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Patfan1987 · 02-08-2010, 06:22 PM

Ill be contributing to this thread very soon! but just as a reference my 2007 Malibu 4cyl is getting 25.5 MPG with an average speed of 40 MPH. Im hoping for right around the same gas mileage with the Camaro we shall see.

jputer · 02-08-2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bi11ymc

The 99 Corvette has a 0.29 drag coefficient, which is better than most fighter jets! It slices right through the air. My 98 Z51 6-speed Vette had double over-drive (3.73 X 0.5 final drive ratio).

The Camaro will have a much higher drag (LT less than the SS due to the mail-slot, but not much less).

I agree and I didn't mean to make an "Apples to Oranges" comparison. Drag and weight will make the difference. In the A4 Vette we are turning 2000 RPM at 70 MPH and getting a consistant 26-28 MPG with 3200 LB of weight. The M6 will do even better. A non RS 1LT M6 Camaro is about the price of a used 2004 ZO6 with no warranty and less build quality. The new EPA test is tougher on a "new Camaro that on that "old" Vette.

Love my Vette, tired of fixing it. It has the best drivetrain of any vehicle I have ever owned. It's the rest of the car that causes the headaches.

I did not order the RS due to the cost to replace the PZeros and the HID headlamps when they do go. I did not get an SS due to the cost of that extra HP that I cannot use anyhow or anywhere.

venice17517 · 02-08-2010, 08:05 PM

manual trans highway 26.5 city 23.5. 700 miles

scrming · 02-08-2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jputer

I agree and I didn't mean to make an "Apples to Oranges" comparison. Drag and weight will make the difference. In the A4 Vette we are turning 2000 RPM at 70 MPH and getting a consistant 26-28 MPG with 3200 LB of weight. The M6 will do even better. A non RS 1LT M6 Camaro is about the price of a used 2004 ZO6 with no warranty and less build quality. The new EPA test is tougher on a "new Camaro that on that "old" Vette.

Love my Vette, tired of fixing it. It has the best drivetrain of any vehicle I have ever owned. It's the rest of the car that causes the headaches.

I did not order the RS due to the cost to replace the PZeros and the HID headlamps when they do go. I did not get an SS due to the cost of that extra HP that I cannot use anyhow or anywhere.

You don't have to replace the PZeros with PZeros... there are other lower cost, z-rated 20 inch tires....

Angrybird 12 · 02-09-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by scrming

You don't have to replace the PZeros with PZeros... there are other lower cost, z-rated 20 inch tires....

I think he was getting at any 19" or 18" tire will cost less that the same style / manufacturer 20" tire.
of course something he didn't touch on was the additional maintenance costs of the SS over the V6 models, for brakes, struts and such...

deibelsan · 02-11-2010, 10:05 PM

Last tank was 20.3 MPG so mileage is going up! And I'm driving harder and harder all the time. Winter is still really cold here too!

Ginnalou · 02-12-2010, 07:41 PM

Wow..I have 14.5mpg and I just had the oil changed at the dealership at 2100 miles. I hope it gets better. That's in town , automatic. ICK!

FC_GIBB · 02-14-2010, 09:57 AM

my last tank of gas (which was also my 3rd tank

) I had 23.2 MPG mostly country posted 55mph driving with small towns inbetween slowing to 25mph. I'd say 50/50 hwy/city I beat the crap out of her a few times a day though. I filled up yesterday reset the counter, doing my best to stay under 3krpm while accelerating I am getting 26.2 mpg (according to the computer). I am sure I will drop that today though.... Its nice outside!

tlubeskie · 03-18-2010, 12:20 PM

What am I missing? I now have 6k miles on my V6 and seldom (maybe twice) have achieved over average 18mpg on it. I have a driving mix of 70% city and 30% hwy. Even after a computer reset on the hwy, i've never seen the sunny side of 25 mpg. I take it to the dealer and he gives me the big "I dunno". He said they checked the computer set up and it all checks normal. I normally don't drive it hard - except for this past week because I like the the sound of my new MRT exhaust!

FirstCamaro2k10 · 03-18-2010, 12:32 PM

mine shows about between 22-23 mpg. I have about 1,684 miles on it. Do you reset the mpg anytime?

