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musclecarfan · 06-01-2014, 09:41 AM

Averaging 17 mpg with 1900 miles on it, mixed city and highway

bumblebeecamaro · 06-01-2014, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Camero5

Did it change or is it still 9?

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I sold the car back in Feb with 3000 miles and the MPGs were still in the 7 to 9 MPG range. I loved the car but I just couldn't handle the ridiculous high cost(s) of owning the car. (And I use to think owning my first BMW was expensive.)

Camero5 · 06-01-2014, 11:49 AM

Damn that sucks. I agree with you there on the BMW. I had a 750LI for a short period and the gas was equally horrible not to mention the maintenance on a 7 series.

I guess you pay to play. I just didn't think it was that bad compared to my SS which is also a 6.2L V8

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bumblebeecamaro · 06-01-2014, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Camero5

I guess you pay to play.

Words in life to live by. I decided to stop pouring my $$$ down the drain from my Z and begin to fill my financial pool status instead. My Mini Cooper isn't as fancy as my Z was and it obviously has nowhere near the same HP. I'm okay with that.

kinpin · 06-01-2014, 03:33 PM

You did not pay a gas guzzler tax for nothing ..... LOL

Emvici · 06-01-2014, 04:29 PM

My 14 has 8700 miles on it, it was averaging 14 mpg when I was driving it easy. Sometimes I would reset the mpg and it would settle down at around 18mpg but the moment I got on it, it would fall anywhere from 9-12. I just had some minor upgrades done to it on 5/28 last week, id850 injectors, and upper pulley and a dyno tune. I am seeing anywhere from 5 - 13 now

. engine light came on today, so something is wrong with the tune. But I do not really expect much better mileage. Sad too since Ford can get 662 Hp out of a 5.8L and get much better mileage. augh.

URBAN LEGEND · 06-01-2014, 04:32 PM

A bigger tank would make it seem better. I'm always gassing up.

ss/rs/378 · 06-01-2014, 06:20 PM

Averaged 20-21mpg coming back from CamarofestV and 14-15 city mpg Dream Makers StageI mods real happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Camero5 · 06-01-2014, 06:50 PM

I may just have to give it some time. Its gotten up to 12MPG from 8MPG when I picked it up. I am taking it to the dealer tomorrow for some warranty issues and get the oil changed and checked on a few other things. I have this slight feeling it was neglected by the previous owner so I would feel safer to get everything checked and changed.

Thanks everyone for your replies. I feel slightly better now that everyone has higher numbers

....lol

DrkPhx · 06-01-2014, 07:15 PM

I average 13 mpg around town and can squeeze 20-21 mpg on the hwy. Definitely deserves the gas guzzler tax.

Baer383 · 06-01-2014, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by musclecarfan

Averaging 17 mpg with 1900 miles on it, mixed city and highway

I getting 17 mpg with 754 rwhp

nickswe · 06-01-2014, 09:18 PM

ZL1 2014, Manual... I drive it pretty mixed... But mostly pretty baby-ish in city.

City: 15
Highway: 17

Both values are from a weeks measure. I am impressed by the fuel average, as my old Durango that I had was more like 11 in city, and 14 on highway.

TheSilverBullet · 06-01-2014, 10:17 PM

2013 M6 9200 miles. 13.5 mpg. But. I find myself too often driving around in too low a gear. Driving around at 3000rpm can't be good for mpg. That might be the reason for the prompt to shift from 1st to 4th (?).

I'm going to try to pay more attention to shifting earlier and more often to see if that doesn't make a difference.

ZL1-PA · 06-01-2014, 10:49 PM

I average 15 - 16.
Per the June Consumer Reports issue:
55 to 65 MPH - lose 4 - 8 mpg
65 to 75 MPH - lose an additional 5 - 7 mpg

I don't think I ever go less than 75 on the open highway....

