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Old 04-03-2013, 01:57 PM   #576
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Originally Posted by fielderLS3 View Post


But again, the issue wasn't fuel economy, it was a lack of interest in improving the offerings that provided good fuel economy that was the problem. Those are two different things. And even if they were, I don't think its that relevant to this discussion anyway, as I still contend that there really isn't all that much fuel economy difference (perhaps a marginal improvement) between a turbo-4 and V6 of similar power in real world driving.
Having traded in my LNF powered '08 HHR SS for my '12 1LT LFX(both autos), I can attest that under the same real world driving conditions that the fuel economy difference is minimal. I'm observing 1-2 mpg less and the extra 1 gallon capacity difference makes it almost even. Plus with the LNF, you must run 91+ octane, so I see $ operational evening due to fuel grade choice.
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