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Old 04-16-2008, 07:22 PM
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http://www.fueleconomy.gov/Feg/noframes/1824.shtml

MPG (city)
15

MPG (highway)
23

MPG (combined)
18

thats exactly what im getting, nice to see after 22years im getting what the window sticker said
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Old 04-16-2008, 07:54 PM
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its says 18 for mine too, i bounce between 15mph and 12mpg
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Old 04-16-2008, 08:10 PM
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I got about 15-17 on my 11 to 1 306 last year
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Old 04-16-2008, 10:12 PM
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well im at a 1/4 tank and im at 82miles driven....and it was filled till the gas pumped stopped pumping...either my sending units toasted..or im getting horrible gas mileage
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Old 04-16-2008, 10:22 PM
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I'm getting about 25 highway about 18 in town with the t5 & 2.73's back in. Was getting around 8 city/ 13 highway with c4 & 4.10's
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Old 04-16-2008, 10:24 PM
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Im getting 18 in town and 21 town and hwy combined
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Old 04-16-2008, 10:53 PM
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I get about 19 around town with 3.55 gears and not always using 5th gear when cruising.
About 17mpg when I drive it like I stole it.
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Old 04-16-2008, 11:21 PM
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sheesh, i get 15 at best........ and i live at 5400ft elevation........ sounds like i might be burnin rich!
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Old 04-16-2008, 11:48 PM
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Convertable it the heaviest Stang, ang the AOD doesn't help either.
On the other hand, my 90 MarkVII gets about 17mpg around town.
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Old 04-17-2008, 12:07 AM
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very true

gotta decide if i wanna do heads........or put on a built t5......... moneys sittin there waitin, and im waiting for better wheather
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