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I think I'm in love. I test drove a Toyota FJ Cruiser today.

What was the saleslady's name?

Uh, unfortunately it was Mohammad.

That IS unfortunate! She likely is frequently mistaken for a man!

2nd trip to auto show today. Still like the Toyota FJ Cruiser. 3 more pricey vehicles of same type I liked better. Honda Pilot, Toyota 4Runner, Buick Enclave.

I have always like the FJ Cruiser since it was first introduced, it isn't quite as upscale compared to what you were looking at previously, changed your must haves?

My must haves seem to be pricing me out of a vehicle. I was hoping for more from trading my retirement funds the 1st 3 months of 2013. So far only around $20k, was hoping for around $60k. But the month isn't over yet.

Now the question of the day is, do I get better, or worse gas mileage with the super charger installed. I've talked to 3 people and gotten 3 different answers. My salsman, my mechanic, and the Toyota representative at the auto show.

Salesman: will get worse gas mileage.

Mechanic: only gets used when you push the gas pedal to the floor for an extra boost, otherwise not used.

Toyota representative: should get better gas mileage while cruising at highway speeds. Otherwise less if your always gunning the engine.

More. If you have it you will use it.

Compressed natural gas Civic.