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Re: I traded 02' Linear for 2008 Kia Optima Posted by saabsince 93b [Email] (#972) [Profile/Gallery] (more from saabsince 93b) on Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:54:36 In Reply to: I traded 02' Linear for 2008 Kia Optima, Christain_C, Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:30:00 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
21 mpg!!! City driving I hope. I just drove my 2001 Aero with 160,000 miles on it to The Sierras from LA at times I was getting 34 mpg at 70mph in the desert at 4000 feet. For 350miles the average was 31.8 mpg.
I have NEVER gotten 21.
On the long climb up to Mammoth Lakes from Bishop, I was at 6500 feet elevation cruising at 55 on this climb. An optima passed me very very gradually. When they were by, I downshifted to 3rd, hit 5000 rpm, then into 4th to 5000. I went from 55 to 95 up a steep hill at that altitude. bye bye Optima.......never say them again. Maybe he did get 3 mpg more than me! But the 95 on this trip was relaxing, cruising, great air, great radio, great safety, great power.......just plain a great car. And I really appreciate that. I am just one of those nuts who know the Saab 95 Aero is one of the best cars in the world. I am talking about the old generation.
We have 2 of them and love them. We have had loads of other cars including some Japanese ones.....and you can't beat the Saab.
to each his own. I personally know something good when I see it.
_______________________________________ NOW OWN: 2000 95 Imola Red Aero 5 door stick - my ride HAVE OWNED: 2003 95 Black Aero 4 door auto Mary Ann's car 2004 95 Black Aero 5 door wagon 2001 95 Silver Aero 4 door stick 2001 95 Silver Aero 5 door wagon automatic 1999 95 Combi stick 1997 9000 Aero stick red 1988 900 SPG black 1988 900 Convertible black 1985 900 3 door turbo spg kit silver 1979 900 3 door turbo early 900 production 1966 96 2 stroke red 1960 95 wagon red 1959 93b light yellow
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