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Replying to: blkhemi (Jan 25, 2006 6:55 pm) By the way, did your SRT come with the drilled pedals attached, or did the dealer instal them? M |
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No since in beating around the bush, the SRT is not your choice if mileage is of concern. I achive right around 15 on the highway and a dismal 11 in the city. BUT, my style of driving dictates the bad mileage. Some guys on other forums say they can get 14 in the city and upwards of 19 on the highway. Just like any car, especially performance cars, gas mileage will not be the best. I drove to the Rose Bowl this year(about a 700 mile drive), and that is when I achieved the highest(16.9 mpg) reading since I've owned it, which read 1.2 mpg when I got it at the dealership. As for the Bimmer, that 16/21 is a bit optimistic seeing how most testers have only acheived 13 to 14 mpg, city or highway. I would also be leary of the fact that the 225hp I-6 model has the exact same rating. As for the ride compared to the 5.9, no contest the 5.9 is the luxury rider of the duo. 93-98 JGC was known for it's supple ride while providing tenacious off-road capability. The SRT is firm, however it's not too firm to spoil the experience. It's about the same firmness that the Charger and 300 SRT models have. |
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Sorry about the pics, I'll try to get them posted when I get back home(I'm having fun in Vail now) As for the pedals, yes they were dealer installed. |
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| My H2 I'm using as a daily driver gets 8-9.5 mpg around town, but it has reached as high as 11 mpg on the Interstate. To be fair my Interstate travel is usually at 80-85 mph or so, and contrary to popular belief the H2 isn't all that aerodynamic. I can't wait to jump up to 11-12 around town & an amazing 14-15 on the highway with my GC SRT-8. I'll keep the H2 for towing the toys, off-roading, etc. And, I'll drive the H2 often to those dangerous locations where I shudder to think about parking the SRT-8......Mall parking lots, LOL. | |
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| I've driven my Black SRT8 over 200 miles now. It is truly awesome. I also have a 2003 Infiniti G35 coupe. It sounds crazy, but the SRT8 ride and handling is very similiar. It's definitely a sport-tuned suspension. But the SRT8 is a lot more fun because of the WOW factor and unbelievable torque. And for those who wonder if its practical, keep in mind that the interior dimensions are exactly the same as a standard Grand Cherokee - in other words, it functions perfectly as a true muscle car, and as a true SUV. As for gas mileage, I've gotten an abysmal 9mpg thus far. Of course, I drive FAST. | |
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last question for ya, then i promise i'll drop the comparison between the 5.9 and the srt. compare the gas mileage to your 5.9. is it similar or is it obvious that it's worse? seriously, thank you all for your input and perspectives, you've been giving me much better info than even the car websites and magazines give in their reviews.
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megamike, do you have any good ones? I've done the searches and always come up with the same sites, most of which are sites that were talking about the upcoming release of the srt. I've found few reviews or sites dedicated to the srt. i know about the drivesrt.com, but that doesn't give much info.
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