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nUcLeArEnVoY · 10-01-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by usa1camaro1969

Funny.
I see around 23-24 mpg's and do mostly all city driving.
I don't drive it like a nancy-boy either.
I guess if you were that concerned you should've had a v6.

I wasn't concerned about the mileage at all. Rest assured, I was quite expectant of un-Prius-like mileage. It's just I wanted tips on how to economize it as best I could. I see 15-16 city MPG average thrown around these posts a lot, so I don't see any reason I can't have the same is all.

daphatgrant · 10-01-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by usa1camaro1969

Funny.
I see around 23-24 mpg's and do mostly all city driving.
I don't drive it like a nancy-boy either.
I guess if you were that concerned you should've had a v6.

24mpg city driving... No offense meant but I'm not sure I buy that. Highway yes, city... I'd have to see it in person.

Sc0rPs · 10-01-2010, 11:13 PM

Your still in break-in period, so don't floor it anytime soon!

Don't sweat what others say, if you want to make your car efficient for whatever reason then do it. Nobody will know and honestly nobody will care, just post about how you're only getting 1 MPG for them lol.

After you're break-in period which will take however long look into add-ons, keep tire pressure optimized, and even a tune can give you better MPG. These forums are a wealth of info on what works and what doesn't.

Bullitt · 10-02-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by usa1camaro1969

I see around 23-24 mpg's and do mostly all city driving.

That right there is funny, I don't care who you are.

mikeSS · 10-02-2010, 11:34 AM

i got a tune and i got a little better MPG 14.2, but ya i really dont see how people can get above 18MPG, i really don't understand it.... i could never drive a whole day and keep RPM below 2k

GEEo · 10-02-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperFly03

Do you drive like mrs. daisy? I find that a tough average to swallow for an LS3.

No man I just put 80mph on cruise control and thats wut I get.

GEEo · 10-02-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

I CAN SHOW EVEN BETTER THAN THAT , BY CLEANING THE AVERAGE AT 65 MPH THEN JUST LET HER ROLL ONE CAN SHOW WAY MORE THAN 24 MPG !!!

:iono :

yha if I put 65 on cruise control i get like 27 -29.

I only get this if my parents ride w/ me. lol

vuduman67 · 10-02-2010, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usa1camaro1969

Funny.
I see around 23-24 mpg's and do mostly all city driving.
I don't drive it like a nancy-boy either.
I guess if you were that concerned you should've had a v6.

SuperFly03 · 10-02-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GEEo

No man I just put 80mph on cruise control and thats wut I get.

On cruise... I believe that. I thought you were showing off your average overall which would mean you have to do 90%+ of your driving on cruise control.

savage71ChevelleSS · 10-02-2010, 05:42 PM

Some of these posts are rediculous. Why in the world would you buy an SS with 426hp if you were so concerned about gas mileage? That is why they ahve the V6 version. Don't go over 2k RPM's? Shift into 6th at 45? Please......What a waste, you might be using 175 of the 426 horsepower at your disposal. I feel ZERO sympathy for someone that would buy a high performance V8 and then drive it like Grandma, what a waste

GEEo · 10-02-2010, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperFly03

On cruise... I believe that. I thought you were showing off your average overall which would mean you have to do 90%+ of your driving on cruise control.

The most I can do w/o the CC is like 18 - 20 mpg overall.

IMO for a 426hp 6.2 litter V8 thats pretty good.

ss=scuba steve · 10-02-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by savage71ChevelleSS

Some of these posts are rediculous. Why in the world would you buy an SS with 426hp if you were so concerned about gas mileage? That is why they ahve the V6 version. Don't go over 2k RPM's? Shift into 6th at 45? Please......What a waste, you might be using 175 of the 426 horsepower at your disposal. I feel ZERO sympathy for someone that would buy a high performance V8 and then drive it like Grandma, what a waste

Not all of us care to stomp it at every light like a mooey. Mine is my daily driver and I want to take care of it and try to get reasonable gas mileage, sue me. Yeah I like to goose it from time to time, but I think this is a great "cruising car" and I treat it as such. Just because you have a lead foot doesn't mean everyone else has to. Just sayin.....

SuperFly03 · 10-02-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GEEo

The most I can do w/o the CC is like 18 - 20 mpg overall.

IMO for a 426hp 6.2 litter V8 thats pretty good.

Agreed. I jumped to the conclusion your screen shot was your overall average and not your cruise control MPG.

I averaged 16-16.2 overall on my 2SS. Averaging 16 flat on my GT500.

Nothing to complain about with the amount of HP these things spit out.

GEEo · 10-02-2010, 08:26 PM

I dont care about the MPG first because my parents pay for it lol!

and I can't resist my self to make this baby run wild lol

My car looks at me like this every morning

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10-01-2010, 11:13 PM	#31
Sc0rPs Drives: 2010 2LT / RS - 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 519	Your still in break-in period, so don't floor it anytime soon! Don't sweat what others say, if you want to make your car efficient for whatever reason then do it. Nobody will know and honestly nobody will care, just post about how you're only getting 1 MPG for them lol. After you're break-in period which will take however long look into add-ons, keep tire pressure optimized, and even a tune can give you better MPG. These forums are a wealth of info on what works and what doesn't.

10-02-2010, 11:34 AM	#33
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	i got a tune and i got a little better MPG 14.2, but ya i really dont see how people can get above 18MPG, i really don't understand it.... i could never drive a whole day and keep RPM below 2k

10-02-2010, 05:42 PM	#38
savage71ChevelleSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Imperial Blue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 264	Some of these posts are rediculous. Why in the world would you buy an SS with 426hp if you were so concerned about gas mileage? That is why they ahve the V6 version. Don't go over 2k RPM's? Shift into 6th at 45? Please......What a waste, you might be using 175 of the 426 horsepower at your disposal. I feel ZERO sympathy for someone that would buy a high performance V8 and then drive it like Grandma, what a waste

10-02-2010, 08:26 PM	#42
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	I dont care about the MPG first because my parents pay for it lol! and I can't resist my self to make this baby run wild lol My car looks at me like this every morning