Gs300 Vs Gs350 Mpg
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Gs300 Vs Gs350 Mpg
from what the manufactures are saying, the GS300 and GS350 gets the same gas mileage. is this true? i though the 350 would have worst gas mileage.
edit: 06 GS300 VS 07 GS350
edit: 06 GS300 VS 07 GS350
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The 350 is a newer, technologically-advanced, gas-efficient engine.
The 300 is an old model that is over 6 years old.
I can get into more complex explanations, but that's pretty much it in a nutshell. Progress by R&D made this new engine more powerful with the same amount of gas efficiency...
The 300 is an old model that is over 6 years old.
I can get into more complex explanations, but that's pretty much it in a nutshell. Progress by R&D made this new engine more powerful with the same amount of gas efficiency...
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To make a correction, the 2006 GS300 has an all new V6 motor for the 3rd Generation GS. The GS300 of previous has had a 2JZ-GE I-6 3.0L cast iron block since it's inception in 1993 (JZS147). The addition of VVT-i was added for the 2nd gen (JZS160) 1998 model year up to 2005. The VVT-i version 2JZ-GE was also found in the 1st generation IS300.
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2007 GS 350
3.5 L V6 RWD
303 horsepower
274 lb-ft of torque
6-Speed Automatic
0-60: 5.7 seconds
21 mpg city/29 mpg highway
2006 GS 300
3.0 L V6 RWD
245 horsepower
230 lb-ft of torque
6-Speed Automatic
0-60: 6.8 seconds
22 mpg city/30 mpg highway
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I've been getting 33 - 34 mpg in my 06 GS 300 on the freeway pretty reliably. I normally drive between 70 and 80. I live in a rural area, so I drive very little in traffic. Is this unusual? It's one of the pleasant surprises that I've had with this car. I've heard that the GS350 is good for about 27 - 29 highway. On average, I'm exceeding the GS 350 mileage by 5-6 mpg. I consider that a substantial difference.
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I've been getting 33 - 34 mpg in my 06 GS 300 on the freeway pretty reliably. I normally drive between 70 and 80. I live in a rural area, so I drive very little in traffic. Is this unusual? It's one of the pleasant surprises that I've had with this car. I've heard that the GS350 is good for about 27 - 29 highway. On average, I'm exceeding the GS 350 mileage by 5-6 mpg. I consider that a substantial difference.
Stock tires and wheels?
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Chocaholic,
I have a 2006 GS300 and Last week I took it for the first time on a 500 mile road trip. starting with a full tank I was getting between 33 to 35 MPG. on level and straight HWY i was getting close to 37 MPG. that only lasted for about 30 minutes then it droped to around 35. My speed was around 70 mph with cruise control on. I was very surprised. usually I get beween 22 - 25 MPG city/HWY driving.
I have a 2006 GS300 and Last week I took it for the first time on a 500 mile road trip. starting with a full tank I was getting between 33 to 35 MPG. on level and straight HWY i was getting close to 37 MPG. that only lasted for about 30 minutes then it droped to around 35. My speed was around 70 mph with cruise control on. I was very surprised. usually I get beween 22 - 25 MPG city/HWY driving.
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Steven...yes, stock 17's with a new set of Khumo ASX's to replace OEM Yoko's.
Taz...those numbers are similar to mine. It's been a pleasant surprise. I would expect better mileage than the 350, but not that big of a difference.
Taz...those numbers are similar to mine. It's been a pleasant surprise. I would expect better mileage than the 350, but not that big of a difference.
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