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Originally Posted by rygi23

Less lag in the valve train with DOHC and the perfect OD gear. Have you gone on any trips in it yet? With the cruise control between 75/80 I get 27.5 mpg on the hwy and have heard people getting as high as 29 mpg. Daily around town driving with 4.10s I've gotten as high as 23 mpg. I'd like to know if there's ever been another car with the combo of performance/economy as ours.

I've been quite impressed with the economy of this performer. I was averaging around 15-17 mpg with my Z-28 around town (trips around 27-28). The V6 Mustang was lucky to get me 17 or 18 (and with a LOT less performance). I've averaged 19-21 mpg in the Mach 1 and I can't really say that I've babied it. My Eclipse GT usually gets me 20-22 mpg in the same circumstances and I've been quite happy with that. To get similar numbers in a much more powerful car is an added bonus.

I do have a trip to Virginia planned in late September or early October. I can't wait to see how it performs on the open road. I will keep a bit more to the right though with my "stand out" yellow Mach 1.