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EPA estimates off but still love my H3

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Old 12-07-2006, 04:25 AM
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EPA 20hwy/18city..You DID read the superfine print disclaimer:

"*Test results based on driving downwind, downhill on a 45 degree incline with the a/c off and gear in neutral."

I've finally accepted the fact that I'll never get rid of my leadfoot and that getting 12mpg is something I can live with. And as wilsoada put it, 'Oh yeah, I hava a hummer'.

Can't wait till I throw on my 35's, I'll probably be saying it more often
 
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Old 12-07-2006, 05:47 AM
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I am driving 60/40 city/Highway.
the H3 has now 6500 miles and I never do less than 315 miles on a full tank.
BTW, here in France we use 95 oct gasoline, maybe that helps.

Anyway, relax. Here the gasoline price is about the double than in the USA ....
 
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I haven't yet heard of anyone getting the MPG that they say you'll get.
 
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Old 12-07-2006, 11:00 AM
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I haven't yet heard of anyone getting the MPG that they say you'll get.
Sorry, I don't understand,
' they' don't say anything, I am doing 315 miles with 80/83 liters.driving 40% city and 60% highway.
 
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Old 12-07-2006, 02:24 PM
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ORIGINAL: Sugardaddy

I haven't yet heard of anyone getting the MPG that they say you'll get.
Sorry, I don't understand,
' they' don't say anything, I am doing 315 miles with 80/83 liters.driving 40% city and 60% highway.
I think sugardaddy isn't challenging your statement, but just speaking in general. I believe what he means is, he hasn't seen any vehicle that gets the mpg that the manufacturer claims it will get.
 
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Old 12-07-2006, 06:21 PM
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Well, that an international misunderstanding!

Thanks Fireman.

Sorry for that SD
 
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Old 12-08-2006, 07:53 PM
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Time to follow-up. I did about a 50/50 split of highway and local traffic BUT I did add air to each tire. The dealership set the tire pressure at 30 PSI for each but I raised it to 40-42 PSI. The last tank of gas did give me between 16 and 18 MPG. I just need to remember to drop the tire pressure when going off road! Thanks!
 
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