, it's definitely something we would have considered. Now his Civic is paid off and it's nice not having to make payments, otherwise I'd be tempted to trade it in for one of these.