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mikey8 · 03-22-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by StrangeMan

my ls3 m6 gets about 18ish combined. i can't get much more than 22 highway. i hope its gets better as it breaks in.

That's about where I am. I'm always in the left lane!

I don't try to conserve fuel, I just drive it. It does get better mileage than my 07 CTS. Never understood why the 3.6 in the CTS, never did better on fuel.

myold88 · 03-22-2010, 01:05 PM

When I first got my SS I got 22 MPG on a 330 mile trip using the cruise control as much as possable @ 70-75 MPH. Now with 2500 miles I got 23.9 MPG on another interstate trip. My 6 cyl Chevy Impala gets an easy 29-30 MPG under the same conditions. Don't buy an Camaro SS for the MPG.

Silver ice SS · 03-22-2010, 01:46 PM

I get 13-15. That's hard driving and in the city.

katman · 03-22-2010, 02:07 PM

Keep in mind if you are buying the LS3, will you still be able to afford driving the car if gas goes to and maybe over $4/gallon. That time will be here before you know it! If your "banking" on $3/gallon and average 26 to 28 mpg's, your wishing for a best case scenario. You had better make assumptions based on an average of 20mpg and $4/ gallon. That way if your driving habits turn out better results, you could use the money to pay off your Camaro early.

Hyp · 03-22-2010, 03:16 PM

With my cammed SS I'm getting 21mpg on the highway cruising at 75-80.

2SS10RS · 03-22-2010, 03:25 PM

I don't know how these other people are getting 20+ mpg, I have tried driving differently on different gas ups and still can only get 16-18(if I'm lucky) and no I don't hod rod all the time

HIGHOCTANE · 03-22-2010, 03:36 PM

I get ~17-18 around town,normal driving. Doesn't seem to matter much whether I drive normal or baby it..17-18.
On long trips 22-23 running about 75. If you want the best fuel economy on the highway keep it 55-60..wind resistance is a drag lol..
As said earlier...sitting at lights will kill the avg. mileage...idling=wasted fuel.

SSDan · 03-22-2010, 04:04 PM

Well I have 1400 miles on my LS3 and its about 80% city fun runs (not my DD) and the DIC says 14.3 MPG. I've not re-set it so its the whole 1400 miles. I guess compared to others I'm having more fun!

xtreme industries · 03-22-2010, 04:09 PM

get the V8

my v6 only get 19MPG, i am sure i would get the same from a V8 since i drive spirited with the v6 but dont think i would have to drive as hard with the v8 to have the same amount of fun.

2Fast4Mu · 03-22-2010, 04:11 PM

10.1 mpg average here....and mostly in the city.
If I'm on the interstate, I can usually get it to about 16.

If I pretend I'm afraid of pressing the gas peddle, I can purposefully hit about 24mpg.

On the other hand, I'm getting much better mileage than I did on my 4th gen 6 cyl that I traded off. That car had problems lol

MrE · 03-22-2010, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardc26

I am considering buying a Camaro 2SS/RS with the LS3 motor. I drive about 100 miles a day round trip to and from work 4 days a week. My question is what kind of mpg's can I expect to get out of the LS3? Approximately 80-90% of my commute is all highway going the same speed. I have spoken to others who have Corvettes with the LS3 motor that if they keep it in 6th gear with the RPM's low and keep it around 65-70 MPH and they don't hammer it they can get around 26-28 mpg highway. Does anyone see this as feasible?

I really don't want to get the V6 but my wallet says otherwise......

I do 110 miles every day for my commute. 90% freeway and 10% city streets. I average 22.4 MPG average cruising at 74MPH. In just over four months I have 6000 miles on the car, so this seems to be a pretty good statistical average of what to expect based on my driving style.

TooCool5 · 03-22-2010, 04:46 PM

Sounds like you should consider the V6.

27-31 MPG consistently (all highway).

19-22 MPG City Depending on the gas I use.

Reeko · 03-22-2010, 04:50 PM

I only have about 300 miles on my 2SS Manual.

My drive is about 15 miles each way of country road, with stopsigns/lights about every couple of miles. That being said, I am also trying to not Lug my engine during break in and am driving very spirited.

Getting about 15 MPG.
However, I can easily see getting 20+ MPG if I had significant Highway time on my commute. Seems like the car gets mid 20's while on the freeway, so if you drive 90% Freeway, I can easily see getting 20 MPG+.

BTW: My previous car was an RX8 that I drove the same route on. I averaged about 16 MPG in it also. Car barely warmed up by the time I got to work. Plus, the Maro is much quicker and fun for the same MPG.

Sidequestion: Anyone notice that their Camaro warms up VERY quickly? As compared to my RX8, it is warm (at least the coolant and thus the heater) within a few minutes of starting.
Is this due to the aluminium block?

