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Old 07-27-2005, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by BluEyes
More than once I found it very convenient to put it in first and just roll along at idle as everyone just creeed along. I could even use the idle adjuster on the dash to adjust my speed a bit.

Yeah, and the best mileage I have seen is 35mpg going 60mph in 100% interstate highway driving, so I'm sure that guy is full of it.
That's interesting that you do that too. I discovered the 1st gear idle at 5mph awhile ago. It's a nifty trick. I can't use it too often since the traffic signals cause stop and go mostly.

35mpg!....I can barely crack 25mpg going 60mph until the tank runs out with my W115 240D
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