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Ill be leaveing in the next month or so for a 4000 mile trip Michigan to Tampa,Key West, and back.Im most interested how the tires will hold up .. Ill keep all informed on how it goes and what I experienced. It should be a nice shake down now it has approx 2500 miles on the odometer.. Cant wait actually knowing how comfortable this car is on the road add a lap top with dvd in the back seat, and it should be about a 7-8 movie ride,lol.Back in my day all we had was an etch a sketch ........ All kidding aside I want to see accurate the MPG read out is verses actual MPG. I figure about 6 tanks of fuel (19 gallons) 12 tanks total of gas approx $500.00 Well see the truth soon enough if the claims of good MPG hold up.. AWD seems to get at best 24 highway at 65 mph and no head wind.. As promised to pass the time Ill log the trip and see if the numbers add up and if MPG improves soon. In my opinion it is not broken in as of yet. 5000 miles on the odometer then shes broken in .. It will be a neat test the car will be running the whole trip except for gas stops ,well see if she developes those little gremlins and dash rattles. I have had a few great dodges and they all eventually rattle .. I have noticed a rattle in the dash in the past few weeks only on rough surfaces it seems to comes and go .. Could be that snoop dog Cd that sounds so sweet in that system .The bass is impressive for a factory system ..I think I may be the cause of the rattle in the dash I do kick it up a bit at times.One thing that always amazes me is how good just the stock stereo sounds.. Im 43 years old and still know quality when I hear it..Not dead yet . I still have not a sinlge real issue with this car it is a joy daily to drive .... I figure with the RT AWD Im lucky to get 16-18 mpg city and 23 Hgwy. All paid for: All great cars reside in my 4 car garage but you know the magum is not at the top for no reason .. I couldnt have bought a better company car for the buck that doubles as a good family hauler too boot.. 2005 magnum RT AWD 2000 Corvette coupe(targa) 2001 Eclipse GT 1996 9c1 Caprice SS Impala( Mint ,bullet proof literally). |
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Replying to: kowalski (May 18, 2005 1:01 pm) I actually just found out that an ex of my sister's, who we're all still friends with, is acquiring a dodge dealer this summer... if he cant get me the best deal on what i want, nobody can. i just hope there are better rebates in the fall - or end of year sales. it looks as though they've raised the price of the magnum a bit. you answered my un-asked question about how it'd compare to a subaru.
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Replying to: iminwoostah (Jun 02, 2005 9:38 am) We drove the 300c and hated it, the ride was to dampered..Actually too floaty which can get you in a lot of trouble fast when driving on roads effected by winter conditions.We chose the magnum RT AWD hands down for its road feel the car felt more balanced,not to mention The 300c,s are a dime a dozen and look like my grandpas car..... For a few hundred bucks you can dress up the magnums interior with a dash kit that looks great .. The subi is like a toy car next to the magnum .Not event close at all to the magnum in any area .American steel is the only way to go ...DC has really gotten thier act together,and Im happy to say Im very pleased.. Good luck Im sure youll get a great deal and a great car as we all have.... Welcome to the world of real cars not some rice box..
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Replying to: kowalski (Jun 02, 2005 11:30 am) What are you talking about? The Subie is part recycled 1957 Cadillac, part recycled 1963 Ford Galaxy 500 and part recycled 1970 Chrysler Newport. Hmmm, sounds like "American Steel" if you ask me.  Best Regards, Shipo
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Errr, I thought the would indicate that I was joking. Subaru for me? No thanks. I haven't driven one, and have no desire to. Best Regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Jun 02, 2005 2:17 pm) |
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Just got back from a road trip in the RWD Mag RT. 2200 miles from S.E. KS to/from Wyoming. Lots of high speed 80 MPH driving on I-80, I-25, & I-70. High altitude driving in the mountains too. Overall MPG average was 20.5, and the car was loaded very full with 4 passengers and luggage. I am very pleased with the overall mileage. Was more pleased with the handling, ride, and quiet of the Mag. Simply amazing. I drove 750 miles to Cheyenne, WY the first day and was not tired and worn out like I would have been with other cars. My wife kept asking if I needed her to drive and the answer was always no. What a great car. Only saw about 10 others the entire trip.
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Replying to: hardhawk (Jun 03, 2005 4:33 am) Sounds like you had a blast and yes it is nice not to see these cars out there to the degree you would see Grand ams etc........ I was curious how a fully loaded Magnum would do on the MPG . What was your tire PSI??Fully loaded. Amazing is the key word you used ,seems like Dodge has thier game together in a big way ....... It is simply a great car isnt it ..........
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