Last week I was filling up wives' V6 at gas station, the meter stopped at $100 and tank still wasn't full yet! Is this thing really getting the stated MPG? Or am I just driving it too hard?

 

That's funny... I just switched from Range Rover to Cayenne V6 because of those damn gas prices
Think the V6 is about as economic as they come (only out done by the ML Bluetec).
One thing is for sure, those gas prices will only get worse!

 

Amen. I traded a RR Sport Supercharged, and I have NEVER had a vehicle chew through gas like that car (and premium on top of that). Horrible car for mileage, so V6 can't be that bad. 16-18 in city--that's pretty good. What are you getting?

 

hehehe... I think you know the answer to that already

 

If you're not driving a Smart, Leaf, or Tesla, you're paying too much.

Problem is - they bring along their own costs.

Travel is becoming expensive...

 

for a midsize SUV 18-21mpg is pretty good

 

Ya know what... the new Fisker Carma is a VERY sexy car that I would have bought if the dealer network would've been here in Canada.

I'm keeping my eye on that one!

 

I do not disagree. Finally an electric that makes sense. I'm optimistic.

 

I'd buy one. Lots of potential for a performance electric with gas backup.
But if I really wanted best electric, id buy a Prius and fully convert to all electric with bigger batteries etc. Call me silly

 

Ah, isn't an empty tank and empty tank? Doesn't matter what you MPG are. A car with a 26 gallon tank getting 5 mpg cost the same as a car with a 26 gallon tank getting 30 MPG to fill up.

 

Oh by the way 3 days ago I filled up from an empty tank and it cost $120. Dang I remember when $25 would have filled that bad boy up.

 

Or less...

 

It's all about the range for me. I'd love to spend less on gas but do not mind getting 15-18 mpg if I can go 375-400 miles on a tank.

 

I am amazed that nobody seriously considers to go Diesel. It is a tried and proven technology, here to stay because all the trucks will be around for a long time to come. Diesel engines go forever, there is no need for electrical gizmos' and they will retain more of their value with minimal maintenance and repair. We moved our DD's to VW Jetta Sportswagon diesels. Zero problems, great support everywhere and 600+ miles range. Did I mention torque??

 

Uh, perhaps there is no Diesel Cayenne here yet. Also, Diesel gas is more expensive.