500 mile trip

[nextcar]

I just drove 250 miles each way, mostly freeway in my 4.6 genny. Round trip MPG 27.2, and that's with 4 people in the car, going between 75-80mph.
The ride was very quiet unless the pavement was rough. It was mostly comfortable except for bumpy surfaces in which case a Lexus or Toyota Camry would have absorbed the bumps better.

For the first time in my life, I used the active cruise control, set at 80 mph. Wonderful feature as I can rest my right leg and not have to constantly disengage when a car slows down ahead. It's amazing how the car slows down then speeds up smoothly, all the while keeping a constant distance behind a car.

 

[dlevitt]

Were you using regular or premium Gas?
I'm getting 26+on the highway on regular but was trying to see if premium would give better mileage or performance. I drive it like a luxury sedan and not a sports car.

 

[nextcar]

Were you using regular or premium Gas?
I'm getting 26+on the highway on regular but was trying to see if premium would give better mileage or performance. I drive it like a luxury sedan and not a sports car.

I always use regular gas. Maybe I'll try premium some day.

 

[Crusty Old Shellback]

I did a 200 mile highway trip yesterday with regular gas. Got 27.9 in my R Spec with the cruise set at 72 Love tha adpative cruise.

 

[jmo51]

Did a 600 round trip in the R-Spec last week. Averaged 25.8 at 79 mph and the car ran like a dream, even on the rough parts of I40. I was sure glad I had the clear bra done as parts of the trip were very windy.

 

[YEH]

The ride was very quiet unless the pavement was rough. It was mostly comfortable except for bumpy surfaces in which case a Lexus or Toyota Camry would have absorbed the bumps better.

Can no longer say that about the new Camry; the stiffer suspension on the new Camry results in a ride more like the Sonata and Accord.

 

[nextcar]

Can no longer say that about the new Camry; the stiffer suspension on the new Camry results in a ride more like the Sonata and Accord.

oh, how interesting. too bad, as many people like the old camry ride.
i have not driven the new camry.