I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
*loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
closer than 10 MPG under.

It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.

What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
after the break-in period?