 We have had this car since it was new 11 years ago - it replaced another just like it that died on us, and it now has 224,500 miles on it.  Though we are looking for a new vehicle, we plan to keep this one as a second vehicle for use locally.  I was amazed that you give mpg as 25 - 27; we've never gotten less than 32, usually more, up to 38! Perhaps part of that is my exclusive use of Mobil 1 oil; with the vagaries of gas pump shut-offs, regardless, I feel 34-35 mpg is what we have (and continue to get) for mileage. Driving it's been a pleasure, though it's showing signs of age - noisiness, mostly.