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#1741 of 1877 MPG by homerkc May 14, 2006 (5:05 pm)
I will read back, but considering a Magnum and wondering about real work MPG with the 3.5 vs the Hemi. Can owners share their experience? Replies to this message: mike5806 (May 15, 2006 4:45 am) sxtawdguy (May 15, 2006 6:46 pm) lennysky (May 18, 2006 7:05 pm) bbfd86 (May 19, 2006 5:18 am)
#1742 of 1877 Re: MPG [homerkc] by mike5806 May 15, 2006 (4:45 am)
Replying to: homerkc (May 14, 2006 5:05 pm) I have only had my 3.5 for a short while but am averaging 25-26 mpg on the road and 22-23 in mixed driving. My Magnum has about 5000 miles on it
#1743 of 1877 Re: MPG [homerkc] by sxtawdguy May 15, 2006 (6:46 pm)
Replying to: homerkc (May 14, 2006 5:05 pm) Look at message 1735   Have now 1000 miles more, city goes up to 17 mpg, highway is stable at 22 mpg.   But remember it's a AWD and I drive it hard
#1744 of 1877 Re: MPG [homerkc] by lennysky May 18, 2006 (7:05 pm)
Replying to: homerkc (May 14, 2006 5:05 pm) I've had my 5.7L Hemi for about 3 months so far. Most of my mileage is city....and I get between 16 - 18 mpg. I have the electronics group, and it shows your running MPG, so when I do drive more highway, I can see the mileage increase. Wouldn't think it was as high as the 25 mpg they claim on the sticker.   What type of gas do people use in your cars? I was using 89 octane (mid grade) but switched to 87 due to price per gallon. Let me know if anyone has seen any problems with this.
#1745 of 1877 Re: MPG [homerkc] by bbfd86 May 19, 2006 (5:18 am)
Replying to: homerkc (May 14, 2006 5:05 pm) I have an '05 R/T AWD with 11,500 miles on the odometer. I installed an AFE cold air intake a month ago. I use 89 octane as several people whom I consider knowledgable warned me against using either higher or lower grades of octane.   With the Hemi I get between 14 and 16 mpg around town. On a recent round trip on the highway from Rochester to Boston I got 20 mpg at speeds between 75 and 85 mph.   I used to get 28 mpg on the highway with my 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon, but the Magnum is much more fun to drive!
#1746 of 1877 Re: Why is the 3.5L engine priced so high! [mike5806] by gboomer May 30, 2006 (10:12 am)
Replying to: mike5806 (May 11, 2006 5:23 pm) Bought my 2006 SXT RWD 3.5L yesterday. Tate Dodge - Annapolis Maryland Base Price $22,680 Customer Preferred Pckg 27G $2,890 3.5L V6 Engine $1,100 Sirrius Satellite Radio $195 Destination Charge $675 Total MSRP $27,540    I paid $25,051 price includes $1000 Chrysler Financial Bonus Cash Does not include tax, tags, title   I've also got a family on the way and this is a little more than I was initially looking to spend, but I decided it was worth a few more $$'s each month to walk into the parking lot and see the car I'd always wanted vs. the car that got better gas mileage or had a little more room. You could probably get them down another few hundred if you do your research and get some internet quotes. Walking into the dealer knowing the invoice price and what others are paying is invaluable.
#1747 of 1877 Re: Gas [lennysky] by coolrider Jun 02, 2006 (4:25 pm)
Replying to: lennysky (May 10, 2006 6:37 pm) 06 r/t is what I bought. I sometimes forget about the fuel octane needs of my beast and have been doing fine on 87. My mileage is not up to EPA specs even with my right foot in my pocket. The engine sounds fine ith no knocking or pinging noticed. I have an alltime fuel high of 30.1 mpg following my moving truck 500 miles 55-60. This has not happened since nor anywhere near my 14 city 18 hwy that seems to be my norm. Have you done better or worse? Please all of you R/T"ers let me know your mpg's! Replies to this message: hardhawk (Jun 05, 2006 4:27 am) lennysky (Jun 07, 2006 6:00 pm)
#1748 of 1877 Re: Gas [coolrider] by hardhawk Jun 05, 2006 (4:27 am)
Replying to: coolrider (Jun 02, 2006 4:25 pm) I just got back from a road trip to Texas. 1700 miles, lots of high speed driving (75-80 MPH) with city driving thrown in (Houston, Galveston, San Antonio). Average for the whole trip was 22 MPG. Use 89 octane in my '05 RWD RT. Car was fully loaded with family & gear.
#1749 of 1877 Re: Gas [coolrider] by lennysky Jun 07, 2006 (6:00 pm)
Replying to: coolrider (Jun 02, 2006 4:25 pm) I've had my R/T since February. If I can squeak out a longer trip, I can get up to 18 MPG. However, most of my driving is city, and I'm usually in the high 16's or low 17's. I usually use 89 octane. But.....with the temperature rising, and turning on the A/C more (even at the "auto" temp setting), I'm only getting 14 - 15 something MPG.
#1750 of 1877 Re: Gas [lennysky] by rehrauer99 Jun 15, 2006 (9:06 pm)
Replying to: lennysky (May 10, 2006 6:37 pm) I have the 06' AWD Hemi and I only use the 91 octane. The dealer (Dodge) I purchased the car from recommended with the 6/8 cylinder engine to use high octane gas. I have a friend with a SXT and he uses low grade gas and on take-offs it seems a bit sluggish.

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