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OldRightHander · 08-01-2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by pedro

I have a Jetta which supposedly gets 22/28.

I only drive about 3,000-4,000 miles a year though.

Amateur. I've driven 3600 in the last week.

Joseph · 08-01-2007, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by OldRightHander

Amateur. I've driven 3600 in the last week.

Show off.

Johnny Footstool · 08-01-2007, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ltlabner

Wow..that's a hellova spread. I'd expect around 20 or so in the city if you were getting 28 on the highway.

It's fairly heavy, and the automatic transmission is a power hog. Most of my driving is in neighborhoods, so I do a lot of starting and stopping. If I drive on "normal" city streets (35 mph, not hitting every stoplight,) I can get 18-20 mpg.

GIK · 08-01-2007, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Joseph

I run right at 20 in my Mustang GIK. What were you doing in that thing?

It was a modified 5.0 with an open exhaust (yeah, not CO2 friendly) that begged to be driven full throttle. It was a toy, though (driven ~1000 miles/year) and I deemed it unnecessary.

Sea Ray · 08-01-2007, 11:24 AM

Part of the "game" is what kind of gas you're burning. If you have a car that burns 87 octane and gets 30+ MPG you're golden.

My convertible gets over 30 on the highway but gets about 26 for all around, everyday driving in the summer. In the winter it drops to about 24 but it never gets less than 20. Considering that it's made to run on regular gas I think that's pretty good.

OldRightHander · 08-01-2007, 11:33 AM

A few more details. I drive a 2007 Dodge Sprinter, made by Mercedes but sold here under the Dodge name. It has a 6 cylinder Mercedes diesel. Empty on the highway I can get 25-27 if I'm not driving too fast, but with a full load I can still get between 18-20, 23 with a partial load. Last week I made $3800 and burned $500 in fuel. That's a pretty good profit margin, much better than my last van.

jojo · 08-01-2007, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Footstool

My Maxima gets about 28 MPG on the highway. Very nice.

Unfortunately, it gets a ridiculously low 15 MPG in town, so I average about 18 MPG.

So you're that guy always trying to get me to drag race on the way to work every morning....

Anyway, if that is you, I absolutely agree with your bumpersticker:

"Driver carries no cash. He's married."

I get 28 mph BTW.

camisadelgolf · 08-01-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jojo

So you're that guy always trying to get me to drag race on the way to work every morning....

I get 28 mph BTW.

You won't win too many races that way.

deltachi8 · 08-01-2007, 12:30 PM

25-29 MPG on My Saturn Vue with a 5 speed.

RedsBaron · 08-01-2007, 12:30 PM

I drive a 2003 Audi A4 Quattro that averages around 22-24 mpg. I also have a 1992 Corvette that gets 22-25 mpg, which just amazes me, since it has a 300 HP V-8. Both drink only premium though.
My wife has a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica that only gets around 19 mpg, and my son drives a 2000 Ford Ranger 4X4 that gets about 18 mpg.

pedro · 08-01-2007, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OldRightHander

Amateur. I've driven 3600 in the last week.

I used to drive 60 miles a day (in heavy traffic) when I lived in Atlanta and I sure don't miss it.

macro · 08-01-2007, 12:55 PM

I had a vehicle (actually, I had two in a row) that got 50 mpg, but I sold them both.

1998 Yamaha V-Star Custom
2003 Yamaha V-Star Classic

Caveat Emperor · 08-01-2007, 01:51 PM

30-33 MPG in the Vibe.

I certainly don't miss the Jeep Cherokee when it comes time to fill up.

KronoRed · 08-01-2007, 02:55 PM

25-30 in the 94 escort

creek14 · 08-01-2007, 03:27 PM

My Tahoe gets about 24 - 26. My G6 gets about 24 - 26. Which amazes me.

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08-01-2007, 11:24 AM	#20
Sea Ray Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 15,255	Re: What sort of gas milage do you get? Part of the "game" is what kind of gas you're burning. If you have a car that burns 87 octane and gets 30+ MPG you're golden. My convertible gets over 30 on the highway but gets about 26 for all around, everyday driving in the summer. In the winter it drops to about 24 but it never gets less than 20. Considering that it's made to run on regular gas I think that's pretty good.

08-01-2007, 11:33 AM	#21
OldRightHander Resident optimist Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: east of WOY Posts: 5,029	Re: What sort of gas milage do you get? A few more details. I drive a 2007 Dodge Sprinter, made by Mercedes but sold here under the Dodge name. It has a 6 cylinder Mercedes diesel. Empty on the highway I can get 25-27 if I'm not driving too fast, but with a full load I can still get between 18-20, 23 with a partial load. Last week I made $3800 and burned $500 in fuel. That's a pretty good profit margin, much better than my last van.

08-01-2007, 12:30 PM	#24
deltachi8 smells of rich mahogany Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,001	Re: What sort of gas milage do you get? 25-29 MPG on My Saturn Vue with a 5 speed. __________________ Nothing to see here. Please disperse.

08-01-2007, 12:30 PM	#25
RedsBaron Big Red Machine Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Out Wayne Posts: 22,371	Re: What sort of gas milage do you get? I drive a 2003 Audi A4 Quattro that averages around 22-24 mpg. I also have a 1992 Corvette that gets 22-25 mpg, which just amazes me, since it has a 300 HP V-8. Both drink only premium though. My wife has a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica that only gets around 19 mpg, and my son drives a 2000 Ford Ranger 4X4 that gets about 18 mpg. __________________ "Hey...Dad. Wanna Have A Catch?" Kevin Costner in "Field Of Dreams."

08-01-2007, 12:55 PM	#27
macro Just The Big Picture Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: The Bluegrass State Posts: 6,150	Re: What sort of gas milage do you get? I had a vehicle (actually, I had two in a row) that got 50 mpg, but I sold them both. 1998 Yamaha V-Star Custom 2003 Yamaha V-Star Classic

08-01-2007, 01:51 PM	#28
Caveat Emperor Titanic Struggles Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The 513 Posts: 12,134	Re: What sort of gas milage do you get? 30-33 MPG in the Vibe. I certainly don't miss the Jeep Cherokee when it comes time to fill up. __________________ Championships Matter. 22 Years and Counting...

08-01-2007, 02:55 PM	#29
KronoRed The Lineups stink. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West N. Carolina Posts: 55,343	Re: What sort of gas milage do you get? 25-30 in the 94 escort __________________ Go Gators!

08-01-2007, 03:27 PM	#30
creek14 Dunnilicious Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Beavercreek Posts: 11,774	Re: What sort of gas milage do you get? My Tahoe gets about 24 - 26. My G6 gets about 24 - 26. Which amazes me. __________________ Will trade this space for a #1 starter.

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