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A long time ago... Posted by Larry West [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Pushing mpg's with the V-6, Dan-O, Mon, 12 May 2008 06:40:35 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
...Saab Cars USA loaned me a pre-production 1998 9-5 SE in Cayenne Red, with the V6 to drive on the caravan from Boston to the 1998 Saab Owner's Convention at Hilton Head Island, SC.
I don't know what would have been different with the car, maybe gearing in the autobox, Trionic programming & trim, or what, but it was able to realize 30 MPG, driving 80-85 MPH, in the summer with the AC on. I checked that both with the SID and by doing the math at the fillups.
I haven't hit that yet with my 2002 Arc, and maybe I've slowed down in my old age, so cruising at 80-85 is pretty rare for me these days. But I do note that the mileage does trend better the faster I drive, though I'm certain the trend reverses at some even higher speed.
_______________________________________ Current: 2002 9-5 Aero Kombi Cosmic Blue 2000 9-5 SE sedan, Imola Red 1990 900S Rose Quartz, Auto Past: 1999 9-5 LPT Combi 1999 9-5 LPT sedan 2002 9-5 Arc 1990 900 5-speed 1986 900 turbo Convertible 1991 9000 turbo 1980 99 GLi 1986 900 turbo 1986 900 S 1991 900 turbo 1984 900 turbo 1976 99 GL
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