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#84 of 91 Re: The new federal millage rating system [avelectro] by darkpath Aug 20, 2008 (4:42 am)
Replying to: avelectro (Jun 12, 2008 12:59 pm) avelectro wrote, "... is geared so 60 mph is right at 2000 rpm."   I wish the 6 speed manual's top gear was also such that 60 mph was 2000 rpm! In the 6 speed manual's case, it's 3000 rpm, so now I understand why the AT gets so much better mileage. My best recorded figure, to date, is 22.6 mpg. I'm working on trying to first get to the EPA published 24 mpg highway, and then I'll see what I can do to better it. I have heard of some manual RX-8s getting 27 highway; but I'm not yet clear on how it's being done.
#85 of 91 Any Owners of 2004 RX8s by BabyGrl2U Jan 13, 2009 (3:38 pm)
I'm being advised by a friend not to purchase the 2004 RX8. Can anyone who has owned a 2004 or older give me any advice about it? I really do like the car but don't want to make a big mistake..Gas mileage and oil don't concern me...I'm more concerned about the engine and finding someone to work on it should it need it.   Thanx!
#90 of 91 Buying a 2004 RX-8 by claires HOST Jan 22, 2009 (10:54 pm)
Since this is the MPG topic, I've moved the posts about buying a 2004 RX-8 to the general Mazda RX-8 topic. Just click the link to continue.
#91 of 91 Re: The new federal millage rating system [dwynne] by rxter Feb 13, 2009 (9:37 am)
Replying to: dwynne (Jun 04, 2007 8:34 am) 04 6sp GT   20 mile commute - 10 freeway, 10 city.   Was getting 16 to 17.5 (if staying in the right lane etc.)   Post Sep 08 reflash - dropped to 14.8 to 15.5 tops.   Agree, when you run this thing it drinks.

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