Why isn't the fuel economy better? - Page 22 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

regal · 05-20-2014, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikem53

My 2008 LS3 vette routinely got 19 city and 29 hwy..
6 speed manual with 2 overdrive gears allows low rpm cruising..
I averaged 21 mpg.
My FRS averages 29 mpg and that's with me playing every chance I get..
So much for your theory..

I'd say if 7 mpg makes or breaks the bank look for a budget economy car, they can be made fun with a suspension. I spend about $20 a week more with my commute of half hills and half flat interstate than my '09 Yaris, the killer is the premium gas.

Mikem53 · 05-20-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by regal

I'd say if 7 mpg makes or breaks the bank look for a budget economy car, they can be made fun with a suspension. I spend about $20 a week more with my commute of half hills and half flat interstate than my '09 Yaris, the killer is the premium gas.

The simple minded has spoken.. Let's go back to your post I responded to.

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Originally Posted by regal

Doesn't the big V8 Corvette do about the same as our cars ?

To heavy not enough torque = poor gas mileage.

I responded with my experiences showing you the differences. I'm not the one here complaining about the gas consumption or having to use premium. You need to sell your car and join the yaris fan club forums.

Dadhawk · 05-20-2014, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by regal

Doesn't the big V8 Corvette do about the same as our cars ?

To heavy not enough torque = poor gas mileage.

The C7 base gets 17 City/21 Combined/29 Highway. Not exactly the same. I'm getting over 32 after 40,000 miles "Combined".

I'm also guessing if I drove a C7 like I drive my FR-S, the gas mileage would be substantially less and I would have racked up a another several thousand dollars in traffic violations.

GNinja · 06-27-2014, 08:17 PM

wow i only get about 18-20 mpg mixed

strat61caster · 06-27-2014, 08:28 PM

12 mpg last Thursday, zero regrets.

ntron1 · 06-27-2014, 09:11 PM

38.5 mpg and 460 miles...No Regrets either (and not too exciting).

86viper · 06-27-2014, 09:51 PM

Im sure its been answered already but the answer here is simple.

Its the short gearing. At 3100rpm at highway cruise its using far revs than most cars. If you short shift around town or cruise at 80kph then the numbers will be great.

But stuff that, im on e85 and blast it everywhere, averaging 20mpg. Thats plenty enough on relatively cheap e85 fuel and more than 200whp.

Bokusārēsā · 09-23-2016, 11:18 AM

I average about 21.6-23 mpg with a lead foot dealing with traffic on a 50-60 mile round trip commute to school and back. I was hoping for better but I am rarely camped out in 6th gear and spend most of my time between 3rd and 5th. I usually fill up half a tank every 2-3 days.

FX86 · 09-23-2016, 11:20 AM

when i read the title i presumed this was going to be a political thread masquerading as an mpg thread

kch · 09-23-2016, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bokusārēsā

I average about 21.6-23 mpg with a lead foot dealing with traffic on a 50-60 mile round trip commute to school and back. I was hoping for better but I am rarely camped out in 6th gear and spend most of my time between 3rd and 5th. I usually fill up half a tank every 2-3 days.

This thread had been dead for more than 2 years when you bumped it.

FR-Sky · 09-23-2016, 01:31 PM

I dont care about my fuel economy,i enjoy every bit of my car.
using E85, about 200 miles per 3/4 tank depends on how i drive.
$2.09 per gallon, i fill up 10 gallon everytime

Who cares?

Tcoat · 09-23-2016, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kch

This thread had been dead for more than 2 years when you bumped it.

Well we haven't had our weekly new "Why am I not getting Prius mileage" thread so this will have to do.

Leonardo · 09-23-2016, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bokusārēsā

I average about 21.6-23 mpg with a lead foot dealing with traffic on a 50-60 mile round trip commute to school and back. I was hoping for better but I am rarely camped out in 6th gear and spend most of my time between 3rd and 5th. I usually fill up half a tank every 2-3 days.

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I remember this thread from 2012. I'm post 162 on this one... LOL!

I'm avg now 29mpg for all 62500 miles...

Dadhawk · 09-23-2016, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Well we haven't had our weekly new "Why am I not getting Prius mileage" thread so this will have to do.

These seem to have replaced the old "should I buy this car on my salary" threads from last year. Maybe we need to ask Moose Girl to visit these threads.

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