Bill's never really recovered from all those years as an Audi/Porsche/VW tech.
Keith Tanner Flyin' Miata [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.flyinmiata.com 1-800-FLY-MX5s (orders) 1-970-464-5600 (tech) > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Cardell > Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 11:14 AM > To: Chris; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Cc: [email protected] > Subject: RE: NMC - OTM Subaru MPG question > > Run awaaaaay! > > > 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 > _______________________________________________ Miatapower mailing list [email protected] http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower
