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Old 10-19-2010, 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by bigwave2255 View Post
my previous car was a 4cyl Mazda 6, and while wanting a bigger car i was also concerned about fuel economy, as i travel about 3000- 3500 km per month.

the Mazda used around 8.2 litres per hundred and i was prepared to sacrifice some economy, but that said i am real pleased with what i,m getting
8.2 ltrs/100 kms equates to 36 mpg from the Mazda ..which is very similar to the 34 mpg you getting now out of the X5 and some owners are getting 37 mpg +
I am getting 30 mpg but I am riding on the 20" staggered,so on 17-19" s pretty sure upto 37 mpg is easily attainable.
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