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391 messages, Last post on May 11, 2009 at 5:25 PM
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Replying to: sweendogy (Jan 12, 2009 6:36 pm) |
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Replying to: sweendogy (Jan 12, 2009 6:36 pm) |
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I bought a 2008 GX and presently have a little over 300 miles on the car. I understand that the new factor and weather plays a role, but DAMN I am only getting about 12 MPG (if so much). I notice that I only get about 100 miles with 1/2 tank of gas. My Jeep Grand Cherokee gave me better MPG...LOL.
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Replying to: trinbago1 (Jan 22, 2009 5:05 am) It's an undiagnosed medical issue.......with your heavy right foot. Granted, the X is a few hundred pounds heavier than the Coupe, but you have to really be on it consistently to get as low as 12. Glad you are enjoying the car! And don't you just hate to see those gas prices relative to last August? Yahoo!  Jack |
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Replying to: pscheid (Jan 22, 2009 12:08 pm) |
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Replying to: sweendogy (Jan 24, 2009 1:15 pm) |
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Replying to: sweendogy (Jan 24, 2009 1:15 pm)  1800miles I'm averaging 16.2 with about 50% highway driving. My V6 6 speed Honda coupe was about 3 tenths of a second slower to 60 but averaged 20 mpg even when I flogged the crap out of it. This thing is no where near the published EPA numbers and I thoiugh hesitation was worked out in all cars years ago.
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Replying to: rhard49 (Jan 25, 2009 1:01 pm) |
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Replying to: rhard49 (Jan 25, 2009 1:01 pm) That .3 of a second Infinity advantage to 60 mph (one mentioned) compared to the Accord works out to 26.4 feet or nearly 9 yards! If you wanted economy, why didn't you stick with the Accord or better yet get a Civic? The Accord will not out handle the Infinity. Nor will it outbrake it. Here is what folks have contributed. New car, tight. Frigid outdoor temperatures. Idling to warm up the car. City driving. Speed.....i.e., 75mph. Winter blend gas. What the car is and enjoying it. There are a few web sites out there that actually have confirmed through testing that the best fuel mileage for most passenger cars is achieved between 45mph and 55mph. After that, as the speed increases linearly, the fuel mileage falls exponentially. Wind resistance. Didn't you ever wonder why a 330hp G can hit 155mph WITH the speed limiter; yet a 500+hp Z06 Corvette with better aerodynamics can't go just 45mph more top end and hit 200mph? That is how severe wind resistance negatively affects a car. You can figure in fuel economy why you are at it. At Christmas I rented a 2007 gasoline powered Chevy Tahoe, stuffed 5 people and luggage inside, and hit the cruise at 70 mph, got 20mpg out and back, 2,084 miles. Despite the gas formulation, winter temperatures, weather slow downs, and 7 potty/food stops for those with weak bladders. A stinking 6,000 gross vehicular weight Tahoe, weighed before passengers and luggage. The folks that ARE getting the G's epa mileage figures didn't luck out and get an extraordinary car. Look in the mirror, read up on how to max your fuel economy, or simply pay attention to your right foot. Anyone can get the low mileage figures too, but we/they can also meet the city and highway epa numbers as well. I have issued this suggestion before and NO One has responded. Go out on the highway. With the engine at operating temperature. When you reach the speed limit (55-65mph, whatever), hit cruise and reset the fuel mileage readout. Drive 100 miles of pure highway, unimpeded by traffic, tolls, and the related speeding up and slowing down. THEN report back your mileage to us. Even in the dead cold of Winter and with the Winter gas formulation, a broken in G can get you 24 highway and 16-17 city. Eliminate the temperature lows and the reformulated Winter gas and you will probably achieve the epa highway figure with a broken in G. Stop worrying about the fuel economy, or simply enjoy the car. |
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Replying to: pscheid (Jan 22, 2009 12:08 pm) I guess my foot is a little heavy  ...but how fast can I drive on Sunrise Highway (L.I. New York). I'm driving to New England this weekend, so I will zero out the odometer and set the car on cruise control. I'll let you know the results. Thanks
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