Poor fuel efficiency?

Mt Tam I am · 08-14-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ-of-E

Jeff's BR-Z is netting him over 30mpg, but I think he's like 60% hwy.

My Z is netting me 18-19mpg because I drive 85% city.

If it makes you feel any better, my co-worker's 5.0 Mustang is netting him around 16MPG for 65/35 city/hwy.

I normally get around 12 MPG all city, hills, etc., and that means I enjoyed the fuel. Pay to play.

I just got 15 MPG and I am unhappy since this reflects driving slowly, being stuck behind tourists.

That is why 8 MPG at the track is so much fun.

onzedge · 12-23-2014, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I too once got 17.4 during break in. I have never seen that high mileage again driving the same roads since. If you want good gas mileage, I think you should have reconsidered the purchase. But you will have a good time.

kidkotic2001 · 08-11-2012, 12:05 PM

Welcome OP,

Man just drive the car and don't look at the gas mileage. The car was meant to be driven fast and never looking down at the gas meter.

buddyZ · 08-11-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kidkotic2001

Welcome OP,

Man just drive the car and don't look at the gas mileage. The car was meant to be driven fast and never looking down at the gas meter.

but the 370Z isnt that fast...

roplusbee · 08-13-2012, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by buddyZ

but the 370Z isnt that fast...

Oh yeah, I almost forgot to address you guy. You should really have looked before you leaped. My Z is fast. Perhaps your Z has an issue, which I doubt. I believe you have the issue. Check out your car, but more importantly check yourself. You made the decision...........deal with it and stop cluttering threads with your trolling!

Z_ealot · 08-13-2012, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by roplusbee

Oh yeah, I almost forgot to address you guy. You should really have looked before you leaped. My Z is fast. Perhaps your Z has an issue, which I doubt. I believe you have the issue. Check out your car, but more importantly check yourself. You made the decision...........deal with it and stop cluttering threads with your trolling!

surprised that guy hasnt been banned by now with the amount of non helpful trash that gets typed out by him

obito · 08-13-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by buddyZ

but the 370Z isnt that fast...

however, it is faster than my 8

EndyKwon · 08-11-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kidkotic2001

Welcome OP,

Man just drive the car and don't look at the gas mileage. The car was meant to be driven fast and never looking down at the gas meter.

The man is right, you didn't buy the Z for gas mileage. You wanted to have fun with it, not drive it like a prius.

With that being said, maybe it comforts you if I told you my Z has about 17.4 MPG. I drive about 20~30 miles a day, half street/half freeway.

Bandit_Kaine · 08-16-2012, 09:07 PM

I get about 13.4 mpg.

Guess that means i should slow down.

NuffZed · 08-11-2012, 07:52 PM

I've never bought a car for the mileage to be honest. That said I do keep track of it oddly enough. I bought my '12 roadster in May and was getting about 16 mpg (US gallons) to begin with. At slightly over 2k miles now it sits at 19 right now with my mix of freeway/city driving which is spirited to say the least. I'm out to have fun and the mileage doesn't factor into my enjoyment.

In short it will improve so don't sweat it and enjoy!

kfull · 08-11-2012, 08:38 PM

I drive about 70% highway and get between 21-23 usually. I agree sports cars are meant to have fun in...I was more conservative when I first got my Z as my last car got around 32 mpg, but the more you drive it, the more you will realize its more fun to use the HP and dive into those turns.

whoady4shoady · 08-11-2012, 08:41 PM

I drive the exact same route every weekday, and usually dont drive on the weekends. It ends up being right at about 400 miles a month, and I only have to fill up once a month. I think I get great mileage personally.

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Originally Posted by buddyZ

but the 370Z isnt that fast...

All you do is bitch and cry, and none of it is going to change the fact that you chose to lease a vehicle you dont like. I guess I shouldnt have put that gun to your head.

nguyenulm · 08-12-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by buddyZ

but the 370Z isnt that fast...

Are all of your posts meant to troll?

whoady4shoady · 08-12-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ-of-E

Jeff's BR-Z is netting him over 30mpg, but I think he's like 60% hwy.

My Z is netting me 18-19mpg because I drive 85% city.

If it makes you feel any better, my co-worker's 5.0 Mustang is netting him around 16MPG for 65/35 city/hwy.

Damn, I would have thought he could have gotten at least 18 in that scenario. Do you know what are his normal shift points? I know from driving them, that you have a bunch of torque down low.

Nailzs · 08-12-2012, 06:35 PM

My 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 4 speed auto is rated 18 city, 25 hwy, 20 combined.
Using Torque Pro for Android and a $12 OBD2 bluetooth module I've been able to improve my combined gas mileage to over 29 MPG. It helps seeing your gas mileage as you drive and how easy it is to improve it by adjusting the way you drive.

08-11-2012, 12:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
kidkotic2001 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 541 Drives: Like Crazy Rep Power: 16	Just have fun with it. Welcome OP, Man just drive the car and don't look at the gas mileage. The car was meant to be driven fast and never looking down at the gas meter. __________________ ThAt WaS a CrAzY nIgHt

08-11-2012, 07:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
NuffZed Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 105 Drives: 12 370ZR Blk Rose M6 Rep Power: 14	I've never bought a car for the mileage to be honest. That said I do keep track of it oddly enough. I bought my '12 roadster in May and was getting about 16 mpg (US gallons) to begin with. At slightly over 2k miles now it sits at 19 right now with my mix of freeway/city driving which is spirited to say the least. I'm out to have fun and the mileage doesn't factor into my enjoyment. In short it will improve so don't sweat it and enjoy! __________________ '12 Blk Rose 6MT Sport Nav - Stillen Gen2 intakes - Stillen HFCs and Cat Back Exhaust - H&R 15/20mm spacers - Koni Shocks - Swift Springs

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