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MILES DRIVEN (QUARTER/YEAR): 5,987/19,969

FUEL MILEAGE (QUARTER/YEAR): 23.5 mpg/23.75 mpg

FUEL COST (QUARTER/YEAR): $660.03/$2,571.88

DAYS OUT OF SERVICE (QUARTER/YEAR): One/two

MAINTENANCE: Unscheduled maintenance to replace the variable swirl-control shutter valve and reprogram the ECU (warranty); 7,500-mile service, including oil change, tire rotation, general inspection ($50.89); replace engine ...

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