RX350 vs. IS350 mpg

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03-16-08, 10:53 AM

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llamaboiz

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Change it to the thermometer. Obsessing over fuel mileage is the game played by Prius owners.

Now that is hilarious

haha yea i gotta agree, the 350 is a 306hp (318hp before the new hp ratings) fire breathing ANIMO~ in a heavy luxury car, 18-23mpg irl driving is normal.

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03-16-08, 01:49 PM

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I can get 28-30@80 on flat highways....but my average is about 23. This car can get great mileage....if you let it.

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03-16-08, 09:12 PM

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I got an RX350 as a loaner while getting the VVTi sprocket TSIB work done. It used WAY more gas than I use in my IS350 when driven the same way. I spent a whole lot more time with my foot planted on the floor of the RX than I ever do the IS. FWIW, I usually get ~21 mpg with my IS, and I got ~16.5 with the RX. It's also a slug off the line and on the road. I would never choose to own one.