Snow buildup in the wheel wells

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by roxy1

they are VERY close in the same commutes. the fiat (manual) was rated 30/38. I average 43.1 in the yaris and averaged 43.8 in the fiat. not enough difference to matter. however, the veloster and accent (both 6 speed manuals with the same direct injected engine) rated 27/37 and 28/37, respectively, required quite a lot more effort to even get 40 mpg's on the same commutes. driving the same as I drove the 500 and yaris, they would get right around 38 mpg's.

Thanks. Member SailDesign sold his Yaris and bought the Fiat. Someone (moi? Can't remember) asked him the same question and his experience = pretty much the same as yours. I wanted to know if multiple people = similar results. I'm thinking way down the line (after I have retired my Yaris as a DD and have purchased a new car...probably a Prius C Two) when my Yaris is at the point where yaris9876 is now will I....A. Pay someone to do what yaris9876 is doing...B. Try to do it myself as a 'learning project'....C. Look for a 2011 5-speed manual 3 door Yaris with low miles...or.... now I'm thinking if I decide on letter C, what do I do if I can't find a 2011 (or other 'Gen 2' year) low mileage 5-speed 3-door? A New 5-speed manual Fiat 500 might be an alternative (Northside Fiat is now physically between the two Toyota dealerships I have patronized...all three now along I-45), but I don't know if I can get over how much their being involved with Chrysler p***** me off.