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OHIOSS · 01-03-2013, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LS3 Monster

this thread is stupid

Thanks for your valuable information, but it wasn't helpful.

Dupree878 · 01-03-2013, 04:19 AM

I'm averaging 19.4 MPG in my '13 2SS M6 according to the display. That's a mix of about 70% city to 30% highway driving (at 75-80). The Acura I came from was averaging less than 18mpg so I'm doing better in that regard and having way more fun.

ToolFan66 · 01-03-2013, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by OHIOSS

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, thanks for your opinion

. I have heard people complain at every Camaro gathering I've been to. Do a search and you will find several threads. Here are some thread titles that will help you do a search:

Better MPG?

Driving a Camaro SS stick for the best city MPG

why is my mpg so bad?

14.5 mpg does anybody else have this low number

13-14 MPG average conservative driving.

Bad MPG

Those are concerns of lower MPG of what was stated by GM, everyone's driving habits are different, and we all know depending on where you live and what time of year it is will vary as well. I still don't see bitching. And I'm not going to go through every thread to seek it out. If one was seeking a car with good MPG they should of been looking at a four banger Honda or better yet a Prius..

SnowVert · 01-03-2013, 05:20 AM

I think that many of those that ask about MPG or raise the issue are usually either concerned because they are getting less than what they felt they should be getting and are concerned that there may be something wrong with their car, or they are just simply trying to squeeze as much out of what they have for MPG and are looking for suggestions on how to do so. Regardless of what I'm driving, I'm (almost) always trying to squeeze as much MPG out of the vehicle as I can Just to see how high I can get it. Why not try to save a couple bucks?

What drives me crazy though is when people say, as the OP did, "If you are worried about milage, you should have gotten a V-6." To which I say BS. If you are worried about milage because you are having a hard time affording gas, you shouldn't have bought a camaro. The difference between the V-6 and V-8 on MPG is miniscule, and should not be a determining factor in purchasing the vehicle. Most V6 guys who post their milage are averaging typically only 1-2MPG better than I get with my convertible. 1-2 MPG is not a large enough difference to justify the purchase based on MPG... At least not in my world.

AntiPriuSS · 01-03-2013, 05:57 AM

I dont get miles per gallon I get smiles per gallon and to be honest unless Im having a really bad day at the office Im always smiling in my SS. Even then it doesnt take me long to put a bad day into perspective and start smiling again in my SS.

GMTool · 01-03-2013, 06:08 AM

If im not driving my camaro, im driving a Silverado 4X4. My camaro is my economy car, no complaints. It gets good gas mileage. I just wish it had a 34 gal tank like my truck.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 01-03-2013, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by King Sun

You answered your own question. Not everyone that brought a SS share the same view as you do

Nice

mattsfirstSS · 01-03-2013, 06:37 AM

You know I just realized that mpg was the last thing on my mind. I never asked when I bought the car. I have the sticker and have looked at it a few times and I still dont know what it says in the fuel economy section. There were so many other reasons I bought the car and mpg doesnt even figure in.

Having said that do I wish it got 60 mpg, hell yeah

PeeBee · 01-03-2013, 06:58 AM

If the tank's empty, I fill it up... Not bothered about the mpg. More bothered about the smiles it puts on my face while driving it

Alvin@PCMofNC · 01-03-2013, 08:05 AM

Our Camaro's fuel mileage is really pretty good! We opt to take it for long trips just because of the mileage. Drive a head and cam Trailblazer SS for a while! That will make your Camaro feel like a hybrid! LOL

nyrfan · 01-03-2013, 08:34 AM

I like to enjoy my SS, so for me the lower the better. This weeks avg: 13.3!

Jason P · 01-03-2013, 09:48 AM

I love it when people try to conserve gas. It leaves more for me to burn.

v6sonoma · 01-03-2013, 10:07 AM

The only thing I'll complain about is any mod that claims to improve mileage. You can put an intake, exhaust, long tubes, whatever on a car to make it more efficient but once you make it sound better the mileage is gonna drop!

Because we love the sound so much we all drive around in first gear with a full permagrin!!!

atma · 01-03-2013, 01:51 PM

complaining? you may have a point. asking about it? what's wrong with that?!? you want a car that goes fast and you like the look of the Camaro so you buy an SS. It goes fast and you're perfectly willing to pay for said gas. However, there are times when you're not driving for pleasure and perhaps you're stuck in traffic or on your daily commute. If there was some way to reduce your fueling costs and leave yourself with more money for mods, why not investigate that? you mad bro?

