4000S gas mileage, (was Re: 4000S, saw for sale, Wisconsin)

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> Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 16:58:14 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Orin Eman <orin@wolfenet.com>
> Subject: Re: 4000S, saw for sale, Wisconsin
> 
> > In a note dated 5/26/97 Jerry Fields writes:
> 
> > <<saw the following vehicle for sale:...1985 Audi 4000 S...32MPG...price
> > $1650.00>>
> 
> > ???? One of two possiblities, either the seller is out and out lying, or this
> > car is driven VERY gently. 32 mpg from a 4kq???? Never seen even close from
> > any of the 3 I've owned (including 1 brand new 10 years ago before CA RFGII
> > gas.) By Jerry's description this car sounds a bit rough and not a great
> > deal, but perhaps a fair price.

Note that this car is a 4000S, not a Q.  I routinely get 34mpg from my 
'84 4000S.  I also get 32mpg with the A/C on.  My commute is mostly highway
driving.

Ed Skladany
'84 4000S, 465K miles
'85 BMW 735i