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Hey scottlny, welcome aboard! Haven't seen you around here...scottlny said:Hey all just wondering how r u 3.5's are doing on gas mileage?? I'm not getting 21 or 26mpg.. I'm getting more like 15-17 maybe 18? Please post, I want to hear it's not only me.
Anyway - expect anywhere from 16-18mpg around the the first 1-3 weeks when you get your car. After putting on about 1000 miles things should get better.
Don't even pay attention to that STUPID MPG ESTIMATOR
You'll be playing cat and mouse if you try to use that to estimate your MPG. What you need to do is the next time you go the pump - reset your TRIP meter either A or B - your choice. Once you do that drive until you're ready to fill up (1/4 tank - 1/2 tank) again - whenever you choose or wherever you see a good gas price.
Then just divide your TRIP meter by the gallons filled. I've been doing it for a while and I do MOSTLY CITY, and a little highway on the weekends. I average anywhere from 21mpg - 24mpg - only got 24.xx once. Overall I'd say its mostly about 21-22mpg avg for people who do the city and a hardly any highway...
As you can see those who do the highway end up with 26-30 range.