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Ms. Denmark
12-10-2009, 07:15 PM
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DOOM
12-10-2009, 07:30 PM
Shoulda got muffin man to get you a blue mm for a daily.

Bigdogjim
12-10-2009, 07:33 PM
NO I think chip will be find. Aviator is an SUV not a truck:) per sez. Should ride better than a "truck"

If you can swing it then do a service on the aviator, tune up all filters, flush all fluids.

CRUZTAKER
12-10-2009, 07:49 PM
..... And most distressing, I can actually see the gas gage draining down as I drive. :eek: Getting about 15.1 MPG.


This is to be expected.
The truck weighs in excess of 5500 lbs or so.

We have however gotten 13mph hauling a Marauder on a 2500 lb trailer at 80 mph with it.;)

Bluerauder
12-11-2009, 05:31 AM
... BTW the color is Gold Ash Metallic.....

Developing a lisp are we ?? ;)

Didn't hear you say that you liked it. Not developing a case of buyer's remorse are you? Just turn up the radio volume and put duct tape over the gas gauge.

I am sure that the Silver Bullitt is not lonely as long as Mr. Man has the keys. I'd be checking the mileage every day. :P

Dark_Knight7096
12-11-2009, 11:38 AM
And most distressing, I can actually see the gas gage draining down as I drive. :eek: Getting about 15.1 MPG.


LOL. I wish. My '06 Harley F-150 get's 13.1, and I don't even try to calculate the MPG on my MM, though it's probably lower than that. All I know is I can't park under overhangs or drive thrus and leave the car running for long periods of time without getting nauseas(sp?), looking at the car from the outside you can actually watch the gas fumes come out the pipes, lol.


Congrats on the Aviator though man, they are sweet rides!

FreddieH
12-11-2009, 11:53 AM
Been daily driving my new (to me) Aviator for a couple of weeks now. (BTW the color is Gold Ash Metallic.....thank you RoyLPita!) Anyway, there are several differences between my Marauder and Chip that I need to get used to. First, it's a truck with a roof rack and therefore has more interior noise. Then there's the issue of being aerodynamically challenged. And most distressing, I can actually see the gas gage draining down as I drive. :eek: Getting about 15.1 MPG.

On the up side, I'm not putting anymore daily wear & tear on my Marauder......but I do sort of feel bad pulling out of the driveway in Chip, and leaving the Silver Bullit behind. I wonder if he feels betrayed....or lonely....or jealous? LOL
He probably feels "SPECIAL", He now has time to relax!

merc6
12-11-2009, 12:09 PM
Every now and then sit in it for a few mins so it doesn't get a feel of abandonment.

SILVERSURFER03
12-11-2009, 12:16 PM
You call your avator "chip" and mm is "dale" ???

offroadkarter
12-11-2009, 12:18 PM
15? thats not so horrible, my truck gets 12 as long as i dont go past 1/4 throttle....



Are you going to bring your DD to the car show next season? I'm sure jim will be impressed by that lincoln motor :D

Crown Vicman
12-11-2009, 12:25 PM
LOL Im sure he feels betrayed.

gmtech
12-11-2009, 12:49 PM
I dont get much better on the MM, maybe 15mpg. Gettin about 9 or so on the L with a little boosting here and there. Got 16 out of the Lightning on my way home from buying it ,215 miles from home ,all Interstate:flamer:

Ms. Denmark
12-12-2009, 07:54 AM
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Ms. Denmark
12-12-2009, 08:05 AM
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SC Cheesehead
12-12-2009, 09:20 AM
Shoulda gone with a Blue MM like Doomie said. Park that, and use the SB for a DD. ;)

offroadkarter
12-12-2009, 12:55 PM
HEY I missed you Ryan! I guess I could bring it out to the shows. But would you and Mr. Man still let me hang with the cool Marauder crowd? :cool: Actually, if we parked it next to the MMs we could highlight the common features....limited production vehicle....same engine....LOL


That guy with the neon might try to sneak in between again :eek:



So what mods do you have planned for the aviator? Eaton swap?

Ms. Denmark
12-12-2009, 05:59 PM
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JUST 1BULLITT
12-12-2009, 07:56 PM
Sounds like you're enjoying it...and 15MPG ain't bad at all...that's combined I assume?? (What do you get on the HWY??) Does it require Premium Unleaded too?? :bigcry:

Bigdogjim
12-13-2009, 06:20 AM
Hey Mrs.D do not worry about MPG's my '95 F-150 gets 11:)

The motorcoach (bus to you) gets 7............................. ........

Ms. Denmark
12-13-2009, 06:34 AM
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