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103 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 7:54 AM
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Replying to: stoner56 (Jun 05, 2008 12:58 pm) |
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Replying to: mn_sx4 (Oct 08, 2007 8:02 pm) > If they are on the car surface, you can bet tubulence > around the read far exceeds any pressure on the wing. A wing on the top of the back gate on a hatchback helps decreasing drag, if designed properly. But your rear window may get dirty more often because of turbulence.
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Replying to: vladimir_usov (Jun 04, 2007 10:38 am) |
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Replying to: mikus (Jun 15, 2008 9:57 am) |
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I have been getting about 29 mpg in city when i don't get caught at all of the lights. My drive to work is mostly uphill and I just coast a lot (engine on and in drive) on the way home. Haven't opened her up on the interstate yet. I have had this car for over a month and love it. Has saved me tons of money on gas despite what they advertised the averages to be. I can also park pretty much anywhere and not have to worry about anyone dinging it because it is so compact.  I am a little irritated that they do advertise as XM ready when you actually have to buy a whole other component that costs close to $400. False advertising if you ask me! 
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I just compleated a 1500 Kilometer trip in my 2-wheel drive sedan. Here are the results: Going 100 Km/hour (62MPH) I got a whopping 40 MPG! Going 120 (75) I got 32 MPH . It pays to go slower. I think this car is almost "green" if driven carefully. You have to stay in the middle lane and only pass when the truck in front of you causes danger. The seats are a little small for a long trip though, legs got tired; at that point, I wish I had bought a Volvo. But, for the money, this car is great. Lewis |
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I notice some slight crackling sound coming from the A/C fan through the vents. I will take it back to Suzuki for a checkout. Is anyone else having the same experience? Noise Hater
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| We've just passed 10,000 miles on our '07 SX4 5-speed and the overall average is at 27.73 MPG. We've been able to exceed 30 MPG on probably 3 or 4 tanks. Oregon now requires gasoline to contain 10% ethanol and the mileage has dropped at least 5% because of it. I'm still happy with the fact that I can meet or exceed the EPA highway rating of 28 MPG consistently. It would be nice to have higher mileage with the current gas prices, but I'm satisfied with this mileage for a 3000 lb. AWD car. This past winter was a rough one with lots of snow and the SX4 performed very well. A little more ground clearance would be nice in deep snow, but with studded tires on all four wheels it is very competent. | |
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Replying to: gregg_vw (May 20, 2008 10:38 am) If you ride a motorcycle behind a truck, the experience will belie your "technique." You are just putting yourself in extremely turbulent air, not "drafting." It is both unsafe and unsound. |
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Replying to: gregg_vw (May 20, 2008 10:38 am) I haven't worked out the aerodynamics but it would seem to me that if you are benefitting from "drafting" by tailgating a truck then it is coming at the expense of the truck's gas mileage. That "savings" is coming out of the trucker's paycheck and the higher prices the rest of us pay for goods in the marketplace. Moreover, it is dangerous and you're putting others at risk. tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
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