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Old 12-28-2005, 09:35 PM
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Cool TL on a Long Drive

Just had the oppertunity to take the TL on a long drive (Phx > Vegas). The TL
performed quite well and avg 22-23 mpg (quite a bit of the drive was done at speeds over 105). All in all it was an enjoyable experiance.

There's only one thing to do was a car that 's as enjoyable to drive as the TL... Trade it in on something else... (see next post).

Chris
Old 12-28-2005, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by cmt1
There's only one thing to do was a car that 's as enjoyable to drive as the TL... Trade it in on something else... (see next post).

Chris



well I know I posted in your other thread but this one doesnt make much sense, but again, take care.
Old 12-29-2005, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by cmt1
There's only one thing to do was a car that 's as enjoyable to drive as the TL... Trade it in on something else... (see next post).

Chris
huh??
Old 12-29-2005, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by cmt1
Just had the oppertunity to take the TL on a long drive (Phx > Vegas).

Chris
I think hes trying to say, as I go back to middle school math, that phoenix is "greater than" las vegas

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Originally Posted by AVI8TIR
I think hes trying to say, as I go back to middle school math, that phoenix is "greater than" las vegas

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Actually, I guess a case could be made for that but without the nomenclatue Phx to Las Vegas. Again, I was very happy with the TL.
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that :imo: isnt very good mileage... I got on my 6spd doing 85-100- 28mph over 300 miles. From Ocala FL- to Miami FL.
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We just recently made the trek from Oklahoma City to Fountain, Colorado for Christmas. With highway driving and piddling in town while there, the total trip was about 1450 miles. Had the cruise set on 79 while on the highway (both ways) and the trunk was loaded with luggage and gifts. The average mpg for the trip was between 30 and 31. I was very pleased.
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Went on a trip from Milwaukee to Atlanta avg MPH was 27 - 29
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Originally Posted by cmt1
Just had the oppertunity to take the TL on a long drive (Phx > Vegas). The TL
performed quite well and avg 22-23 mpg (quite a bit of the drive was done at speeds over 105). All in all it was an enjoyable experiance.

There's only one thing to do was a car that 's as enjoyable to drive as the TL... Trade it in on something else... (see next post).

Chris
Steady speed or a lot af variation? I have done about 27-28MPG at steady 90MPH for about a 100 mile run, then at just less then 75MPH I have seen 30MPG. Around town I got about 22 on my 04TL and usually easily got 26-27MPG on HWY with steady runs at 60-70MPH getting close to 30 and at 55 I averaged 32MPG.
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Let's see... two tanks ago was trying for high mileage around town and got 31... then some longer trips in town and to Austin from Houston.. 30 mpg...

Then... back from Austin to Houston.. with a good amount of 'convoy' with another TL... doing 90 to 100... and the computer says 29!!! And my mom could not tell I was doing 100 except when she said something about the slow trucks....
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Originally Posted by cmt1
Just had the oppertunity to take the TL on a long drive (Phx > Vegas). The TL
performed quite well and avg 22-23 mpg (quite a bit of the drive was done at speeds over 105). All in all it was an enjoyable experiance.

There's only one thing to do was a car that 's as enjoyable to drive as the TL... Trade it in on something else... (see next post).

Chris
how long did that take and how many miles?
Old 01-02-2006, 02:31 AM
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Originally Posted by sAnFrAn_G
how long did that take and how many miles?
h way
I hate to say I'm not sure, but I did not pay attention to the milage. time about 5 hours stopping for lunch each way.
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