 This is an excellent commuting and weekend fun vehicle.  Mazda really knows how to use the Wankel to its best advantage.  My mileage is way better than the EPA numbers: I am averaging 24 to 26 mpg in a 40/60 city/highway commute.  Mine is an automatic 6-speed and I drive as if I enjoy the rotary experience.  I sure do get tired of reviewers that claim this car is a gas guzzler only by looking at the lousy EPA numbers.  