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Feb 24, 2007 | 02:57 PM

#16

07Txlex

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From: Fort Worth, Texas

I like the new calculations.. It doesn't make me feel so bad about getting 18. something all the time..

Feb 24, 2007 | 05:28 PM

#17

mrweaver7

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From: Florida

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Originally Posted by y2ks2k

I couldnt browse the page but I have 5K miles on my IS350 with an average of 17mpg. I have never found estimates anywhere near what I get. I think the Sti was at 21 and I got 14.

Make sure you don't necessarily rely on the onboard gas mileage estimator. It isn't always dead on. I have had my car since late Nov. 06 and I use a handy software program on my Palm Pilot that calculates fuel efficiency (its a very simple calculation). I have 4,000 miles and my combined average is 24 mpg but remember, I am still in the break in period. Also, my highest mpg on one tank has been 26 mpg and the computer told me 28 mpg. I guess the computer will sync with my Palm's actual data after the break-in period.

Feb 24, 2007 | 09:23 PM

#18

jimjaix

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From: NY

Wow, now I feel really bad for my IS 250 AWD because I am getting 11mpg and I do about 50% city and 50% high way. On high way I won't go over 50 mph, and my mileage is at 250

Feb 24, 2007 | 10:57 PM

#19

is350WHT

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From: CA

I get about 23, but that's on the winter mix fuel (I guess)
Was getting 24-25 during the summer.

But then I drive slow most of the time.

Feb 25, 2007 | 04:25 AM

#20

jezza

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From: MA

My lifetime average in my 350 is 25.9. I can easily get 28mpg avg out of a tank if I control my right foot a bit. But as others have mentioned, it really depends entirely on what type of driving you do, and for the most part I'm going 55-75mpg on surface roads or 80mph on the highway, with few stops.