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p> DON'T OUTSMART YOURSELF br> Re: Eric Peters' Smart Shoppers : /p>

I had to laugh when I read the mileage of the supposedly Smart car.

We have a 1991 Honda Civic (hatchback) with five on the floor.

My son rebuilt the engine and tranny, replaced the suspension, exhaust and brakes. He hasn't had a chance to do any body work on it as he's in Iraq, but when he gets back...

p>Anyway, the other day I bought gasoline (regular) and calculated its mileage (I'm a little obsessive) and it got 38 mpg. I do mixed driving -- local and highway -- to get to work and home, with the occasional traffic br> jam. I drive on the expressway at 70 to 75 mph. /p>

Har! Our hoopty Civic gets better mileage, holds four people and some cargo, is safer and FAST.

p>Who's Smart now? br> --

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