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#17 of 32 Re: Good on the R/T, but the SXT...wow [barry626] by mek0123

Apr 02, 2009 (5:34 pm)

Replying to: barry626 (Aug 12, 2007 9:36 pm)
Just checking out Avenger posts again and noticed your comment. I wanted to let you know that since your profile indicates NY State, and I live in Michigan, if you have remote start or simply have a tendency to "warm up" your vehicle for extended time, (10minutes or more is extended), your fuel economy will be significantly lower. I have remote start on both my minivans and the week I simply let them run for about 2-3 minutes before driving away, my economy stayed in the 20-21mpg avg range. When I let them idle for 15-20 minutes, my economy dropped down to 17.5-18mpg. Both of these tests involved mainly city driving. Also, using remote start in both Chrysler 3.3L equipped V6 engines warrants more frequent tune ups than normal. Like every 30-40K instead of 100K. I don't like getting in a cold vehicle, so I'll pay the extra. Just an fyi.

#18 of 32 When is a car broken in? by dodgeman23

Dec 18, 2011 (7:16 pm)

I have a 2012 4 cylinder Avenger with 6 speeds and after 2,200 miles I am only getting 16-18 city, 28 highway.
My old 2010 Avenger used to get 22 city and 37.6 highway 65 mph.
Both cars have 18.5 gallon tanks, and 4 cylinder. Even in cold weather like we are getting now, I still got 20 mpg city.
 
Any thoughts?

#19 of 32 Re: When is a car broken in? [dodgeman23] by dodgeman23

Feb 11, 2012 (7:47 pm)

Replying to: dodgeman23 (Dec 18, 2011 7:16 pm)
My last tank show a worsening of Gas Mileage. Mixed driving I am getting 17.0. I have never gotten over 18 in city driving or 29 highway. The car has over 4300 miles on it and not showing any sign of improvement. I recently put full synthetic in the car and it has not helped at all.
 
I recently read elsewhere that some cars are having issues with dragging brakes with 4 wheel disc with abs and traction control.
I plan to take it back to the dealer to check that out.

#20 of 32 Re: When is a car broken in? [dodgeman23] by caaz

Feb 15, 2012 (9:36 am)

Replying to: dodgeman23 (Dec 18, 2011 7:16 pm)
Im considering buying an Avenger.. after reading your post. i think i'll be looking for a 2010 model. 37 mpg i'm not sure why i'd buy a new car. Most posts in here seem to be getting much worse mpg with the new model. Out of curiosity, why did you switch cars when your 2010 was only 2 yrs old. ?
 
Thnx Caaz

#21 of 32 Re: When is a car broken in? [caaz] by dodgeman23

Feb 15, 2012 (11:12 am)

Replying to: caaz (Feb 15, 2012 9:36 am)
I almost regret buying the 2012. I thought based on EPA ratings and 6 speed trans, I would top 37 on the highway. So far, I have gotten 29 mpg. I am still getting 18 around town. I have 4,400 on it now. I do like the interior upgrade and overall, its seems to be a better car. The Gas mileage is only complaint.
 
BTW, The 2010 that I had was 100% trouble free from the 1st day I had it. I bought it new.

#22 of 32 2012 Dodge Avenger by jmech

Aug 17, 2012 (11:54 am)

Replying to: caaz (Feb 15, 2012 9:36 am)
I have a 2012 Avenger with 11,000 miles on it. So far, its been perfect except for gas mileage which has been poor in City driving 18-21 mpg but pretty good on the highway so far. I get as high as 33 mpg highway. Mixed driving seems to fall in the 23-25 range.
This car has a 6-speed Auto trans. I use to get better mpg with a 2010 Avenger I had.
Anyone have similar or better experience?

#23 of 32 2010 Dodge Avenger by jmech

Jan 01, 2010 (7:33 pm)

Anyone else have one? I just got mine with a 2.4 engine.
MPG is between 18-22 city so far. I only have 500 miles on the car.

#24 of 32 Re: 2010 Dodge Avenger [jmech] by jlo7

Jul 20, 2010 (12:34 pm)

Replying to: jmech (Jan 01, 2010 7:33 pm)
Just left dealer thinking of buying one. How do you like it so far
 
jlo7

#25 of 32 Re: 2010 Dodge Avenger [jlo7] by daman92

Oct 11, 2010 (2:45 pm)

Replying to: jlo7 (Jul 20, 2010 12:34 pm)
The 2010 Dodge Avenger is closely related to the Chrysler Sebring. but its styling leaves the impression of a scaled-down Dodge Charger, with prominent creases at the back fenders. However, the proportions don't carry the same zing in the front-wheel-drive Avenger.
 
Reviewers are split on the styling of the 2010 Dodge Avenger, but most agree it stands out from the crowd of usually bland mid-size sedans. Cars.com says "the Avenger's design is its greatest appeal," while reviewers at Edmunds point out that the external differences are few between the SXT and the R/T. All three versions feature styling similar to the Dodge Charger, leading Car and Driver reviewers to christen the Avenger the "Chargerette" and note its "Charger-like stance." MotherProof reviewers also love this 2010 Dodge, claiming that "the Avenger makes a statement. It isn't dippy; it's sharp and aggressive." However, on the negative side, Autoblog comments that the "rear quarter panel is an utter mess of shapes," while Car and Driver feels that it "fails to be either menacing or inviting."
 

#26 of 32 Re: 2010 Dodge Avenger [daman92] by eireannach

Nov 05, 2010 (6:22 pm)

Replying to: daman92 (Oct 11, 2010 2:45 pm)
Due to a recent car wreck we are currently renting a 2010 Dodge Avenger. I have to say that I am very impressed with this car. I have not been this comfortable driving a car in a long time. I generally drive SUVs or Trucks...I am used to being higher off the ground, feeling a little more "power" when I step on the gas... the Avenger, while not high enough off the ground in my opinion is comfortable, powerful and I actually feel "safe" in it...

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