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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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"Demonstrating that race-bred performance and sedan-like fuel economy are not mutually exclusive."

That's the description they give for the new Grand Sport coupe.

My question is, really? Is that why you should buy a Grand Sport, because it has sedan-like fuel economy? I feel like it should say something else.

Just sayin'.
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They get great gas mileage in sixth gear at highway speeds . . .for most folks, I'm thinking that's a good thing.

Don't over-think it . . .Jus' sayin' . . . Just some marketing rookie lookin' fer a hook. (fail)
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by GS-Zero
"Demonstrating that race-bred performance and sedan-like fuel economy are not mutually exclusive."

That's the description they give for the new Grand Sport coupe.

My question is, really? Is that why you should buy a Grand Sport, because it has sedan-like fuel economy? I feel like it should say something else.

Just sayin'.
Guess you haven't seen the TON of posts on CF where folks are bragging about their gas mileage! Sure it's important.
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 10:17 PM
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The 350 miles to Funfest last week was 34.5 there and 33.2 returning. I think there was a slight tail wind on the trip to Effingham.

I must add though that I was in 6th gear and cruise set at 60 mph all the way was interstate.

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