First Porsche - 997.1 C2S

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10-18-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by stiles_s

I'm not the OP, but can't resist...

I- the M3's engine is bloody fantastic in terms of noise, responsiveness, powerband. Oh god, that noise it makes when you nail it & the hood vents open up to grab more air as you're shredding up to redline. The downside of the engine: gas mileage is atrocious. Horrible.twisted logic

Looked real hard at the M3 but the horrible mileage was something I couldn't get by. 12 to 14 miles to the gallon? Jeez Louise. Would have gone DCT for sure. Surprised about your issues with the clutch/gas pedal feel and location.

Glad to have gone with the 997. One drive was all it took.

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10-18-2012, 06:06 PM

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31.2 MPG

So my battery died and Porsche got me a jump start and my original MPG of 12.2 on the dash went to 00.00. I drove to the dealer and I decided to drive in 7th gear in fast lane at 72 MPH and the mileage kept going up and up. Go to the dealer and I averaged 31.2 MPG!

So now my thought after I pick up the car is to drive like a madman (As Always) and see how low my MPG can get. God I must be bored!