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The mileage for the entire weekend was 31.3MPG including several trips around town at our final destination. Overall happy with the numbers as this was our first trial in hilly terrain and you can not always use up the energy on the way down as the speeds get excessive when going down a 7 mile hill. Also I did not really slow it down. I kept with the speed limits which at some points was 75MPH. I could have done much better if I left the wife...

Quote: Originally Posted by gabe1475 The car sales man actually said we would get better mileage. I figured he was full of s**t. Yep, he was.

Just as additional info, my car turns 2200rpms at 60mph and 2500 at 70mph

I just saw a new Forester today. It's huge, easily as large as a mid-90's Jeep Grand Cherokee. And seeing a new Outback makes me dislike how bloated Subaru vehicles have become. Even though I'm eligible for discounts on Subaru vehicles through a professional organization, I would not want one. Far too much vehicle for my needs. (even my current one is)

The current Forrester is a sweet machine, I think it's surpassed RAV4, CRV, & Escape in terms of the overall package, but especially driveability. I'm not sure if I'd trust the OEM MPG readout, though.

Quote: Originally Posted by gabe1475 I specifically went with the MT cause I don't like the 4 speed auto, nor do I understand why any car made today would have a 4speed. Would love it if it came in a 6spd MT to get awesome milleage even when crusing over 75. What RPMs does it spin at 60 mph? My old Subaru turns 2700 RPM, and this short gearing contributed to an FE that was poor until finding this site and learning to do better. I want...

We have an 08 Outback and love the car. My non hyper-milling wife get 28 mpg in the city. I didn't think that the AWD was needed, but after a few years of driving it, I've become a big fan. The stability is incredible. Even in tropical downpours the car tracks straight.

We have an 08 Outback and love the car. My non hyper-milling wife get 28 mpg in the city. I didn't think that the AWD was needed, but after a few years of driving it, I've become a big fan. The stability is incredible. Even in tropical downpours the car tracks straight.