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Old 07-06-2006 | 03:05 AM
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I'm getting about 18mpg with mixed city and freeway driving. I am a WOT addict so it would likely be a better result if I drove like I DIDN'T STEAL IT :-)
Old 07-06-2006 | 07:57 AM
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I average 21-22 MPG for my normal commute which is 8 miles of in town driving (25 - 30 MPH) and another 8 miles on the freeway at between 80 - 90 MPH. If I only drive in town then I typically get about 19 - 20 MPG, if I take a freeway trip and average 75 - 80 MPH I get about 27 MPG.
Old 07-06-2006 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by mglobe
We drove around New England last summer in a rented Subie. What a kick it would be to do it in a Porsche. I'm envious. btw we spent Independance Day holiday last year in Boston. Went to Fenway one evening, and then took in the fireworks on the 4th. I don't think there is a better city to be in for the 4th of July than Boston.

You'd be 100% correct. Bawst'n ROCKS! Go Sox!!!
Old 07-06-2006 | 11:10 AM
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I'm avg. around 17.5mpg. That includes most city with some short trips on the highway(5-8miles). Does the mileage change after the motor really breaks in(5k to 10k)?
Old 07-06-2006 | 12:11 PM
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No change after 14K miles. A measly 16.5 mpg combined.

I'm singlehandedly supporting OPEC.
Old 07-06-2006 | 12:35 PM
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A couple more interesting results.

Lets see some Continuous photos from your computers!!
Old 07-06-2006 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by boolala
No change after 14K miles. A measly 16.5 mpg combined.

I'm singlehandedly supporting OPEC.
Boo,

As I recall you livew in the Chicago area as well and you and I have the same poor milage vs. some of these other dudes.

Do you think it's the gas and additives (EtOH) that are causing our poor showing?

BTW, your avatar. She's a very hot babe but I think there are better pictures of her than that. She almost looks like she's asking for the keys there. Of course if shes a very good girl, I might give them to her...
Old 07-06-2006 | 01:50 PM
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Now Mjones I just do not know how you do it. At 75mph on excellent smooth roads, I am lucky to get 24-25mph. The minute I speed up to 80 (or even 85) the mph rapidly drops. Getting 25.7 with average speed of 84 is amazing (were there tail winds or were you going down hill)? Or maybe it is the type of gas you use? The best we get on the west coast is 91 octane (10% ethanol or 15% MTBE) depending on the time of year. Also perhaps its a coupe/cab thing as well, as I frequently drive top down. Plus almost alwys the air is on (even with top down) which may affect the mph negatively.....
Old 07-06-2006 | 02:33 PM
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My Aircon is always on, I refuel with whatever is available when I stop.
Just hi-way crusing in 6th gear.



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