I'll just toss a small tomato, since I "got me one o dem too"
Yes, the accelleration is something you look forward too.
Note: I just saw the above post that came through after I posted... I get between 23 & 24 mpg. If I were to strictly stick to the 70mph limit, I would think that I could add to those numbers.
Pretty much makes it a matter of what fuel is cheaper at the moment.