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Replying to: KarenS (Feb 21, 2007 7:59 am)
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Replying to: mharness (Mar 24, 2007 6:41 pm) We will be taking a 600 mile trip next week in our XR. We have about 6000 miles on it right now and I am hoping the mileage will finally be up to spec's.  Have a safe trip. Phaeton Driver
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Replying to: phaetondriver (Mar 24, 2007 8:00 pm) We went from the hot, So Cal, lower desert to Morro Bay. We used US 101 for the drive up and back with a different connection route each way so as to keep it fresh. 330 miles each way with a round trip average of 27.88 MPG We had 240 miles of mountain and city driving in the Morro Bay/Atascadero area. The mountain road was mostly performance driving (using that 6 speed paddle shifter) when traffic permitted. Overall, 900 miles on 34 U.S. Gal. of 87 Octane (Avg Cost 3.399/gal  )net us 26.5 MPG. So Far, my wife and I are 100% satisfied with the MPG and performance balance of this Saturn Aura XR.
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Replying to: KarenS (Feb 21, 2007 7:59 am)
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Replying to: mharness (Apr 04, 2007 7:15 pm) I was driving between 75 and 80 for most of our 660 miles on the highway. I figure we are getting about 24 combined MPG. Oh! and having a lot of fun at the same time. |
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the Arua XR is such an awesome ride. i liked everything about it,,,,but the MPG. with the miles i drive and gas prices going up... its a big concern for me. still it is very tempting. the ride was so sweet.
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Replying to: jm40 (May 20, 2007 9:27 pm)  But hey! if you short shift it and keep up with traffic instead of staying in front, the mileage isn't bad. It's never going to be a Scion or other gas sipping econobox. But there not as much fun or comfortable as the XR.
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Replying to: KarenS (Feb 21, 2007 7:59 am) MPG I am getting is 20.8 ; mostly city driving. |
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Replying to: KarenS (Feb 21, 2007 7:59 am) |
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I just returned form my second road trip in a month and I watched my MPG get better and better on this last 2300 miler. I now have 11300 miles on my XR and still lov'n every minute, well maybe not every... I actually got 29.5-MPG for about 350 miles in Washington and Oregon. Sure it was flat but but I was averaging 80-MPH. Last month I went to Arizona and that was flat too, but I could only muster 26.4 for about 400 miles, average 78-MPH, before it got hilly. My trip north showed 26.2 for ~1150 miles with plenty of stops and one overnight. I averaged 63-MPH for the 1150 miles. My trip south averages 68-MPH and 28.2-MPG. The whole trip according to the computer showed 66-MPH and 26.8-MPG for 2300 miles. I am so pleased it is finally coming around. ONE THING THAT HAS HELPED THE MPG IS RUNNING THE LOW PROFILE GOODYEARS AT 40-PSI. This is 4 PSI below maximum which helped keep them cool and lower the rolling resistance (friction). The ride was a bit harsh, but it was worth it I think. I also have over 6000 miles on this oil and the computer says I am at 30% remaining. That is killer. I am taking it in anyway for the oil/filter change next week. I am going to replace a quart of oil with a quart of Dura Lube before the next trip to Arizona in September. We'll see if that helps the MPG like it has in my other cars.
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