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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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I'm just wondering if you shift into 6th at 40 MPH. In my car with the 3.73's that'll drop the RPMs to about 1100 (from memory) or so.

Yes, of course I do, there is no reason not to, does hurt the car and its very fast to downshift if needed.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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MPG *was* a factor in my purchase, not a big one, though with a 98% highway commute. I noticed she sips fuel like a refined duchess drinking tea until you drop the hammer - she then sucks gas like a drunken soccer thug goes through Guinness.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Kinyodas
MPG *was* a factor in my purchase, not a big one, though with a 98% highway commute. I noticed she sips fuel like a refined duchess drinking tea until you drop the hammer - she then sucks gas like a drunken soccer thug goes through Guinness.

Perfect analogy lol.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by abianchi

Perfect analogy lol.
My 500 never sips.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by abianchi
Yes, of course I do, there is no reason not to, does hurt the car and its very fast to downshift if needed.
I think you meant "doesn't" hurt the car. The car seems a little. . .woozy at RPMs that low, but I've never noticed any chugging so you're probably right.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Kinyodas
MPG *was* a factor in my purchase, not a big one, though with a 98% highway commute. I noticed she sips fuel like a refined duchess drinking tea until you drop the hammer - she then sucks gas like a drunken soccer thug goes through Guinness.
As it should be. You gotta love these cars. The only time the Wifey's gets driven reasonably hard is when I drive. With the 4.6L auto, it averages around 20 combined. Has been as high as 29 mpg highway crusing on a perfect day w/perfect road conditions. If the '13 gets anywhere close I'll be as happy as a mule eatin' briars. If it don't, I'll still be as happy as...........well you know.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Steven
I think you meant "doesn't" hurt the car. The car seems a little. . .woozy at RPMs that low, but I've never noticed any chugging so you're probably right.

Absolutely, my mistake. And ya, it doesnt bog, but as you said its not the fastest thing at low RPM.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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Of course in reality non of us ever get anywhere near the EPA estimate with these cars.

Actually I routinely exceed EPA estimates in my V6. I do 95% of my driving in the city and over the past 3,000 miles I've averaged 21.9 MPG according to the car computer.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Moustang
Actually I routinely exceed EPA estimates in my V6. I do 95% of my driving in the city and over the past 3,000 miles I've averaged 21.9 MPG according to the car computer.

I'm getting well over EPA city also with my 5.0
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 11SHELBYGT500
I don't what has changed but nobody buys a mustang for fuel economy, nobody.
But I get 19.678mpg!
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by abianchi
I'm getting well over EPA city also with my 5.0
Have you even gone through a tank yet? lol Enjoying it?
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackbird.

But I get 19.678mpg!
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MustangNick
Have you even gone through a tank yet? lol Enjoying it?
Well right now my AVG mpg is showing 19... And I most definitely enjoy it. I also do 90% freeway driving when i'm going to work.

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Sorry, had to.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackbird.

Well right now my AVG mpg is showing 19... And I most definitely enjoy it. I also do 90% freeway driving when i'm going to work.
I average 18 so, you're not having enough fun.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 11SHELBYGT500
I average 18 so, you're not having enough fun.
Ok, so it says 18.7 but it did say 19 a week ago. It's been consistently dropping. You get 18 in your 5.4? That's pretty darn good.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Blackbird.

Ok, so it says 18.7 but it did say 19 a week ago. You get 18 in your 5.4? That's pretty darn good.
Yes, 18 is the best I can do
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 11SHELBYGT500

I average 18 so, you're not having enough fun.
I dont think you are either, im getting 14 :joke:
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 11SHELBYGT500
Yes, 18 is the best I can do
Maybe it's you that's not having enough fun.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Cali-Nt54

I dont think you are either, im getting 14 :joke:
Agreed, dam you SoCal traffic. LOL are you in Ca?
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