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#24 of 31 Re: Volkswagen Passat: MPG-Real World Numbers [shipo] by 150mphclub Nov 07, 2007 (8:30 am)
Replying to: shipo (Sep 21, 2007 6:01 pm) Sorry for the tardy reply, but I have not checked this thread for a while. That was miles driven divided by gallons used calculated with pencil & paper.
#25 of 31 Reg gas for Passat? by mm515 Nov 27, 2007 (7:09 am)
We are thinking about getting an 07-08 Passat wagon to improve gas milage from a 06 honda odyssey. Then we noticed VW recommends premium gas. This would cancel all savings from increased gas milage. How much efficiency will we lose if we used regular gas? Replies to this message: shipo (Nov 27, 2007 7:59 am) divewreck (Nov 27, 2007 3:58 pm) shipo (Nov 27, 2007 4:48 pm) and 2 more...
#26 of 31 Re: Reg gas for Passat? [mm515] by shipo Nov 27, 2007 (7:59 am)
Replying to: mm515 (Nov 27, 2007 7:09 am) By all accounts you'll lose enough economy by running regular fuel that your fuel costs per mile will actually increase by using the cheaper fuel. FWIW, my last trip to the gas station caught me by surprise. Why? Because Premium was only $0.18 more expensive than regular, or said another way, what with the 87 AKI fuel going for $3.04 per gallon and the 93 AKI going for $3.22 per gallon, Regular is not even 6% cheaper than Premium. The flip side is that I've seen tests that indicate mileage reductions that range from 8% on the conservative side to 15% on the aggressive side.   In the end it is typically a "fool's economy" to burn Regular fuel in a car that calls for Premium.   Best Regards, Shipo Replies to this message: divewreck (Nov 27, 2007 3:58 pm) shipo (Nov 27, 2007 4:48 pm) divewreck (Nov 28, 2007 3:43 am) and 1 more...
#27 of 31 Re: Reg gas for Passat? [shipo] by divewreck Nov 27, 2007 (3:58 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Nov 27, 2007 7:59 am) I agree, but I would choose an Audi or Lexus before the Passat, unless it's a diesel. Even so, diesel is more expensive than regular, but the MPG outweighs everything else. Replies to this message: shipo (Nov 27, 2007 4:48 pm) divewreck (Nov 28, 2007 3:43 am) shipo (Nov 28, 2007 4:30 am)
#28 of 31 Re: Reg gas for Passat? [divewreck] by shipo Nov 27, 2007 (4:48 pm)
Replying to: divewreck (Nov 27, 2007 3:58 pm) Uhhh, what? Replies to this message: divewreck (Nov 28, 2007 3:43 am) shipo (Nov 28, 2007 4:30 am)
#29 of 31 Re: Reg gas for Passat? [shipo] by divewreck Nov 28, 2007 (3:43 am)
Replying to: shipo (Nov 27, 2007 4:48 pm) Since you're spending more for premium, go for diesel in order to get better mileage. I haven't seen any cars requiring premium get over 25/32 Replies to this message: shipo (Nov 28, 2007 4:30 am)
#30 of 31 Re: Reg gas for Passat? [divewreck] by shipo Nov 28, 2007 (4:30 am)
Replying to: divewreck (Nov 28, 2007 3:43 am) Cars that take Premium fuel can get very good mileage, the VW GTI, Audi A3 & A4, Honda Civic Si and BMW 328i immediately come to mind. Even with the new (i.e. very conservative) EPA mileage estimates, the worst of the above gets 29 mpg highway (and all are easily capable of mid 30s over the road).   Best Regards, Shipo
#31 of 31 considering 03 Passat wagon V8 what MPG?? by wagonhunting Jul 28, 2009 (8:15 pm)
I drive a corolla wagon. the engine is great but the details are dying and I really want a newer car. The Passat wagon seems to be one of the few that's not an absolute tank but my mechanic says I should really avoid them and so does consumer reports, but a friend who has one loves hers. Then I found the Subaru Outback and I get warnings of repair costs- sigh.... but I just found a 2003 Passat wagon with 82 k for 6500 with ALL the bells and whistles- I think it even has dvd in the headrests for my daughter!!! but the big concern with this one is that it's a V8 and the mpg has me scared silly- anybody have any experience to share? hellllp!!

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