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Replying to: oshkosh49 (Apr 29, 2007 6:25 pm) i am not posting the numbers since my kid started driving the explorer.  focus starting in may odd numbered: 28.8/30.1/31.9 even numbered: 27.6/29.3. fwiw. 
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Replying to: wiredpair (Apr 05, 2007 4:54 pm) Like I said, about 80% of my driving is highway and I have the SEL V6 model (no AWD). Also, I keep the cruise at 60 MPH at almost all times on the highway. I am happy with the MPG numbers. I plan on switching to full synthetic oil around the 10k mark (I've used the Motorcraft 5W20 Syn Blend that came from the factory and changed at 2,500 mile intervals thus far) and wonder if that will help the MPG. I'll update as I go along. I will be commuting less in the next few months so the miles won't be racking up as quick as they have been. |
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Replying to: chevyk10 (Mar 05, 2007 8:41 pm) chevyk10, Yeah. But how come everybody else seems to be getting decent mileage with their Fusion when our 2007 SEL AWD V6 really sucks? 14.8 mpg at 3,000 miles is the pits. We are both conservative, gentle drivers. The terrain is flat. The climate is moderate. The tires are properly inflated. Do we have a mileage lemon or what? It's been two months now since my last rant. No improvement. Service manager at the dealership checked the car with a computer at 1,500 miles and said everything was according to specs, AOK. We should have bought an I4, I guess. The revised (downward) EPA estimate for this power train is 17 mpg. I would be delighted with that. The original EPA city rating was 19 mpg and most posters seem to be getting that, or better. We like and enjoy almost everything about this car EXCEPT for the rotten mileage. |
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Replying to: oshkosh49 (Apr 29, 2007 6:25 pm) My only concern with the Milan V6 is the city gas mileage. I drive approximately 70 city/30 highway. Most of the folks on this forum have reported mostly on highway driving. I would love to hear more from the owners, how is your mpg in the city after the break in period? |
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Replying to: mmcar2 (May 18, 2007 9:32 am) For most midsize cars CR will routinely gets 14-16 mpg in their city test. Meanwhile EPA will get 20-24, for the same cars in their city test. These large differences are just due to the way the car is driven in each test. The guy with Fusion mpg remorse, likely drives more like the CR city test rather than the EPA test. CR reported 14 mpg for "city" in a V6 Fusion. The I-4 got 15 mpg in that test. If you get less than the EPA figure now, expect to get about the same amount less with any new car. This will be more accurate than looking at what other drivers get in their Fusion/Milan. You can look up the EPA rating of your current car at fueleconomy.gov, if you do not know it. |
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Replying to: mmcar2 (May 18, 2007 9:32 am) |
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Replying to: mmcar2 (May 18, 2007 9:32 am) mmcar2, What transmission problems? I thought the Camrys were bulletproof. Is your '93 a V6 or an I4? What kind of mileage do get now? Based on our experience with a 2007 SEL AWD V6 Fusion (14.8 mpg city), I would not recommend the V6 if mileage is a big concern of yours. Obviously it is or your wouldn't have asked for forum input. Everyone's driving routes and habits are somewhat different, so for every "bad" mileage report there is at least one "good" mileage report, mostly. In retrospect, I wish we had purchased an SEL with an I4 and 5-speed manual. Most of the people who have that power train combination seem to be satisfied with their mpg figures, if four forums are any indication. It's not very realistic of me, I realize, but I believe modern cars in today's world should at least deliver the EPA estimate. Ain't gonna happen in my lifetime, I guess.
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Replying to: urnews (May 18, 2007 11:28 am) Drive like this and you probably will get the EPA city MPG  
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Replying to: mmcar2 (May 18, 2007 9:32 am) |
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Replying to: urnews (May 18, 2007 11:28 am) Re: I am currently driving a 1993 Camry. It has been an excellent car but I have decided against the new 2007 Camry due to the reported transmission issues The Camry was redesigned in 2007 and I have read alot about issues here and on other sites. It is probably not the majority but based on what I have read I don't want to take the chance. Some are saying wait until 2008. If you are interested, this will give you some idea, or just check the Camry 2007 discussions and reviews: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f10b8bd |
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