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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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Replying to: alltorque (Mar 14, 2008 9:08 am) Best Regards., Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Mar 14, 2008 8:49 am) I'm at about 300/week but my wife is a SAH mom but surprisingly she drives 200/week jockeying kids all day. Regards, OW |
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Replying to: shipo (Mar 14, 2008 11:29 am) I was pondering it but wanted your view. Regards, OW
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