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Originally Posted by LS3 Monster

this thread is stupid

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Originally Posted by OHIOSS

Thanks for your valuable information, but it wasn't helpful.

I found it VERY helpful. woulda been even more helpful if it was the first response. woulda saved a lot of people a lot of time.

01-03-2013, 05:20 AM	#60
SnowVert Drives: Inferno Orange 2013 SS/RS LS3 6M Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 684 View My Garage	I think that many of those that ask about MPG or raise the issue are usually either concerned because they are getting less than what they felt they should be getting and are concerned that there may be something wrong with their car, or they are just simply trying to squeeze as much out of what they have for MPG and are looking for suggestions on how to do so. Regardless of what I'm driving, I'm (almost) always trying to squeeze as much MPG out of the vehicle as I can Just to see how high I can get it. Why not try to save a couple bucks? What drives me crazy though is when people say, as the OP did, "If you are worried about milage, you should have gotten a V-6." To which I say BS. If you are worried about milage because you are having a hard time affording gas, you shouldn't have bought a camaro. The difference between the V-6 and V-8 on MPG is miniscule, and should not be a determining factor in purchasing the vehicle. Most V6 guys who post their milage are averaging typically only 1-2MPG better than I get with my convertible. 1-2 MPG is not a large enough difference to justify the purchase based on MPG... At least not in my world. __________________ With this in the garage, I smile every day 6/29/2012 New 2013 ordered... 8/21/2012 New 2013 picked up!!!

01-03-2013, 06:08 AM	#62
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	If im not driving my camaro, im driving a Silverado 4X4. My camaro is my economy car, no complaints. It gets good gas mileage. I just wish it had a 34 gal tank like my truck. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

01-03-2013, 06:37 AM	#64
mattsfirstSS Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Wilmington. NC Posts: 794 View My Garage	You know I just realized that mpg was the last thing on my mind. I never asked when I bought the car. I have the sticker and have looked at it a few times and I still dont know what it says in the fuel economy section. There were so many other reasons I bought the car and mpg doesnt even figure in. Having said that do I wish it got 60 mpg, hell yeah __________________ (this was a joke, this was only a joke, If this had been an actual comment, the comment you just read would have been followed by or nothing at all)

01-03-2013, 08:34 AM	#67
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	I like to enjoy my SS, so for me the lower the better. This weeks avg: 13.3! __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

01-03-2013, 09:48 AM	#68
Jason P Drives: 2011 2ss Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: United States Posts: 272	I love it when people try to conserve gas. It leaves more for me to burn. __________________ 2011 2ss Ram twin plate ceramic clutch, Texas speed 418 LS3 235 /243 .621 / .624 cam, ported and polished heads with dual springs,magnum push rods, Hotchkis race pack, Stainless Power long tube headers with no cats, Magna Flo competition exhaust, lpe fuel pump, magnuson supercharger with overdrive and port matched blower plate, IW 8 rib pullies, AEM meth kit, id 850 injectors, 3 bar map, halltech cai, zl1 rear diff

01-03-2013, 04:19 AM	#58
Dupree878 Drives: '13 Dusk Edition 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 600	I'm averaging 19.4 MPG in my '13 2SS M6 according to the display. That's a mix of about 70% city to 30% highway driving (at 75-80). The Acura I came from was averaging less than 18mpg so I'm doing better in that regard and having way more fun.

01-03-2013, 05:57 AM	#61
AntiPriuSS Drives: Black 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Flordia Space Coast Posts: 158 View My Garage	I dont get miles per gallon I get smiles per gallon and to be honest unless Im having a really bad day at the office Im always smiling in my SS. Even then it doesnt take me long to put a bad day into perspective and start smiling again in my SS.

01-03-2013, 06:58 AM	#65
PeeBee Drives: "Bee" ZL585, Dark Blue Suburban. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Luxemburg Posts: 1,244	If the tank's empty, I fill it up... Not bothered about the mpg. More bothered about the smiles it puts on my face while driving it

01-03-2013, 08:05 AM	#66
Alvin@PCMofNC Drives: 2010 IOM RSS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mooresville Posts: 363	Our Camaro's fuel mileage is really pretty good! We opt to take it for long trips just because of the mileage. Drive a head and cam Trailblazer SS for a while! That will make your Camaro feel like a hybrid! LOL

01-03-2013, 10:07 AM	#69
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	The only thing I'll complain about is any mod that claims to improve mileage. You can put an intake, exhaust, long tubes, whatever on a car to make it more efficient but once you make it sound better the mileage is gonna drop! Because we love the sound so much we all drive around in first gear with a full permagrin!!! __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!