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391 messages, Last post on May 11, 2009 at 5:25 PM
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Only going about 50mph, but it was raining like hell and yes, I do have the X. But all the electronics in the car (world) couldn't stop this thing or control it. It took a tree. Thank God I have amazing insurance with a very low deductible, so I'll be back on the road in about 3-4 weeks. FYI, I was just driving along listening to the radio...then...WHAM off road into tree. Thank God I walked away....Thanks for the concern...Jay
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Replying to: durangojay (Sep 02, 2008 10:08 am) |
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Absolutely!!! I don't care about the damage. We have a spectacular body shop here in Durango, CO and they will make her good as new I am sure. And I have great insurance with a low deductible, good decision there. But I am grateful that the carsh crumple zones worked well to keep me safe and sound. I'll repeat, I am VERY surprised that the airbag(s) did not deploy, but maybe I wasn't going as facst as I though when I hit the tree. It sure felt like they should have deployed!! But at $1,400 a pop, I guess I'm glad in a way they did not. I wouldn't be surprised if they damage bill was in the same neighborhood as yours - 15-20K. I don't think it's totaled. But what do I know? The body shop will have to tell me what is up. I was protected, that's for sure. I got a nice Dodge Durango for free to use until the vehicle is repaired. Should be 3-4 weeks, I'm thinking. Thanks, Jay
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By the way, for what it's worth now...I was getting about the mpg I was expecting out of my car (my dear banged up car!)...23.3...oh, I stated that above. Sorry. Anyway, it could have been higher if I had not run the car a bit now and then and used the cruise to max advantage...as reccomended on this site...thanks...Jay 
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| I've been averaging around 24.4 MPG on my new G35x mainly on highway, using cruise control at 60 MPH. It's slow but i am trying to break in the car slowly and to improve MPG. When driving in city, i am using the sequential sport shift more often. I wonder if that would improve the MPG versus using automatic? | |
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In my opinion, using the SS will help with your mpg, IF you shift quickly to higher gears. I believe this has been stated on this thread earlier. However, an argument can be made for "why bother". You could just drive in the city in regular drive mode and let the car do the work for you. Personally I like stirring the pot myself. It's more fun and it keeps you involved in the driving experience. I think your highway mpg is pretty good compared to what I get - 23.3. But I drive at higher speeds than that and use my manual shifting for the drive. I'll bet that if I used drive mode and cruise control ALL the time, I could squeak out a bit more out of each gallon. By the way, if you don't mind me asking, what did you pay for your new model? Do you have the Sports Package on it? Nav? I paid $37,250 for mine almost exactly a year ago in Denver, no Sports Package, no Nav., custom SIRIUS sat. radio (better than XM imo). Plus they paid for my flight from Durango to denver and cab fare to the dealership. I thought it was a fair deal. Safe driving...Jay
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