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Bill Cardell TurboDog's Dad www.flyinmiata.com www.fmwestfield.com Sales 1-800-359-6957 Tech 970-464-5600 Before you call, check out http://www.flyinmiata.com/FAQ/ -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 11:03 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [email protected] Subject: RE: NMC - OTM Subaru MPG question I was wondering about the audi's, but arent they expensive to maintain? -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 10:23 AM To: Chris Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Larry Alster'; [email protected] Subject: RE: NMC - OTM Subaru MPG question Audi's with the 1.8T and the 2.0T get pretty close to 30MPG. I borrowed a friend's APR chipped 2007 A4 Avant 2.0T and got 31MPG on a 45 mile highway commute to work once. And that was with a few full-throttle bursts to get up to cruising speed. ;-) > Thanks for the info! > > Looks like from the MPG responses that my car is about right, I > underestimated the expected MPG and the later sub's with bigger motor > and in some cases auto trans, would deliver about the same or almost > same gas mileage! > > Can I find an AWD solution of any kind, that gets closer to 30? > Havent found it yet! > > So far, for $1600 I like the sub though... > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, September 01, 2008 11:57 PM > To: Larry Alster > Cc: Chris; [email protected] > Subject: Re: NMC - OTM Subaru MPG question > > I drove '98 Impreza wagon with a very similar 2.2l and 5-speed, and I > averaged 24-25 mpg in mixed driving, and 28 or so on the interstate. > > It was a great car, very stout. Just don't panic when missing a 1-2 > shift while trying to climb out of the mud. 2nd gear can be ground > down in a heartbeat ;) > > On 8/31/08, Larry Alster <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I've got a 2006 Impreza 4 door and get 16MPG daily. Oh did I mention >> it's a Stage 2 STi. J >> >> >> >> Seriously though I really don't think Subarus get the best gas >> mileage but they are pretty stout and reliable cars. >> >> >> >> For the money how could you really go wrong with 24 MPG. The money >> you saved getting the car will help offset not get 26 to 28 mpg for >> quite a long time. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Larry >> >> White Knight 1991 Crystal White #99 CSP >> Silver Bullet 1992 Silverstone #17 SM2 FM I+ Turbo >> Honey B 1992 Sunburst Yellow #99 SM2L JR Supercharger >> Whooosh 2004 Titanium Mazdaspeed MX-5 >> >> LowCountry Miata <http://www.lowcountrymiataclub.net> >> http://www.lowcountrymiataclub.net >> Masters Miata >> RAGS 074 >> >> >> >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris >> Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2008 12:25 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: NMC - OTM Subaru MPG question >> >> >> >> hi all, >> >> >> >> i found an AWD car that can do some towing, to replace my ranger. a >> 1996 Subaru Impreza 5spd 2.2l >> >> >> >> gasaroo showed paople getting high 20's for MPG, while others >> reported mid 20's, but my first check shows 24 MPG (not towing >> anything) >> >> >> >> I guess I was hoping for a little better since it';s a 5 speed and i >> dont drive like a maniac. >> >> >> >> any thoughts or experiences on a OTM that has AWD and can do light >> towing (at least 1200lbs)? >> >> >> >> if I didnt need AWD, I'd get a 94 - 97 Miata and put in big brakes >> and obviously some kind of FM power mods and have a do-it-all car, >> but the end of my street is a water access point and I like to put my >> small boat in there every so often. and we get snow a few times each winter. >> >> >> >> also, any general subaru experiences would be great. so far, I >> notice the car has a lot of torque at lower RPM,s from such a small >> displacement > motor. >> the impreza also tight and while not very sexy as a 4 door, has clean >> lines and plenty of trunk space. >> >> >> >> it only cost $1600 with 125k on the clock >> >> >> >> anyone with any subaru (or other AWD/4WD) whats your everyday MPG? >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Miatapower mailing list > [email protected] > http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower > _______________________________________________ Miatapower mailing list [email protected] http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower _______________________________________________ Miatapower mailing list [email protected] http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower
