What mpg do you average around town? I live in a congested area in FL with lots of long red lights and usually only average around 16 mpg.

I still enjoy driving my '95 854T too. I still like the looks. I am in no hurry to spend a fortune on a new car. I have started to save for one should it be necessary...I know I should have been doing that since this one was paid in full years ago.

I prefer driving the car in sport all the time buy may give E a try on freeway and see if it makes a difference. It seems to have more guts in S.

Also, Klaus, you suggest keeping the A/C switch on all the time. If I idle too long my A/C starts to blow warm. I have to turn it off for a while then turn it back on. I read all the directions given about removing washers. I am not inclined to do my own repairs (I used to try to do some repairs on my simple '57 CJ5 Jeep when I was a young woman) so I may have to end up getting the whole compressor replaced. I've been trying to find a good indy Volvo shop for my big oil leak diagnosis/fix...so far 2 haven't returned my calls. Also, I read a while ago to turn it off so that the condensation drys out otherwise it is prone to mold or something and a shorter evap life. I just got the evap done in Feb. Last year the A/C system had an awful odor...manure or worse. That lasted a long time. I live in a very warm, humid climate. Maybe that makes the difference.
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