OK, I have an Elantra GLS 5-speed hatchback with about 800 miles on it so far. It is a great looking, running, and handling car with plenty of amenities. It has it all over Corolla, Civic, Focus, and the like except for one thing -- the gas mileage SUCKS!!!
And I absolutely baby this car -- no jackrabbit starts, all the highway driving done between 55-65 mph. The EPA highway estimate for the Elantra is 34mpg, and I haven't even broken 27mpg yet. Every car I have owned in the last 20 years has done FAR better than its EPA estimate; even my 1990 Grand Marquis got 26mpg on the highway, with its
5-liter engine!What am I doing wrong??
Please, somebody tell me the mileage will get way better after the engine is broken in. PLEASE!!!
Joe