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Replying to: sls002 (Sep 13, 2008 12:42 pm) From Edmunds review of the 2008 SRX. Despite its potent power plants, the 3 Series remains fuel efficient. The 328 gets about 17-18 mpg in the city and 25-28 mpg on the highway, depending on the body style, transmission and drivetrain. A rear-drive 335i has a 17/26 mpg rating regardless of transmission. From Edmunds review of the 335xi. Regards, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Sep 13, 2008 12:46 pm) |
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Replying to: andre1969 (Sep 14, 2008 11:22 am) The down rated numbers seem accurate for my SRX, which is an SUV. SUV's are thirsty compared to a car. Partly I think because they have 4 wheel drive and part because of the extra drag. |
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Replying to: circlew (Sep 14, 2008 11:25 am)
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Replying to: sls002 (Sep 14, 2008 3:51 pm) Regards, OW |
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Replying to: andre1969 (Sep 14, 2008 11:22 am) There are lots of things to do to slightly improve epa numbers. Reduce weight to reach next lower level. EPA is a calculation based on vehicle attributes. For every weight class you go down you get some mpg increase. A simple way to do this is to replace steel with aluminum (spare wheel, engine cradle, hood, etc.). You just need to hit that lower weight class. Another way is to drop heavy options like a sunroof. I guess I should explain that. I think only items that go over 33% penetration (cannot remember actual number) are included in epa. So you limit sunroof to 33%, etc. Another easy way to increase mpg is to revise the tire characteristics. The tire manufacturers are working like mad to decrease rolling resistance w/o effecting handling and wear. Could also play with the computer to change shift points.
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Replying to: 62vetteefp (Sep 18, 2008 9:10 am)
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Replying to: andre1969 (Sep 18, 2008 9:25 am) |
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General Motors will bolster the Pontiac car lineup next spring with the addition of the G3. As the name suggests, the G3 is smaller than the G5. Does the G3 look familiar? That's because it is a rebadged Chevrolet Aveo. The G3 is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that rated at 106 hp. GM says the car is rated at 27 mpg in city driving and 34 mpg on the highway. A five-speed manual is standard, while a four-speed automatic is on the options list. The G3 goes on sale next spring. http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080918/FREE/809189975/1065 |
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Replying to: torque_r (Sep 19, 2008 1:03 am)  Regards, OW |
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