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We have a 2007 GT and can't get more than 20mpg! 75% city/25% freeway in SoCal. Any ideas how to improve? We don't drive it hard and use AC during the summer. Thanks.

between 18-20 mpg, 25%hwy, with auto, 2 kids, and a wife who likes to idle w/AC

HMMMM...

do you have the 4sp AT or 5sp MT? It really makes a difference. Around 75mph, you'll be around 3200RPM depending on gradient. Too bad the the pre-2008's have the 4sp AT only.

ORANGE! Kinda looks like the VW Fahrenheit.

Can anyone recommend a tint place in southern California (Orange County area) thanks.

Yeah - they revived a lot of the old school colors: Torred, Top Banana, Go Mango, Sublime and the newest - Plum Crazy. Side by side they look like Skittles. We got the 5 because the baby seat was a pain to get in and out of the Dodge. The 5 is a fantastic vehicle, seats 6 (w/o luggage), sliding...

looks sharp - nice job

..is there any other OC? Live in Santa Ana, work in Irvine. I don't see that many 5's, so my wife thinks the car is really unique. Anyone tinted their windows and give a recommendation locally?

We just got our 5. Driving home the first night from the dealership, the steering wheel would shimmy at freeway speeds. They checked it out the next day and said the tires had "flat spots" and would be replaced. Has anyone else experienced this? Also, the car would drift to the right - an...

Hello from the OC. Looking forward to reading and participating in these forums.