KMPrenger · 03-18-2010, 01:21 PM

I'd say my driving is about 70% highway and 30% city-like as well and as far as I know I'm averaging about 23. Not sure what is up with yours tlubeskie

Mankind · 03-18-2010, 01:48 PM

I'm also getting 23 to 25 depending on what time Ieave work. I'm about 60% hwy if I get out before the crowd.

camaro4mybday · 03-18-2010, 02:13 PM

you guys should try driving a constant 55-60, for this 5 mph the computer goes in to highway mode and gives you great gas miles it is a lil seceret gm uses in there programing, i found it while trying to do some tuning on my older tpi computer. after talking to a gm factory tech guy at the sema show he did confirm it, i did this with my dads 06 tbss and got 20mpg on stright highway at 55-60mph sticker said 18 lol, even when i had my 06 g6 same thing 55-60 and i got 32-33mpg, once the motors break in after around 5k miles you should see an improvement

Teddydog · 03-18-2010, 02:20 PM

I had been getting about 23 average. My daily drive is about 4 miles of residential, then 26 on the freeway and then 3 miles to the office.

Then I started focusing on shifting early and often, rarely letting it over 3000 rpm when just driving around town. Mileage went up to 24.5 or a little more.

2LT RS 6M

Rob

02-08-2010, 06:22 PM	#351
Patfan1987 CGM is the Best! Thx GM Drives: 2010 2LT RS Camaro, Auto + Sunroof Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Posts: 513 View My Garage	Ill be contributing to this thread very soon! but just as a reference my 2007 Malibu 4cyl is getting 25.5 MPG with an average speed of 40 MPH. Im hoping for right around the same gas mileage with the Camaro we shall see. __________________ Proud Owner of a CGM 2 LT/RS Auto Transmission w/Sunroof and Spare Tire

02-14-2010, 09:57 AM	#358
FC_GIBB Drives: 2012 Impala LTZ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Greenbackville, VA Posts: 346 View My Garage	my last tank of gas (which was also my 3rd tank ) I had 23.2 MPG mostly country posted 55mph driving with small towns inbetween slowing to 25mph. I'd say 50/50 hwy/city I beat the crap out of her a few times a day though. I filled up yesterday reset the counter, doing my best to stay under 3krpm while accelerating I am getting 26.2 mpg (according to the computer). I am sure I will drop that today though.... Its nice outside! __________________ A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "'The United States of America", for an amount "up to, and including my life". That is honor, and there are way to many people in this country who no longer understand it.

03-18-2010, 01:21 PM	#361
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,967	I'd say my driving is about 70% highway and 30% city-like as well and as far as I know I'm averaging about 23. Not sure what is up with yours tlubeskie __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

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FirstCamaro2k10 Drives: 2010 Silver Ice Metallic Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Just North of Beaumont, TX Posts: 731 View My Garage	mine shows about between 22-23 mpg. I have about 1,684 miles on it. Do you reset the mpg anytime?

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Mankind Whats a Millwright? Drives: 2LT/RS SIM, 05 Wht Denali Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Holden, LA Posts: 410	I'm also getting 23 to 25 depending on what time Ieave work. I'm about 60% hwy if I get out before the crowd.

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camaro4mybday "Camaro Joe" Drives: 2010 SILVER ICE 2LT/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: long island ny Posts: 2,366	you guys should try driving a constant 55-60, for this 5 mph the computer goes in to highway mode and gives you great gas miles it is a lil seceret gm uses in there programing, i found it while trying to do some tuning on my older tpi computer. after talking to a gm factory tech guy at the sema show he did confirm it, i did this with my dads 06 tbss and got 20mpg on stright highway at 55-60mph sticker said 18 lol, even when i had my 06 g6 same thing 55-60 and i got 32-33mpg, once the motors break in after around 5k miles you should see an improvement

03-18-2010, 02:20 PM	#364
Teddydog Drives: 21 LT1 RS M6 in SSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dupont, WA Posts: 453	I had been getting about 23 average. My daily drive is about 4 miles of residential, then 26 on the freeway and then 3 miles to the office. Then I started focusing on shifting early and often, rarely letting it over 3000 rpm when just driving around town. Mileage went up to 24.5 or a little more. 2LT RS 6M Rob