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Old 12-02-07, 01:59 PM
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Default 350 AWD real MPG and break in

Can anyone give me any idea of real world city MPG after break in? last tanks were only 14.9 and 15.3 mpg. I also considered colder temps. as playing a role as well as early miles (less than 500)
Old 12-02-07, 04:21 PM
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I'm averaging 18-19 with about 70/20 city/highway driving. More highway the higher the number. Only if I'm heavy on the pedal does it go below 18.
Old 12-02-07, 04:51 PM
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Mostly freeway driving in the city and getting around 22 MPG. - Road Trips on the highways I get 30 MPG.
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I average about 22-24 mpg here in NJ, mixed driving.
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I average about 22-24 MPG here in NE. I'd say 60 highway 40 city driving.

On roadtrips I get about 29 MPG.
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14/15 City
26/27 highway

I must say, im pleased. You can get better city mileage
by keeping off the gas pedal, but whats the fun in that?
On the highway i try to use the brakes sparingly
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350AWD
16 City
28 Hwy
Old 12-05-07, 05:03 PM
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I have a 2007 GS350 AWD. Mixed driving and I just hit thousand miles today and I'm seeing 24mpg.
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Default variation in AWD and RWD as well as climates

looks like the MPG is better in the warmer climates
Old 12-06-07, 08:14 AM
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Keep your acceleration RPM in the 3k range or less. Anything more...dumps more fuel which in turn yields lower fuel economy numbers.
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I am getting horrible gas mileage 13.2city on my trip computer. I dont do any hwy driving as its all local roads with traffic lights on my way to/from the office.

its about a 15-20min drive each way and I think the 13 number is rather low for an AWD 350.

I just cruise in this car, I barely ever step on the pedal or go over 35mph.
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Give it some time, some cars dont even achieve their best mileage until 5000 miles or so. Of couse the winter gas in NY dont help.
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^maybe.... I cant wait for the BS diagnosis lexus is probably prepping to give me.
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I can hear it now " Sir, we check your car out and its performing according to factory specs, have a nice day "
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18 mixed freeway / city here in Long Island, NY..

Not thrilled about that at all..


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