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36 messages, Last post on Oct 12, 2009 at 1:42 PM
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I've had my RX 350 FWD for about a month-- about 2000 miles on it now. Each weekend we drive about 90 miles each way to our weekend place. It's four lane all the way; starting out on a busy interstate and then open country. Setting the cruise control on 72 mph and using regular gas I've been getting anywhere from 27 to 31 mpg for the 90 mile trip--according to the on board computer. This mileage drops off fast once I start driving around in town, but I'm really pleased with the car's highway mileage performance. We don't drive that much in town, so on an overall basis, city driving and the weekly trips to the lake, we've been getting overall mileage around 24-25 mpg.
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Replying to: steve_ (Jun 16, 2006 7:08 pm) |
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This new 350 engine supposed to be more powerful and yet have better mph than the RX300 or 330. My 2002 RX300 average 18.1-18.3 in winter, but summer I get 19.3 mpg. computer reading. Driving mostly local freeway or local driving. Not city stop and go. I expected the 350 to be about 28 MPG for highway... I think the Horse power for 300/330 is enough, Toyota should have keep same HP rating and enhance MPG more. |
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Replying to: jthoeft (Jul 11, 2006 12:28 pm) What do you think? I hate to put in Premium if I can fill it up with regular.
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Replying to: lvn098 (Aug 15, 2006 2:04 pm) I continue to get over 30 mpg, consistently when driving 70 mph on speed control using regular. This does not include any city driving. I'd suggest you ask your dealer and see if you get the same answer.
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Replying to: jthoeft (Aug 16, 2006 10:25 am) than what the window sticker claims. I think the sticker claims 20 in the city and 25 on the highway. I will be picking up my '07 Flint Mica RX350 tomorrow morning! I'm really excited. I will be driving mostly in the city though. But I look forward to my first road trip in the RX which will probably be near the end of October. I usually go up to the North Georgia Mountains or North Carolina for fall foliage season. Hope I get to see similar mpg's such as yours. P.S. I guess I'll be changing my Edmunds screename soon.
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Replying to: maximafan (Aug 16, 2006 8:29 pm)
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Replying to: sxylxy (Aug 17, 2006 8:39 am) is what Lexus is recommending, you might be a little over. I don't know if it's enough to cause any problem, although it might affect how smooth your ride might be. I know in my 2002 Maxima, if the tires were to get over-inflated, I could definitely feel it in the ride quality. Usually, the psi requirement would be on the side of the driver's front door. I will be checking this to see what the recommended amount is.
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Replying to: maximafan (Aug 17, 2006 10:18 pm)
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