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Replying to: shipo (Mar 14, 2008 7:20 am) The G35 seems to average 17-19mpg in mixed driving, while the TL is in the low 20's. I think the 5-speed automatic has something to do with that, since even on the highway it revs at a pretty high rpm. Jeff
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Replying to: circlew (Mar 14, 2008 7:21 am)  My wife was against the purchase (gas mileage/cost) until she actually drove the car. Now she loves it and wants to take it (instead of our 07 Odyssey) whenever she runs an errand without the kids Funny thing, since a few weeks ago she always wanted to take the Odyssey out on errands (instead of my previous car, a 1993 Geo Prizm) 
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Replying to: jeffmo2334 (Mar 14, 2008 7:30 am)
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Replying to: adamr001 (Mar 14, 2008 7:38 am) Best Regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: shipo (Mar 14, 2008 7:47 am) It's just that I can make my G35 hit 20mpg in mixed driving or I can make it hit 17mpg. All by how I keep my foot on / off the pedal. On the highway, under cruise, I have no problems hitting 27mpg. Without cruise I run about 23mpg. To be sure, the G35 isn't a fuel efficient vehicle. |
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Replying to: shipo (Mar 14, 2008 7:47 am) I drive about 800 miles/month, so for me the difference of 2-3 mpg means about an extra 4.5-6 gallons of gas a month, which at current prices here in Houston ($3.20/gal for 93 octane), is about $14 to $19 a month. For me, I liked the G35 at least that much more than the TL, so I don't mind paying the extra gas $$. Even if gas goes up to $4/gallon, the difference will be $20-$24 per month, and I am still OK with that difference. If all else was equal and I liked the TL just as much as the G35, then I would clearly have chosen it for the better gas mileage. Mileage is definitely a factor to consider, and each individual has to weight each factor by their own relative utilities. Jeff |
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Replying to: jeffmo2334 (Mar 14, 2008 8:09 am)  Best Regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: shipo (Mar 14, 2008 8:49 am) But the thought of driving my G for 500 miles a week makes me smile!  Jeff |
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I wonder if the choices/preferences posted here will change once you guys get the full range of Euro/Japanese diesels. Will the modern torquey oil-burners sway you away from your current picks, I wonder ? M-B, VW/Audi, BMW, Volvo etc have some excellent diesels. My favourite is possibly the Audi 4.2 V8 TDi as fitted to the Q7 SUV - 322bhp and 561lbft according the mag I'm looking at. Or you could have the VW 5.0 V10 from the Touareg  309bhp/554lbft but I'd still go for the 4.2. Would be interested in your views. |
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Replying to: alltorque (Mar 14, 2008 9:08 am) |
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