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Replying to: phoebeisis (Jun 26, 2005 3:49 pm) |
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Replying to: sbgirl (Jun 27, 2005 1:36 pm) 
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Replying to: jayt1 (Jun 27, 2005 1:30 pm) As for the sunroof issue, it's the same thing that all modern cars have with the aerodynamics. Try cracking open one of the rear windows and It should go away. There are lots of posts on almost every board for almost every manufacturer asking about this issue, and it's just a matter of a sealed box having inequal pressures and trying to equalize. Hope this helps. Ken |
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Replying to: larsb (Jun 27, 2005 1:42 pm) I've been waiting and saving for at least a year for it so I'm just amazed how quickly and easily it fell into my lap since I was only on the lists since last week.
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Replying to: sbgirl (Jun 27, 2005 2:04 pm)
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Replying to: sbgirl (Jun 27, 2005 1:36 pm) Why would you drive a new vehicle so fast prior to it's break-in ?? I was always taught that for the first 1000 miles or so vary the speed between 55-65. High speed "break ins" can't be healthy for your car.
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Replying to: sky_king (Jun 28, 2005 6:54 am) Now,you will never find an auto company that would endorse 90mph break in,but I wouldn't lose any sleep over a brief trip to 90mph(120 hp) in a 260+ hp vehicle.I'm not from the "run it like you are renting it" school of break in,but it isn't too important anymore.Might be more important to get the 1st oil change done early to remove leftovers from manu and that 90 mph run(of course,that is what an oil filter is for,but oil is cheap,metal expensive).Charlie |
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Replying to: sky_king (Jun 28, 2005 6:54 am) I talked to many service managers and mechanics there and they basically said the same thing that phoebeisis said. As long as you vary your speed, do not push it to the high end of engine's capabilities, and follow your maintenance schedule, there will be no negative impact to the engine.
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Replying to: sbgirl (Jun 28, 2005 9:53 am) To each his/her own I guess. I think I'll keep my new Highlander Hybrid (that I'll pick up in 3 weeks), within the 55-65mph range for the first 1000. Can't wait to get it !!! |
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Replying to: phoebeisis (Jun 26, 2005 3:49 pm) 296 mile 99% hwy loop. +30.5 digi readout mpg vs 30.1 calulated mpg. Of course, the calc number has error in it (do you mark at the valve shut off, or top off?). The 30.1 is the average of the extra .5 gal that seems to be able to be 'squeezed' into the tank during the topping off period. I have a very light foot and was avg 60 -70 mph with light AC use. That said, calc was never HIGHER than digi. Overall mpg for 712 miles is 30.5 per the digi About 48% is hwy driving. Sounds like it is in the EPA range for me and can be effected by driver attention and effort. The reason I bought the HH is complicated and certainly goes beyond any potential savings on gas expenditures. I feel that if it was an mpg-alone issue for me I never would have purchased this vehicle. The decision was a basket of factors including mpg, power, technology, interior appointments, seating for 7. Seating for 7 is way overstated (but who knew?). Anyway, I am overjoyed with the purchase and the result. Early adoptors always pay more. More in price and in risk. This time I feel it worked out for me. I have boxes full of other stuff that did not. The car exceeds on all but the 3rd row. I would do it again.
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