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828 messages, Last post on Oct 03, 2009 at 9:40 PM
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Replying to: krzyss (Jan 13, 2009 12:34 pm) Anybody with more recent information? Best regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Jan 13, 2009 12:48 pm) At first it varied by the time of year, but now we use E10 year-round. No change in the formula seasonally any more. |
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I have 2 2006 mazda 6's ,a 2.3 i4 gt and a gt speed6.The fuel mileage difference between the 2 --- summer vs winter is about the same. Its 2 miles per gallon better in the summer. I watch mileage very carefully . This is real would driving . The biggest difference I have found is between gas brands ----- I know you wouldnt think so. I have found Shell to be the most inconsistent , sometimes 3 miles to the gallon less --- remember 2 cars , same conditions , same drivers and accurate calculations. Political concerns aside , Citgo is the most consistent. So turbo vs non turbo , 2 very similar cars (for this test) , the turbo still uses a little more gas in cold weather as does the non turbo. Buy the way both cars are great. thanks . I hope this offers some clarity to the subject.
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Replying to: richt5 (Jan 20, 2009 1:00 pm) Interesting to own the same car twice, despite major differences in the powertrains.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 03, 2009 11:24 am) The A4 is a nice car but more bland. An automatic transmission just doesn't get me involved in the driving process; so I treat it like an appliance, with little urge to "push" it. |
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Hello all ! New here...figured it would be an intelligent place... Wife looking to buy a used (2004) AWD Sedan. Each has about 68,000 miles on it. Prices are apparent differences, will deal with that later. Looking at: AUDI A4 1.8 Quattro Infinity G35x BMW 325xi Mercedes c-240 Not looking for a 'race car'. Standard wife car; comfortable; good in snow. She likes these styles, so the Subarus are not a consideration. Looking for opinions on each. Maybe a quick summary that you may have on each. Seeing that it is an AUDI forum - please feel free to let me know why I should get her the AUDI rather than the others. I look forward to all your help. Please be as lively and opinionated as you'd like to be ! Thank you !!! Tooky (Will post in the other forums also)
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Replying to: penguinhead (May 31, 2009 5:47 pm) I've driven all of them at one point or another, last year I went to an Audi event at Summit Point and sampled the Bimmer, Benz, Audi, and a Lexus IS250 AWD. The Benz was a bit soft, this being a 2008 or so model. For their AWD cars the suspension tuning is softer, perhaps they expect snowy climates call for different priorities, but I was disappointed. The Lexus was softer than the Benz. Great interior, but boring compared to the others. The Audi was new and a V6 model, but I hear great things about the 2.0FSI, so I would really encourage you to sample one of those. The Bimmer and Audi went head to head, both were loads of fun. Tough call. The G35 I drove on a different day and was not the AWD 'x' model. Really liked it, good all-arounder. I'd recommend those 3 for you to sample. The Benz and Lexus only if you really want a softer, more comfy ride that wasn't as involving. If you're even searching in this thread, I sort of doubt that's the case. |
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Replying to: penguinhead (May 31, 2009 5:47 pm) |
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i thought it's pretty cool video of EVO10: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4CfWdoSOTk&feature=fvhl ...the famous old video of EVO8 vs. Lambo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ees2aZcDUn8&feature=channel and lancer EVO8 vs audi s4 vs sti: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Seuvqhrsjwo |
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