11-09-2005, 12:53 PM
I don't understand why such a small car gets such bad (for its size) mileage. The Sebring (the big fat fag car) gets 19 in the city and 27 on the highway. I think that is what the sticker said. No VTAK or the like. Also obviously an automagic trans and this car is loaded down with all the options...which I am sure adds weight.
2.5L SOHC 24V V6
168 hp/170 lb.-ft.
curb weight - 3,382lbs - 0-60 in 10.2
I know nothing about Miatas, I was just throwing up that info for more comparison. It might be the same thing as a 3.9L in a Dodge Dakota. The engine is poor in efficiency and the Dakota isnt a light thingwhich turns into bad gas mileage. The V8 used to beat it in the Dakotas for mileage. Its better to be over powered then underpowered for fuel mileagesave the Metro.
2.5L SOHC 24V V6
168 hp/170 lb.-ft.
curb weight - 3,382lbs - 0-60 in 10.2
I know nothing about Miatas, I was just throwing up that info for more comparison. It might be the same thing as a 3.9L in a Dodge Dakota. The engine is poor in efficiency and the Dakota isnt a light thingwhich turns into bad gas mileage. The V8 used to beat it in the Dakotas for mileage. Its better to be over powered then underpowered for fuel mileagesave the Metro.
Jeff Morrison - Used Car Manager
Woodstock Garage, Inc.
Chrysler - Dodge - Jeep - RAM
Current Stable of Mopar Junk
57 Chrysler Windsor 4drHT - 67 Dodge D100 Short Bed Step Side - 71 Dodge Challenger - 91 Chrysler Lebaron LX 33k mile Survivor - 91 Dodge Dakota V8 - 05 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster - 08 Ram 2500 Cummins
Woodstock Garage, Inc.
Chrysler - Dodge - Jeep - RAM
Current Stable of Mopar Junk
57 Chrysler Windsor 4drHT - 67 Dodge D100 Short Bed Step Side - 71 Dodge Challenger - 91 Chrysler Lebaron LX 33k mile Survivor - 91 Dodge Dakota V8 - 05 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster - 08 Ram 2500 Cummins