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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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Only took 4.5 years
I haven't reset my Avg MPG the whole time either, so I get about 22MPG with my IS350. I used to be able to get 26MPG, but seems like she's getting less efficient.

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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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1. Kinda of gas?
2. Oil change...
3. Other maintenance items...
4. Maybe you're heavier on the accelerator?
5. Any kind of mods?
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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wow, 100k... i got my car in 07 and i still havent broken 25k
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ApokC
1. Kinda of gas?
2. Oil change...
3. Other maintenance items...
4. Maybe you're heavier on the accelerator?
5. Any kind of mods?
I mostly use Costco premium gas, and I always do 5k oil changes. The only major service I did was the 60k one so far. I plan on doing the 120K service when the time comes. I always tend to drive in snow mode (less jerky in traffic) and don't zoom zoom at all. No real performance mods, just stock

I do have a KN air filter though
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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any problems to date? I'm at 53k on my 07.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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I've done pretty much all recalls. The biggest problem I've had is with the right rear door lock actuator. It went bad, and so every night my alarm would go off because it would register it as getting unlocked. I was able to buy a new actuator and install myself for $300. My Mark Levinson cd player also died. I was able to replace myself for $200. The car is very easy to fix with CL support.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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26MPG??? I AM happy if I ever break 23.. and thats driving like my grandma with no right leg
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 03:37 PM
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id be happy with 23 or 26....my awd 250 gets 18-19 mpg....beats my old tbss at 11 mpg though
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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I'm almost 80000, KM that is.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 03:50 PM
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using the snow feature for the tranny lowers MPG's IMO
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JKellz
using the snow feature for the tranny lowers MPG's IMO
really? can you give some reasoning? I do it mostly for the smoother ride during traffic.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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I've broken 35 driving to Vegas, it all depends on how u drive, just put the curise control on at 70 on snow mode, but congrats on the big 100k, may u drive for 100k more
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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26MPG I am lucky to get 18 -19
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jewel
Only took 4.5 years
I haven't reset my Avg MPG the whole time either, so I get about 22MPG with my IS350. I used to be able to get 26MPG, but seems like she's getting less efficient.

Actually if you took it in for all the recalls one of them (I think the accelerator one) reset mine.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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4.5 years for 100k! congrats on reaching the 100k mark!
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