MPG for 99-01 RX300 FWD?
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Well, I'm in the market right now for either a 99 RX300 FWD or a 98 GS300. One of my few deciding factors is how much miles per gallon I'll be getting. I know the ratings are 19 city/24 hwy, but most of us know those numbers are never accurate. I'll probably be doing about 75% hwy and 25% city.
How many miles per gallon are you guys getting on your 99 RX300 FWD? I guess this question applies to the 99-01 RX300 FWDs, please reply.
Thanks!
How many miles per gallon are you guys getting on your 99 RX300 FWD? I guess this question applies to the 99-01 RX300 FWDs, please reply.
Thanks!
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My average right now says 19.2 and that is since about the beginning of 2001. That is with mostly city driving. With mixed city/highway driving I'll average 22mpg. Pure highway I will get a little more. It has been going steadily down from 19.9 since I have driving exclusively in the city (i like to push the gas a bit too -giddyup!) since the beginning of may, so that isn't bad.
I would say the difference in gas mileage b/t the two is not that different so I would base the decision more on your needs and wants. I'm sure after a while of thinking about it you will come to one sure decision.
I would say the difference in gas mileage b/t the two is not that different so I would base the decision more on your needs and wants. I'm sure after a while of thinking about it you will come to one sure decision.
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I have seen my '99 RX decrease MPG over the years (haha its been 2 but its still noticeable).
When I first got it it was really nice. It got around 21-22 MPG on the highway.
Recently, I drove to MI from Boston and I reset my MPG info so I could see how well I was doing. I let it run the whole trip there and back. I ended up averaging about 19.5-20 now.
Probably its cause the cars getting old.
But I usually drive to work in stop and go traffic and I average about 17.7 MPG. I got the 17.7 only after an oil change (it went up from 17.6 haha ).
I feel pretty lousy now that I have the lowest MPG out of everyone that posted.
Well, I hope this info helps the thread starter make some decisions.
~goncookoo
When I first got it it was really nice. It got around 21-22 MPG on the highway.
Recently, I drove to MI from Boston and I reset my MPG info so I could see how well I was doing. I let it run the whole trip there and back. I ended up averaging about 19.5-20 now.
Probably its cause the cars getting old.
But I usually drive to work in stop and go traffic and I average about 17.7 MPG. I got the 17.7 only after an oil change (it went up from 17.6 haha ).
I feel pretty lousy now that I have the lowest MPG out of everyone that posted.
Well, I hope this info helps the thread starter make some decisions.
~goncookoo
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