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Originally Posted by ApolloMike
Not all large vehicles get bad gas mileage. I have a 5500 pound truck, V8, can tow 8800 lbs, and it gets a combined 20mpg, okay 19.7, according to the onboard computer. I would say that is pretty damn good for almost 3 tons. And the wifes little Toyota gets near 35. I will take the chances in an accident in my truck over her Toyota.
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I always find people talking about the fuel efficiency of their cars most fascinating. The average MPG gallon efficiency between 1980 and 2004 has barely changed. In 24 years of improvements in technology and our cars still get the same horrible gas mileage. The only conspiracy theory that I give any credence to is oil company control over fuel efficiency. They can't make any money if people have fuel efficient cars.
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Average Gas Mileage Relatively Flat Between 1980 and 2004