Which One? 2.0t or 3.8

[dlinzy]

If you had it to do over again.

All things considered is the 3.8 worth the difference in MPG this car will be a daily commuter averaging 90 miles a day all highway.


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[daniel417]

I had a 3.8 Track for serveral months (with a cold air intake and cat back exhaust) and I now have basic 2.0 Turbo with a cold air intake and cat back exhaust. Both are great cars. For 99% of the driving I do I find that the 2.0 Turbo is more than adequate. If you like the feel of power then go for the 3.8. I hope this helps a bit.

Cheers.

 

[Soledad]

I'm now averaging 30mpg in my 3.8 GT. I do mostly 70% highway / 30% city. If this were turned around and doing more city than highway I'm sure it would be down around 24mpg or so.

I recently took a long trip (all highway) and was able to eek out a 31.2mpg (calculated) but there were very few hills and my speed was 80mph.

If I had it to do all over again I'd still choose the 3.8. The power, extreme ease of driving and the sound really makes me smile.


Edit: Oops. I guess I should note that I have a K&N filter with the charcoal filter removed. That is my only mod at this time.