RE: NMC - OTM Subaru MPG question

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-----Original Message-----
From: miatapower-bounces@???
[mailto:miatapower-bounces@???] On Behalf Of Chris
Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 11:03 AM
To: ccs@???
Cc: miatapower@???
Subject: RE: NMC - OTM Subaru MPG question

I was wondering about the audi's, but arent they expensive to maintain?



-----Original Message-----
From: ccs@??? [mailto:ccs@???]
Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 10:23 AM
To: Chris
Cc: dillon.boyer@???; 'Larry Alster'; miatapower@???
Subject: RE: NMC - OTM Subaru MPG question

Audi's with the 1.8T and the 2.0T get pretty close to 30MPG.

I borrowed a friend's APR chipped 2007 A4 Avant 2.0T and got 31MPG on a
45 mile highway commute to work once. And that was with a few
full-throttle bursts to get up to cruising speed. ;-)



> Thanks for the info!
>
> Looks like from the MPG responses that my car is about right, I
> underestimated the expected MPG and the later sub's with bigger motor
> and in some cases auto trans, would deliver about the same or almost
> same gas mileage!
>
> Can I find an AWD solution of any kind, that gets closer to 30?
> Havent found it yet!
>
> So far, for $1600 I like the sub though...
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dillon.boyer@??? [mailto:dillon.boyer@???]
> Sent: Monday, September 01, 2008 11:57 PM
> To: Larry Alster
> Cc: Chris; miatapower@???
> Subject: Re: NMC - OTM Subaru MPG question
>
> I drove '98 Impreza wagon with a very similar 2.2l and 5-speed, and I

> averaged 24-25 mpg in mixed driving, and 28 or so on the interstate.
>
> It was a great car, very stout. Just don't panic when missing a 1-2
> shift while trying to climb out of the mud. 2nd gear can be ground
> down in a heartbeat ;)
>
> On 8/31/08, Larry Alster <Larry@???> wrote:
>> I've got a 2006 Impreza 4 door and get 16MPG daily. Oh did I mention

>> it's a Stage 2 STi. J
>>
>>
>>
>> Seriously though I really don't think Subarus get the best gas
>> mileage but they are pretty stout and reliable cars.
>>
>>
>>
>> For the money how could you really go wrong with 24 MPG. The money
>> you saved getting the car will help offset not get 26 to 28 mpg for
>> quite a long time.
>>
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>>
>> Larry
>>
>> White Knight 1991 Crystal White #99 CSP
>> Silver Bullet 1992 Silverstone #17 SM2 FM I+ Turbo
>> Honey B 1992 Sunburst Yellow #99 SM2L JR Supercharger
>> Whooosh 2004 Titanium Mazdaspeed MX-5
>>
>> LowCountry Miata <http://www.lowcountrymiataclub.net>
>> http://www.lowcountrymiataclub.net
>> Masters Miata
>> RAGS 074
>>
>>
>>
>> From: miatapower-bounces@???
>> [mailto:miatapower-bounces@???] On Behalf Of Chris
>> Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2008 12:25 PM
>> To: miatapower@???
>> Subject: NMC - OTM Subaru MPG question
>>
>>
>>
>> hi all,
>>
>>
>>
>> i found an AWD car that can do some towing, to replace my ranger. a
>> 1996 Subaru Impreza 5spd 2.2l
>>
>>
>>
>> gasaroo showed paople getting high 20's for MPG, while others
>> reported mid 20's, but my first check shows 24 MPG (not towing
>> anything)
>>
>>
>>
>> I guess I was hoping for a little better since it';s a 5 speed and i
>> dont drive like a maniac.
>>
>>
>>
>> any thoughts or experiences on a OTM that has AWD and can do light
>> towing (at least 1200lbs)?
>>
>>
>>
>> if I didnt need AWD, I'd get a 94 - 97 Miata and put in big brakes
>> and obviously some kind of FM power mods and have a do-it-all car,
>> but the end of my street is a water access point and I like to put my

>> small boat in there every so often. and we get snow a few times each
winter.
>>
>>
>>
>> also, any general subaru experiences would be great. so far, I
>> notice the car has a lot of torque at lower RPM,s from such a small
>> displacement
> motor.
>> the impreza also tight and while not very sexy as a 4 door, has clean

>> lines and plenty of trunk space.
>>
>>
>>
>> it only cost $1600 with 125k on the clock
>>
>>
>>
>> anyone with any subaru (or other AWD/4WD) whats your everyday MPG?
>>
>>
>
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