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#75 of 174 Re: Not so conservative politics [paisan] by logtrail Jul 03, 2007 (5:21 pm)
Replying to: paisan (Jul 03, 2007 3:25 am) You're right there paisan. I did have to move to the right several times. Even though I am a fairly cautious driver most of the time, my theory is that the safest highway driving is in the passing lane and doing the passing most of the time. I'm afraid of some of those cautious drivers in the slower lanes. This logic eludes my wife however; I can't understand why!!   I wonder what my mileage would have been at 60mph??
#76 of 174 EPA SmartWay by ktq Jul 10, 2007 (11:30 am)
Does anyone know if there is any Forester available that (1) has stability control (VDC in Subaru speak) AND (2) qualifies for EPA SmartWay (PVEZ)?   (EPA SmartWay designations show up EPA's on-line Green Vehicle Guide, but it isn't clear which Forester trims, etc. they refer too.) Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jul 10, 2007 11:54 am)
#77 of 174 Re: EPA SmartWay [ktq] by ateixeira Jul 10, 2007 (11:54 am)
Replying to: ktq (Jul 10, 2007 11:30 am) I don't think so. I think only the Sports XT has stability control and the PZEV models are the base 2.5l engine.
#78 of 174 2003 XS can beat EPA estimates by 204meca Aug 19, 2007 (9:47 pm)
I find it a challenge to meet or beat the EPA figures, but in the two years I have had my 03 Forester XS 5 spd I have never taken it on an extended road trip.   In August I took it on several trips & kept track on mileage. My goal was to beat 30 MPG highway mileage. I drive with a light foot, usually shift between 2,500 - 3,000 RPMs, usually do not downshift unless it gets below 1,800 RPMs, overall drive conservatively with a light foot, tires are 34 front 36 back, use semi-syn oil, usually car racks are off.   In between trips, I checked my urban mileage (around small city with short (2-6 mile trips on freeway) & got 25.9 mpg on single tank.   445 mile trip from NW Idaho to WA coast including crossing 3,100' Cascade Mt pass, roof racks on, 5 people with light luggage, ~ 70% freeway, speeds ranged from 50 to 75, probably averaged 60 mph, AC on 60% of time = 29.9 MPG.   729 miles from NW WA to NW Oregon coast & back, 3 passengers + Lab retriever + ~120 lbs gear, racks off. Southbound, 90% highway (of which 60% was freeway), 10% urban (included a 4-5 short trips going to beaches, meals...), AC on 35% of time, ave speed estimated 55 mph - 29.1 MPG   Northbound cargo, same route, but 98% highway, about 10 miles of 0-30 mph on clogged freeway, no AC, ave speed about 60 mph = 33.1 MPG! Trip average = 31.1 MPG.   Conclusion: The NA 5 speed Forester can beat the EPA estimates! I am very pleased with my Forester's mileage, but apparently it can't beat our A4 1.8T CVT (not quattro) which has gotten up to 36 MPG.
#80 of 174 VTC by kavoom Aug 20, 2007 (3:19 am)
The XT sports has the VTC also as does Outbacks. I thought all the Foresters at least were "green."
#81 of 174 Re: Subaru Forester: MPG-Real World Numbers [pf_flyer] by hypov Aug 22, 2007 (10:51 am)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Jun 12, 2006 5:11 pm) 2007 base model 4EAT loaner for 2 weeks. Not even broken in yet - 3.2k miles on the ticker. Lead foot mostly highway 72 - 87 mph and 20% city also lead footed. Using 89 oct. and 93 oct [by mistake from habit].   Yield 24 mpg. with either.   -Dave Replies to this message: ateixeira (Aug 27, 2007 11:01 am)
#82 of 174 Re: Subaru Forester: MPG-Real World Numbers [hypov] by ateixeira Aug 27, 2007 (11:01 am)
Replying to: hypov (Aug 22, 2007 10:51 am) Cool loaner, Dave!
#83 of 174 Re: Excessive Mileage [gmginsfo] by chelle26 Sep 03, 2007 (4:51 pm)
Replying to: gmginsfo (Jul 02, 2007 8:28 pm) that reminds me when i had my first car, '02 Impreza 2.5..for about a year, subaru catalytic converter started to go bad.the emissions are starting to develop so bad..lol, well goodluck to us. Replies to this message: pbai (Sep 08, 2007 12:29 am) dcwestby (Dec 04, 2007 1:54 pm)
#84 of 174 Re: Excessive Mileage [chelle26] by pbai Sep 08, 2007 (12:29 am)
Replying to: chelle26 (Sep 03, 2007 4:51 pm) 2007 Forrester X, Auto Date mileage brand gallons MpG 5/30/2007 6 n/a n/a n/a 6/10/2007 240 Costco 11.11 21.06 6/25/2007 517 Costco 13.265 20.88 7/8/2007 796 Costco 12.439 22.43 7/21/2007 1048 Costco 11.828 21.31 8/8/2007 1294 Costco 11.457 21.47 8/19/2007 1535 Costco 10.808 22.30 8/31/2007 1695 Costco 7.623 20.99 9/3/2007 2036 Shell 13.961 24.43 Replies to this message: dcwestby (Dec 04, 2007 1:54 pm)

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