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Apr 21, 2007 | 08:10 AM

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4TehNguyen

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I got around 21.5 mpg 100% city when I first got it its improving slightly. Are there a lot of hills in VA, theres none in Houston, those will hurt mpg

Apr 21, 2007 | 11:24 AM

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I got around 21.5 mpg 100% city when I first got it its improving slightly. Are there a lot of hills in VA, theres none in Houston, those will hurt mpg

No hills in VA except for one that i use to come back from school. but other than that no hills. And i have been been driving it like five times a day since i just got it, you know making exxcuses to go out and drive it. I guess everything will be better after the first oil change.

Apr 21, 2007 | 11:31 AM

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Comeon if you can afford a 40,000+ car and you are worried about fuel mileage?

Apr 21, 2007 | 12:38 PM

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It will definitely get better, when i first got it, i was averaging about 15-16mpg and now after 1000 miles and after first oil change i've been averaging 19-20mpg .

Apr 21, 2007 | 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SonnyIs350

Comeon if you can afford a 40,000+ car and you are worried about fuel mileage?

It's not about affordability. We're comparing notes if we noticed any mpg improvement. Just nice to know mpg improved after break in period.

Apr 21, 2007 | 03:36 PM

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hengkoy

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Originally Posted by Bigrahizzl

Hey guys I just got my new IS350 on monday and i wanted to know thast when you guys first got you car did it do poor gas millage. My cars stcker saya that i will do around 21MPG but right now with only 220 miles im doing arounf 14-17 and my driving habbit is good. Does this mean i have to wait to break the car in untill it will do its original MPG

Guess what, I'm averaging 0 mpg coz my IS350 is not here yet!!! I'll let you know in about 3-4 months, I just ordered mine Monday. I can't wait! I'll be glad to offer you some cash for gas if you give me a ride in your new IS, more if you let me drive, but I see you're in VA. Same offer goes to anybody here in SoCal. I'm getting tired of looking at the brochure.

Apr 21, 2007 | 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hengkoy

hey man lol i would but im in VA. but yea you let me know what MPG you get on yours.

Apr 21, 2007 | 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Salil022

It will definitely get better, when i first got it, i was averaging about 15-16mpg and now after 1000 miles and after first oil change i've been averaging 19-20mpg .

MAn im glad to hear that. I hope my car gets better after i break it in and after first oil change.

Apr 21, 2007 | 11:41 PM

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i do mostly city driving and maybe 5-10% of highway, and about 300mpg per full tank. IS 250 AWD

Apr 22, 2007 | 01:36 PM

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i'm getting about 14-15 right now. still less than 150 miles on the car (is350)

Apr 22, 2007 | 10:34 PM

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I got my car Sunday. Driven 224 miles averaging 19.7mpg. 60% city/40% freeway. I live on top of a hill so I'm sure that affects the mpg too. Hope it gets better

Apr 22, 2007 | 11:55 PM

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I got my car Sunday. Driven 224 miles averaging 19.7mpg. 60% city/40% freeway. I live on top of a hill so I'm sure that affects the mpg too. Hope it gets better

Yea im hoping for that too. But i drove it on the highway today going about 70mph and i was averaging about 30 mpg and that trying to keep it at the same RPM at all time and maybe letting off the peddal once and awhile. But i was happy i was getting atleast that much on the highway.

Apr 23, 2007 | 09:18 AM

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i get 18 city and 30 hw in a 250 awd

Apr 24, 2007 | 04:25 AM

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LOL!!!! Do you really think that the window sticker's EPA ratings are accurate??????

Realistic? No. Doable? Yes. I've been able to do it in every car I've owned for the past 20 years. The only problem is that you have to drive like you've got a trunk full of fine china and a raw egg between your foot and the gas pedal.