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KMPrenger · 09-09-2009, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carguy50

V6 ?????? help me understand, WHY?

Huh?? Help you understand what?????

304 horses,
Handling at or better than the V-8,
Almost exact same drop-dead gorgeous looks as V-8,
29 MPG highway,
I'm saving 100 to 150 bucks a month (versus similarly equipped SS) to go towards other important goals in my life,

If ya can't understand that...well then sorry my man.

Oh...and I'm averageing around 22ish MPGs, but with only 350 miles on my car. Expecting this to go up after more break in miles. I'm not complaining about that at all!

mydreamcar · 09-09-2009, 07:27 AM

21mpg between city and highway driving as well as some burnouts and quick punches

deljaso · 09-09-2009, 12:31 PM

Last half tank, 85% highway, 87 octane shell gas. 24.2 mpg. Only a couple of tromps while on the freeway (think I only exceeded my 90 mph speed warning once). Once again, I lose all self control during the city driving.

bob2the2nd · 09-09-2009, 05:07 PM

i have 7300 miles on it (yeah i know) and most of that is highway, however when im doing city driving I like to have fun at the lights.

Overall average is 25-26, not totally sure because i reset it after every 1000 miles or so, or less. the first 4000 miles i was at 26.5, for miles 4000-4500 it really seemed like a totally different car, the gas mileage went up to about 29 (same sort of driving). Then I spent a bit more time in the city and not on the highway for a week or so and ever since then (the last 2000 miles or so) its been 25.0 or so. the absolute lowest I have ever gotten 21 in a tank and that was all city driving, stepping on it every chance i got.

John VS · 09-09-2009, 10:53 PM

Quote:

V6 ?????? help me understand, WHY?

My theory...V6 owners don't have any shortcomings to compensate for.

bluecamaroguy · 09-09-2009, 11:03 PM

95% city driving 14.9 mpg. 26 mpg on 100% freeway. A/C on always, most days are 110+ here.

transfrmn · 09-09-2009, 11:54 PM

i'm getting close the 3 K miles but i'm doing about 25 MPG with probably 60 city 40 highway, i did the calculations when i went back to college this semester and on the 3 hr trip 180 to 200 mile trip here even running up to 80mph sometimes i got like 29. 5

so i'm pretty happy compared to my old ranger

latinoslife · 09-10-2009, 12:00 AM

i use mid grade mostly city driving and just passed the 2k mark so now im messing around allot more w the tapshift im getting 18 ish according to the compute its a tapshift

tlubeskie · 09-12-2009, 12:48 AM

Update on mine...I now have 1800 miles and changed my mix of driving to 60/40 city/hwy and am getting just above 18. I couldn't help myself so I took to the dealer and asked them to check it out. They ran their diagnostics and it came out clean. They told me to come back if I see no improvement after 5k miles - not sure what they'll do. I don't really understand why the variance. I've even jumped on the hwy right after fill up and am only seeing 20-22 MPG. I went ahead and disconnected the sensor on the air intake and reconnected this past fill up...let's see what happens.

Primus · 09-12-2009, 11:07 AM

I get about 18.9 avg. I probably drive about 75/25 city/highway. This is actually about the same I averaged in a 2004 Mustang GT I owned. Honestly I was expecting a little more but oh well. Still love the car.

asmith10 · 12-09-2009, 04:48 PM

What kind of gas mileage are y'all seeing? I personally haven't gotten anything better than 22 on my 2LT RS with 850 miles on it. Its about half and half city and highway with a little more highway.

SScattergunSS · 12-09-2009, 04:52 PM

I'm pictureless on this computer, but here's a link to a photo I put up on here awhile back.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...8&d=1256388285

P.S. When I get a lower one, I'll let's ya's know!

rolnslo · 12-09-2009, 04:53 PM

Give it some time...your right foot will eventually get lighter.

22mpg combined is right about where it should be for that type of driving mix.

Is 22mpg from the computer or manually calculated by you at fill up?

Jozef · 12-09-2009, 04:57 PM

Ease off the throttle, and launches at stop signs and lights. Highway cruising, I average 26 or so- with cruise on at 75mph. To get better than that you'd realistically be driving with cruise at 55mph.

All city, I've gotten as little as 19 because of traffic, and the Stop-light gran prix I like to run.

