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This thread has me frustrated. I would have expected better mileage in a 332bhp V6 than with my 505hp V8. If I do decide to trade, I'm going to have

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9 MPG or less 3 0.40%
10-12 MPG 14 1.85%
13-15 MPG 36 4.76%
16-18 MPG 139 18.39%
19-21 MPG 301 39.81%
22-24 MPG 191 25.26%
25-27 MPG 57 7.54%
28 MPG or more 15 1.98%
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This thread has me frustrated. I would have expected better mileage in a 332bhp V6 than with my 505hp V8. If I do decide to trade, I'm going to have to either prove you all wrong about how you a fail at hypermiling, or I am going to be very sad about that aspect of my purchase.

When I click my DIC in the Z06, it shows averages of 19-22mpg, with me seeing 26+mpg on the freeway for long drives, calculated manually.

I should think the 370Z could easily break 30mpg if you are gentle with her and not going up a slight gradient.
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This thread has me frustrated. I would have expected better mileage in a 332bhp V6 than with my 505hp V8. If I do decide to trade, I'm going to have to either prove you all wrong about how you a fail at hypermiling, or I am going to be very sad about that aspect of my purchase.

When I click my DIC in the Z06, it shows averages of 19-22mpg, with me seeing 26+mpg on the freeway for long drives, calculated manually.

I should think the 370Z could easily break 30mpg if you are gentle with her and not going up a slight gradient.
Why are you even considering a 370z when you already have a Z06?
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Why are you even considering a 370z when you already have a Z06?
Several reasons.

-I am moving soon, and less note is more.
-I love the 370Z's interior.
-The 370Z handles very well, and 505hp and very tall gears lead to very illegal activity.
-Where I am moving, corners will be much more prevalent than straights. Both cars will be on nearly equal terms in such an environment, but the cost is NOT equal, nor are the interiors.
-I like change. I plan on driving a 370Z until the C7 corvette comes out, has been refined for 2-3 years, and then trading back into a 'vette.
-I learned that no matter how much power you have, you get used to it and it all feels the same.
-My experience at spring mountain taught me that I don't have the skill for it to matter. Myself and other students were falling behind the Camaro SS driving instructors in our ZR1's. Epic skill-fail. So basically, a driver like me, is going to have the same fun in the twisties in a 370Z as in a 'vette, whether you want to man up and admit it or not, I think at LEAST 85-90% of the owners of these kinds of vehicles fall in that class, as well (based on all the students and how they fared similarly).
-Did I mention that I love the 370Z's interior?

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This thread has me frustrated. I would have expected better mileage in a 332bhp V6 than with my 505hp V8. If I do decide to trade, I'm going to have to either prove you all wrong about how you a fail at hypermiling, or I am going to be very sad about that aspect of my purchase.

When I click my DIC in the Z06, it shows averages of 19-22mpg, with me seeing 26+mpg on the freeway for long drives, calculated manually.

I should think the 370Z could easily break 30mpg if you are gentle with her and not going up a slight gradient.

Unfortunately, it doesn't work out that way. The Corvette is a freak of nature with its excellent highway mileage. Of course with the 6spd gearing, it's only turning a couple thousand rpm on the highway. The Z turns a thousand rpm higher with its 6spd manual gearing. And of course the 'Vette has gobs of torque at any speed, but the Z needs some revs before it really pulls.

I've admired your threads/comments on the comparison, but gas mileage is one where the 'Vette is a clear winner. I've had my 370z for 2 years, and about 25,000 miles (don't drive it much in winter). I have taken quite a few long trips in mine, and best trip mileage I've seen is about 27mpg. My usual mileage per tank runs about 22mpg, unless I'm going for a track day when I get about 6-7mpg (autocrossing).

Hope this helps!
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