Gas-mileage expectations

[David N.]

Does ~17 mpg sound about right for a 2000 S? That seems to be what I'm getting..

The computer says 15.5, I figured it was being extremely conservative and maybe mis-calculating because my commute is so short (2 miles). But I did the math on the last fill-up and I'm a bit surprised. I do take it up the PCH and down to Huntington occasionally, and although I do tend to drive a bit spirited here and there (once the engine is properly warmed up of course), I never cruise above 4500 for any length of time.

Obviously everyone's styles and commuting efficiencies are different, but 17 seems ever so slightly...pathetic. Is it just me?

-David