10-01-2008, 12:50 PM
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6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Lords Valley, PA
Drives: 2009 Ford Escape Limited Loaded
Posts: 5,176
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Re: 2008 Malibu
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Originally Posted by USA1Fan
Pretty much consistent the whole time. The only real break-in period was the first 500 miles, when I drove by the manual's recommendations, varying speeds, limiting max speed, no cruise, off the highway using rural roads to and from work as much as possible (including more stop and go than I see otherwise). Even then it was over 25 mpg. I'd love to speak about 'city' fuel economy, but I'm afraid my driving hasn't really hit what some consider city conditions over a whole tank, so when others are getting ~20 or less, I can't feel their pain.
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Would you say if you're going to drive mostly highway the V6 is worth the extra $1000? Since people driving highway seem to be getting in the upper 20's.
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