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Old 09-02-2008, 11:37 AM
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Cruising around 70-80, I got 27mpg yesterday during a 50mile trip on the e-way.
Old 09-06-2008, 12:26 AM
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I just got back from a 160 mile trip. I reset the odometer, MPG and average MPH.

The trip was about 2/3 highway and 1/3 city streets (see route).

I did use a few "high MPG" techniques - like not speed too much, take it out of gear going down hills and gentle acceleration.

However, I did use the AC the whole time, and it is a C4.






On my way to New Canaan, before I got off of 684, I did have it up to 34 MPG - but that was mostly highway. Driving around New Canaan brought it down to 28 - and driving back brought it back up to 30.4, finally settling on 30.2 by the time I got home.

And, just so you don't think I'm a total *****, I usually get 19 MPG.
Old 09-06-2008, 12:29 AM
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I'm guessing it wasn't much fun, however!!
Old 09-06-2008, 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Edgy01
I'm guessing it wasn't much fun, however!!
It was much more to "see if I could do it"...

I was quite entertained listening to Kurt Vonnegut's latest book on CD!

But don't worry - I won't be making a habit of it.
Old 09-06-2008, 01:16 PM
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VAN- Did I read that correctly....135k miles on the Odo and 30.2mpg?
Old 09-06-2008, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Zoolander
VAN- Did I read that correctly....135k miles on the Odo and 30.2mpg?
Yup!

For what it's worth, the engine was replaced at 105k miles.



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