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  1. 03/30/2009, 06:58 PM #1
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    JDMs and their differences

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    It took me a while to realise why my JDM VX had so much better fuel economy than the US models - I think it is simply the selectable 2WD (mine has the 3.5L motor for some odd reason. It was manufactured with the 3.2L. Wonder how hard it was to do the switch??). I consistently get 12-13L per 100km for around the town driving - similar to a Honda CRX or similar!!

    Things I like about my JDM ....
    - factory electric adjustable mirrors (I don't think the US model has those)
    - the built in dash screen and reversing mirror
    - selectable 2wd

    Things I would do without ...
    - the dorky blind spot mirror (although it does work)
    - the psychedelic stereo display
    - the silly stalk mounted optional cruise ... the US dash mounted switch is better.

    Things from the US model I covet ...
    - a red and black leather interior - in fact any leather interior!!

    Regardless of what side of the car the steering wheel is ... the VX rocks!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by AussieVX View Post
    Hi folks

    It took me a while to realise why my JDM VX had so much better fuel economy than the US models - I think it is simply the selectable 2WD (mine has the 3.5L motor for some odd reason. It was manufactured with the 3.2L. Wonder how hard it was to do the switch??). I consistently get 12-13L per 100km for around the town driving - similar to a Honda CRX or similar!!

    Things I like about my JDM ....
    - factory electric adjustable mirrors (I don't think the US model has those)
    - the built in dash screen and reversing mirror
    - selectable 2wd

    Things I would do without ...
    - the dorky blind spot mirror (although it does work)
    - the psychedelic stereo display
    - the silly stalk mounted optional cruise ... the US dash mounted switch is better.

    Things from the US model I covet ...
    - a red and black leather interior - in fact any leather interior!!

    Regardless of what side of the car the steering wheel is ... the VX rocks!!

    Ross
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    Quote Originally Posted by AussieVX View Post

    similar to a Honda CRX or similar!!
    i dont know the conversions...but is it possible that hes getting like 40-45 mpg?? (thats what my dads CRX gets)
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  4. 03/30/2009, 11:41 PM #4
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    L/km to mpg

    Quote Originally Posted by pbkid View Post
    i dont know the conversions...but is it possible that hes getting like 40-45 mpg?? (thats what my dads CRX gets)
    Ummm nope, I don't think that's possible. Thats around 20 mpg (US) ... which for stop start driving in traffic is pretty much what the CRV (auto) claims... (as opposed to CRX which is what I said in my first post!!). I chose between a CRV type soft roader and the VX ... so it's a relevant comparison for me...
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    **the psychedelic stereo display**
    Rofl so true

    I left mine in and took out the little din sized cubby hole/ coin holder thing, and my single din stereo in. so the screen is only getting used for a camera.

    when i drove 4 or so hours, mine was doing roughly 10 - 11 km per litre
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sprey View Post
    when i drove 4 or so hours, mine was doing roughly 10 - 11 km per litre
    That's pretty good for a 3.2L vehicle which is no light weight (and on NZ roads, that aren't usually freeway cruising).

    I need to run my 3.5 out on the freeway for a long run and see what economy I can get compared to you ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by AussieVX View Post
    That's pretty good for a 3.2L vehicle which is no light weight (and on NZ roads, that aren't usually freeway cruising).

    I need to run my 3.5 out on the freeway for a long run and see what economy I can get compared to you ...
    Yea your right about the roads, tho most of the road i drove was fairly good a few hills but yea not too bad.

    my first trip away so i wasnt pushing it just cruising , prob gonna go on a trip away with some mates so ill see how it goes then with gas.
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    Gotta be the perfect car for NZ, small enough, nippy and yet still capable of monstering the good gravel roads... if I ever move back I'm going to have to stick my VX on a boat ....
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    Quote Originally Posted by AussieVX View Post
    Ummm nope, I don't think that's possible. Thats around 20 mpg (US) ... which for stop start driving in traffic is pretty much what the CRV (auto) claims... (as opposed to CRX which is what I said in my first post!!). I chose between a CRV type soft roader and the VX ... so it's a relevant comparison for me...
    oh ok you meant CRV?? the CRX is a completely different car than a CRV....
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