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DRKS1D3 · 08-26-2014, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

What were you expecting from a 426 hp V8 that is around 4,000lbs? Someone didn't do their Homework or they were just in denial at the time of purchase.

This X's 100!

That is why I have a Chevy Cruze as my daily.

USMUCL · 08-26-2014, 10:54 AM

Not meant to lecture anyone, but . . .

I have not checked, nor do I ever plan to check, the MPG on this car. Not why I bought it.

gajagfan · 08-26-2014, 10:56 AM

We have about 18,700 miles on the car, and it has an 18.2 MPG lifetime average. It is down about 2 MPG from the WS6 that was its predecessor. The majority of its life it has the cruise set between about 60 MPH and upper 70 MPH, but give me good curve or on / off ramp and I will have my fun. It is getting what GM claimed it would get, so I have no complaints.

Camero5 · 08-26-2014, 11:03 AM

F*ck me. I fill up two-three times a week and drive 50 miles a day. Used to be once a week in my SS but now with the ZL1 I'm doing 13-15 MPG compared to 18-22 in the SS. Haha. Can't complain though, love my car and the commute is about to be 2.5 miles a day. Can't wait for that

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Melkor · 08-26-2014, 11:12 AM

I'm doing about 16-18 depending on what my drives look like. It's definitely more of an expense, but I knew that going in. 6.2L V8 track car... it will use da gas.

Shiftgreen · 08-26-2014, 11:41 AM

I must be too easy on mine. I'm getting 20.8 mpg @ 6900 miles. I put an intake on at around 3500 miles and it went from 19.5 to 20.8 so that's pretty nice.

Mint · 08-26-2014, 11:46 AM

My SS gets 21MPG average after 10k miles.... It's not a 1LE so the gear ratio is different though

GONIF · 08-26-2014, 11:48 AM

Why the fuel mileage comes as a shock to anyone is beyond me . It is what it is ,and aggressive driving makes it worse. The price of fuel will continue to rise and your dollar is worth less and less every day . If you want to play you got to pay . Look at it as a cost of having fun and just enjoy it or trade it on a Prius .

PaulsGT · 08-26-2014, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CTSVBiggie

4000lb car with 426hp and 3.91 gears. Not sure what you were expecting. Then again, whats more important to you, Miles per gallon or SM1LES per gallon?

Certainly enjoy the smiles per gallon lol, just wish I didnt spend so much time at the gas station, I do drive alot.

PaulsGT · 08-26-2014, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

What were you expecting from a 426 hp V8 that is around 4,000lbs? Someone didn't do their Homework or they were just in denial at the time of purchase.

Actually neither, I loved the car and still do and always will, just drinks gas.

PaulsGT · 08-26-2014, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TxBandit911

I get 17 in mine. Daily drive it to work about 5miles one way. Not amazing, but way better than the 10mpg lifted 4x4 I traded for it.

Its not a 2500lb 4cyl car, what did you really expect?

I averaged 17 last time i saw it, my 18 mile commute to work is half highway, I think watching the needle move while driving is the worst part of it.

gajagfan · 08-26-2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mint

My SS gets 21MPG average after 10k miles.... It's not a 1LE so the gear ratio is different though

The only final drive ratios that are different are 2, 3 and 4. 1, 5 and 6 are nearly identical, so highway mileage does not differ between a standard SS and a 1LE. The difference could come from extended cruising in 3 and 4.

el ess A · 08-26-2014, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by USMUCL

Not meant to lecture anyone, but . . .

I have not checked, nor do I ever plan to check, the MPG on this car. Not why I bought it.

THIS

LT1Zob · 08-26-2014, 12:41 PM

Paul my friend, some people spend $300k on a Ferrari, pay $5k to maintain it every 3k miles, and get 9mpg. You spent $40k and smile every time you start it up I bet. Plus, you don't have to wear tight, coral colored shorts to fit in with other tight, coral colored short wearing Ferrari owners. Take the good with the bad sir, it could be worse.

08-26-2014, 11:03 AM	#18
Camero5 Hide! My wife's coming! Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Las Colinas, TX Posts: 1,442 View My Garage	F*ck me. I fill up two-three times a week and drive 50 miles a day. Used to be once a week in my SS but now with the ZL1 I'm doing 13-15 MPG compared to 18-22 in the SS. Haha. Can't complain though, love my car and the commute is about to be 2.5 miles a day. Can't wait for that Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible CRT - 630 RWHP / 620 RWTQ - ADM Performance Built/Tuned - ZL-700 Package - LS9 CAM - Lingenfelter CNC Ported Heads - Stainless Power Headers

08-26-2014, 11:12 AM	#19
Melkor Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro SS w/1le Package Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 302 View My Garage	I'm doing about 16-18 depending on what my drives look like. It's definitely more of an expense, but I knew that going in. 6.2L V8 track car... it will use da gas. __________________ DFTBA! 2014 Camaro 1SS w/1LE Track Pack

08-26-2014, 11:48 AM	#22
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	Why the fuel mileage comes as a shock to anyone is beyond me . It is what it is ,and aggressive driving makes it worse. The price of fuel will continue to rise and your dollar is worth less and less every day . If you want to play you got to pay . Look at it as a cost of having fun and just enjoy it or trade it on a Prius . __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

08-26-2014, 10:54 AM	#16
USMUCL Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 286	Not meant to lecture anyone, but . . . I have not checked, nor do I ever plan to check, the MPG on this car. Not why I bought it.

08-26-2014, 10:56 AM	#17
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	We have about 18,700 miles on the car, and it has an 18.2 MPG lifetime average. It is down about 2 MPG from the WS6 that was its predecessor. The majority of its life it has the cruise set between about 60 MPH and upper 70 MPH, but give me good curve or on / off ramp and I will have my fun. It is getting what GM claimed it would get, so I have no complaints.

08-26-2014, 11:41 AM	#20
Shiftgreen Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE AGM Join Date: May 2013 Location: raleigh Posts: 301	I must be too easy on mine. I'm getting 20.8 mpg @ 6900 miles. I put an intake on at around 3500 miles and it went from 19.5 to 20.8 so that's pretty nice.

08-26-2014, 11:46 AM	#21
Mint Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jersey Posts: 343 View My Garage	My SS gets 21MPG average after 10k miles.... It's not a 1LE so the gear ratio is different though

08-26-2014, 12:41 PM	#28
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 2,007 View My Garage	Paul my friend, some people spend $300k on a Ferrari, pay $5k to maintain it every 3k miles, and get 9mpg. You spent $40k and smile every time you start it up I bet. Plus, you don't have to wear tight, coral colored shorts to fit in with other tight, coral colored short wearing Ferrari owners. Take the good with the bad sir, it could be worse.