This past weekend I had to go see a friend that lives in Hollywood (About 45miles away), and I took Interstate 75 which is a very broad and rural expressway. I couldn't believe how stable this car is at 140mph! It practically felt like 75 or 60. It is truly unbelievable. Has anyone made it to this speed or a higher speed yet? Tell us your stories!
XL
2003.5 5AT Sedan | Ivory Pearl | Graphite Leather | Sport | Premium | Aerokit W/Rear Spoiler
I hit around 135 on the toll rd the other day (I say around because its hard to stare at the speedometer when going that fast). Had to slow down because I was coming up on other vehicles. I don't like hitting those kinds of speeds around other cars for obvious reasons. She was smooth as can be at that speed. Hope to hit the limiter at some point. There's nothing like the adrenaline rush you get when hitting the limit.
'03 AT Sedan | Brilliant Silver | Willow Leather | Sport | Premium | Aerokit w/Spoiler | Nav
I'm right there with you XZ. Does wonders for the gas mileage, but who cares. Gas prices are falling anyway.
Speaking of which, I have been paying $1.79 for 93 octane in Houston. During my road trip, I had to refuel in Austin where the nav system let me know I was running out of fuel. So I did a search for the nearest Exxon and made a b-line. To my great surprise, they had 93 octane there for $1.40. Saved me almost $8 on a full tank. Pretty sweet!
'03 AT Sedan | Brilliant Silver | Willow Leather | Sport | Premium | Aerokit w/Spoiler | Nav
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by G-Class
I've been up to 145mph and the car still was pulling!
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Now that I have yet to do! 140 and I just let go... I gotta make it to 160 next time!
XL
2003.5 5AT Sedan | Ivory Pearl | Graphite Leather | Sport | Premium | Aerokit W/Rear Spoiler
153? mine won't go over 147--been there a few times now--the governer is unlike that of other cars--u just can't go any quicker--no fuel cutout jerking or anything. It was still pulling at 145 though. Pretty stable too i think dif tires would help--215/55 goodyears -- i put pirellis on all of my other cars-- i think they handle better[finger]
153? mine won't go over 147--been there a few times now--the governer is unlike that of other cars--u just can't go any quicker--no fuel cutout jerking or anything. It was still pulling at 145 though. Pretty stable too i think dif tires would help--215/55 goodyears -- i put pirellis on all of my other cars-- i think they handle better[finger]
well u have fun there brother--in the meentime i will just get some sticky tires--i think it will be quite a bit cheaper than 19's and a new rear end--lol[bowdown]
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