Good luck

09-09-2009, 05:07 PM	#172
bob2the2nd Drives: CGM 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: newark, de Posts: 542	i have 7300 miles on it (yeah i know) and most of that is highway, however when im doing city driving I like to have fun at the lights. Overall average is 25-26, not totally sure because i reset it after every 1000 miles or so, or less. the first 4000 miles i was at 26.5, for miles 4000-4500 it really seemed like a totally different car, the gas mileage went up to about 29 (same sort of driving). Then I spent a bit more time in the city and not on the highway for a week or so and ever since then (the last 2000 miles or so) its been 25.0 or so. the absolute lowest I have ever gotten 21 in a tank and that was all city driving, stepping on it every chance i got. __________________ 2LT CGM auto/sunroof/RS 1100: 11-29-08 6000: 6-29-09 cracked windshield: 7-1-09 1000 miles 7-4-09 windshield replaced: 7-9-09 2000 miles 7-10-09 (yep 2000 miles in 11 days) 3000 miles 7-16-09 4000 miles 7-30-09

09-10-2009, 12:00 AM	#176
latinoslife Drives: silver ice 2010 camaro 2lt RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: dyer, indiana Posts: 136	i use mid grade mostly city driving and just passed the 2k mark so now im messing around allot more w the tapshift im getting 18 ish according to the compute its a tapshift __________________ [IMG][CENTER][/IMG]

09-12-2009, 11:07 AM	#178
Primus 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 Drives: 2010 1LT/RS 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,139 View My Garage	I get about 18.9 avg. I probably drive about 75/25 city/highway. This is actually about the same I averaged in a 2004 Mustang GT I owned. Honestly I was expecting a little more but oh well. Still love the car. __________________ 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Black 1100: 10/13/2008 2000: 4/02/2009 3000: 4/08/2009 3300: 5/14/2009 3400: 5/21/2009 3800: 5/28/2009 VIN: 2G1FF1EV0A9113319 4000: 5/28/2009 4150: 5/28/2009 4B00: 5/28/2009 Delivered: 6/10/2009

12-09-2009, 04:48 PM	#179
asmith10 Drives: Camaro 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 314	Gas Mileage What kind of gas mileage are y'all seeing? I personally haven't gotten anything better than 22 on my 2LT RS with 850 miles on it. Its about half and half city and highway with a little more highway.

12-09-2009, 04:52 PM	#180
SScattergunSS ~ Love or Lust ~ Drives: R6P 1SS/RS BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: With My CynAgain Posts: 25,198	I'm pictureless on this computer, but here's a link to a photo I put up on here awhile back. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...8&d=1256388285 P.S. When I get a lower one, I'll let's ya's know! __________________ ~ Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust." And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ~ Francis Scott Key ~

09-09-2009, 07:27 AM	#170
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	21mpg between city and highway driving as well as some burnouts and quick punches

09-09-2009, 12:31 PM	#171
deljaso Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 325	Last half tank, 85% highway, 87 octane shell gas. 24.2 mpg. Only a couple of tromps while on the freeway (think I only exceeded my 90 mph speed warning once). Once again, I lose all self control during the city driving.

09-09-2009, 11:03 PM	#174
bluecamaroguy Drives: 2010 2LT/RS ABM! Join Date: May 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 254 View My Garage	95% city driving 14.9 mpg. 26 mpg on 100% freeway. A/C on always, most days are 110+ here.

09-09-2009, 11:54 PM	#175
transfrmn Imperial Blue LT2/RS Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: eastern, nc Posts: 231 View My Garage	i'm getting close the 3 K miles but i'm doing about 25 MPG with probably 60 city 40 highway, i did the calculations when i went back to college this semester and on the 3 hr trip 180 to 200 mile trip here even running up to 80mph sometimes i got like 29. 5 so i'm pretty happy compared to my old ranger

09-12-2009, 12:48 AM	#177
tlubeskie Drives: 2010 SS Silver w/Black Stripes Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 18	Update on mine...I now have 1800 miles and changed my mix of driving to 60/40 city/hwy and am getting just above 18. I couldn't help myself so I took to the dealer and asked them to check it out. They ran their diagnostics and it came out clean. They told me to come back if I see no improvement after 5k miles - not sure what they'll do. I don't really understand why the variance. I've even jumped on the hwy right after fill up and am only seeing 20-22 MPG. I went ahead and disconnected the sensor on the air intake and reconnected this past fill up...let's see what happens.

12-09-2009, 04:53 PM	#181
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,366 View My Garage	Give it some time...your right foot will eventually get lighter. 22mpg combined is right about where it should be for that type of driving mix. Is 22mpg from the computer or manually calculated by you at fill up? __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Synergy Green A6

12-09-2009, 04:57 PM	#182
Jozef Drives: 2010 1LT Black on Black Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 71	Ease off the throttle, and launches at stop signs and lights. Highway cruising, I average 26 or so- with cruise on at 75mph. To get better than that you'd realistically be driving with cruise at 55mph. All city, I've gotten as little as 19 because of traffic, and the Stop-light gran prix I like to run. Good luck

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