G6155 · 03-22-2010, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reeko

Sidequestion: Anyone notice that their Camaro warms up VERY quickly? As compared to my RX8, it is warm (at least the coolant and thus the heater) within a few minutes of starting.
Is this due to the aluminium block?

I noticed that too. No complaints from me!

03-22-2010, 03:36 PM	#35
HIGHOCTANE Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC Posts: 448	I get ~17-18 around town,normal driving. Doesn't seem to matter much whether I drive normal or baby it..17-18. On long trips 22-23 running about 75. If you want the best fuel economy on the highway keep it 55-60..wind resistance is a drag lol.. As said earlier...sitting at lights will kill the avg. mileage...idling=wasted fuel. __________________ 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Camaro (M6) Previous rides: 2003 Twin Turbo Mustang Cobra(900 RWHP) 2004 KB S/C Mustang Cobra(700 RWHP) 2003 Mustang GT,Heads,Cam, N20 ect..

03-22-2010, 04:11 PM	#38
2Fast4Mu Nothing is True Drives: Black 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 346 View My Garage	10.1 mpg average here....and mostly in the city. If I'm on the interstate, I can usually get it to about 16. If I pretend I'm afraid of pressing the gas peddle, I can purposefully hit about 24mpg. On the other hand, I'm getting much better mileage than I did on my 4th gen 6 cyl that I traded off. That car had problems lol __________________ ...Nothing is True, Everything is Permissible...

03-22-2010, 04:46 PM	#40
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	Sounds like you should consider the V6. 27-31 MPG consistently (all highway). 19-22 MPG City Depending on the gas I use. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

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03-22-2010, 01:05 PM	#30
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	When I first got my SS I got 22 MPG on a 330 mile trip using the cruise control as much as possable @ 70-75 MPH. Now with 2500 miles I got 23.9 MPG on another interstate trip. My 6 cyl Chevy Impala gets an easy 29-30 MPG under the same conditions. Don't buy an Camaro SS for the MPG.

03-22-2010, 01:46 PM	#31
Silver ice SS Drives: Silver ice Metallic 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 333	I get 13-15. That's hard driving and in the city.

03-22-2010, 02:07 PM	#32
katman Drives: 2LT Auto RS sunroof Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 163 View My Garage	Keep in mind if you are buying the LS3, will you still be able to afford driving the car if gas goes to and maybe over $4/gallon. That time will be here before you know it! If your "banking" on $3/gallon and average 26 to 28 mpg's, your wishing for a best case scenario. You had better make assumptions based on an average of 20mpg and $4/ gallon. That way if your driving habits turn out better results, you could use the money to pay off your Camaro early.

03-22-2010, 03:16 PM	#33
Hyp I've been lost... Drives: 2010 SW 2SS/RS W/IOM LSA Swap Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 466 View My Garage	With my cammed SS I'm getting 21mpg on the highway cruising at 75-80.

03-22-2010, 03:25 PM	#34
2SS10RS Drives: over the speed limit Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: south o' the mason dixon line Posts: 504 View My Garage	I don't know how these other people are getting 20+ mpg, I have tried driving differently on different gas ups and still can only get 16-18(if I'm lucky) and no I don't hod rod all the time

03-22-2010, 04:04 PM	#36
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,245 View My Garage	Well I have 1400 miles on my LS3 and its about 80% city fun runs (not my DD) and the DIC says 14.3 MPG. I've not re-set it so its the whole 1400 miles. I guess compared to others I'm having more fun!

03-22-2010, 04:09 PM	#37
xtreme industries Drives: 2010 Camaro 2lt RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 548	get the V8 my v6 only get 19MPG, i am sure i would get the same from a V8 since i drive spirited with the v6 but dont think i would have to drive as hard with the v8 to have the same amount of fun.

03-22-2010, 04:50 PM	#41
Reeko Drives: 69 Camaro RS Conv. 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 88	I only have about 300 miles on my 2SS Manual. My drive is about 15 miles each way of country road, with stopsigns/lights about every couple of miles. That being said, I am also trying to not Lug my engine during break in and am driving very spirited. Getting about 15 MPG. However, I can easily see getting 20+ MPG if I had significant Highway time on my commute. Seems like the car gets mid 20's while on the freeway, so if you drive 90% Freeway, I can easily see getting 20 MPG+. BTW: My previous car was an RX8 that I drove the same route on. I averaged about 16 MPG in it also. Car barely warmed up by the time I got to work. Plus, the Maro is much quicker and fun for the same MPG. Sidequestion: Anyone notice that their Camaro warms up VERY quickly? As compared to my RX8, it is warm (at least the coolant and thus the heater) within a few minutes of starting. Is this due to the aluminium block?