06-01-2014, 11:49 AM	#31
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	Damn that sucks. I agree with you there on the BMW. I had a 750LI for a short period and the gas was equally horrible not to mention the maintenance on a 7 series. I guess you pay to play. I just didn't think it was that bad compared to my SS which is also a 6.2L V8 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

06-01-2014, 04:32 PM	#35
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	A bigger tank would make it seem better. I'm always gassing up. __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid

06-01-2014, 06:20 PM	#36
ss/rs/378 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Camaro Victory Red Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 333	Averaged 20-21mpg coming back from CamarofestV and 14-15 city mpg Dream Makers StageI mods real happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 2.55 UPPER PULLEY,100MM IDLER PULLEY,160 STAT,PORTED TB,PORTED SNOUT,MSD PLUG WIRES,NKG PLUGS,KENNE BELL EXTERNAL FUEL PUMP,2"KOOKS HEADERS,HIGH FLOW CATS,3"CORSA 60LB DEKA INJECTORS TUNED BY FROST 580RWHP,571RWTQ.

06-01-2014, 06:50 PM	#37
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	I may just have to give it some time. Its gotten up to 12MPG from 8MPG when I picked it up. I am taking it to the dealer tomorrow for some warranty issues and get the oil changed and checked on a few other things. I have this slight feeling it was neglected by the previous owner so I would feel safer to get everything checked and changed. Thanks everyone for your replies. I feel slightly better now that everyone has higher numbers ....lol __________________ 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

06-01-2014, 09:18 PM	#40
nickswe A Swede lost in Texas Drives: Camaro ZL1 2014 Black M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 489	ZL1 2014, Manual... I drive it pretty mixed... But mostly pretty baby-ish in city. City: 15 Highway: 17 Both values are from a weeks measure. I am impressed by the fuel average, as my old Durango that I had was more like 11 in city, and 14 on highway. __________________ Former owner of a 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Edition. Currently driving a 2014 Camaro ZL1 Coupe.

06-01-2014, 09:41 AM	#29
musclecarfan Drives: 1993 Indy Pace Car, 2014 ZL1 BRM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Caldwell, ID Posts: 99 View My Garage	Averaging 17 mpg with 1900 miles on it, mixed city and highway

06-01-2014, 03:33 PM	#33
kinpin 618 RWHP Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Albany New York Posts: 772 View My Garage	You did not pay a gas guzzler tax for nothing ..... LOL

06-01-2014, 04:29 PM	#34
Emvici Drives: 2014 ZL1 White Convertible Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: St Pete Fl Posts: 682	My 14 has 8700 miles on it, it was averaging 14 mpg when I was driving it easy. Sometimes I would reset the mpg and it would settle down at around 18mpg but the moment I got on it, it would fall anywhere from 9-12. I just had some minor upgrades done to it on 5/28 last week, id850 injectors, and upper pulley and a dyno tune. I am seeing anywhere from 5 - 13 now . engine light came on today, so something is wrong with the tune. But I do not really expect much better mileage. Sad too since Ford can get 662 Hp out of a 5.8L and get much better mileage. augh.

06-01-2014, 07:15 PM	#38
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	I average 13 mpg around town and can squeeze 20-21 mpg on the hwy. Definitely deserves the gas guzzler tax.

06-01-2014, 10:17 PM	#41
TheSilverBullet Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 18	2013 M6 9200 miles. 13.5 mpg. But. I find myself too often driving around in too low a gear. Driving around at 3000rpm can't be good for mpg. That might be the reason for the prompt to shift from 1st to 4th (?). I'm going to try to pay more attention to shifting earlier and more often to see if that doesn't make a difference. Last edited by TheSilverBullet; 06-01-2014 at 10:28 PM.

06-01-2014, 10:49 PM	#42
ZL1-PA Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: PA Posts: 151	I average 15 - 16. Per the June Consumer Reports issue: 55 to 65 MPH - lose 4 - 8 mpg 65 to 75 MPH - lose an additional 5 - 7 mpg I don't think I ever go less than 75 on the open highway....