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04-08-2004 | 05:46 PM
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Originally posted by rotarygod
I went to the Houston Auto Show this week and looked at the average car's gas mileage. I am taking into account what cars are the most on the road. Here in Texas, everyone and their redneck drives trucks and SUV's. I also looked at many other (non truck based) cars including BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Saab, Chevy, Ford, etc... What I found is that there is an overwhelming majority that average about 18/24 mpg. That is right on par with an RX-8. Yes there are cars that get higher. There are cars that get lower too. I just don't see everyone else on the road make a big deal about their cars getting this mileage. Everyone knows what their car is rated at when they buy it. This is regardless of what type of vehicle is being purchased. Yes there are cars such as the LS1 based Chevy's that have much more power and get really good mileage in relation to the RX-8. There are also cars that are much less powerful with worse gas mileage.
If we all bought cars solely based on gas mileage, we'd all have Civic's or hybrids. If we all bought cars based on power, we'd be driving Viper's or other high power cars. Luckily we have the freedom to drive the cars that suit us the best and make us the most happy. This is why there are so many different cars on the market. If you base your choice off of only one variable, look elsewhere.
I went to the Houston Auto Show this week and looked at the average car's gas mileage. I am taking into account what cars are the most on the road. Here in Texas, everyone and their redneck drives trucks and SUV's. I also looked at many other (non truck based) cars including BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Saab, Chevy, Ford, etc... What I found is that there is an overwhelming majority that average about 18/24 mpg. That is right on par with an RX-8. Yes there are cars that get higher. There are cars that get lower too. I just don't see everyone else on the road make a big deal about their cars getting this mileage. Everyone knows what their car is rated at when they buy it. This is regardless of what type of vehicle is being purchased. Yes there are cars such as the LS1 based Chevy's that have much more power and get really good mileage in relation to the RX-8. There are also cars that are much less powerful with worse gas mileage.
If we all bought cars solely based on gas mileage, we'd all have Civic's or hybrids. If we all bought cars based on power, we'd be driving Viper's or other high power cars. Luckily we have the freedom to drive the cars that suit us the best and make us the most happy. This is why there are so many different cars on the market. If you base your choice off of only one variable, look elsewhere.
It would be nice if I could get more than my typical 220 miles per tank.
04-08-2004 | 10:29 PM
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Originally posted by Reeko
I bet if you looked, those other cars in the 18/24 range had bigger gas tanks. Thats my only problem, not the milage. Hving to fill up at least twice a week is a PITA. Especially when compared to my pickup trucks, they only get about 16 MPG, but have over 30 gallon tanks. (Not saying I want a 30 gallon tank in the RX8.)
It would be nice if I could get more than my typical 220 miles per tank.
I bet if you looked, those other cars in the 18/24 range had bigger gas tanks. Thats my only problem, not the milage. Hving to fill up at least twice a week is a PITA. Especially when compared to my pickup trucks, they only get about 16 MPG, but have over 30 gallon tanks. (Not saying I want a 30 gallon tank in the RX8.)
It would be nice if I could get more than my typical 220 miles per tank.
04-08-2004 | 10:32 PM
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You must not have test driven yet or you wouldn't care so much what the mpg is. I never worry about it while I'm driving -
Stopping at the gas station is even a blast- it gets so many comments- people go out of their way to get a look at it while I'm filling up - sometimes driving in off the street to get a look w/o buying anything at the station.
I get 15-city 20 highway
Stopping at the gas station is even a blast- it gets so many comments- people go out of their way to get a look at it while I'm filling up - sometimes driving in off the street to get a look w/o buying anything at the station.
I get 15-city 20 highway
04-08-2004 | 10:57 PM
#61
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15.5 mpg city...but if you want economy buy one of them new Toyota Prius cars. If you want a car that is aesthetically appealing and fun to drive, then take the nuts out of the purse and buy the 8. you won't be disappointed....
04-09-2004 | 12:32 AM
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i have about 2k on my car. milage is very poor. it seems to get worse as i put on more miles too, but that may be only because i've been driving the car harder recently.
i'm about 60% highway and i average about 15mpg.
other than that, the car is awesome. even with the poor milage, i don't think you will regret buying it.
i'm about 60% highway and i average about 15mpg.
other than that, the car is awesome. even with the poor milage, i don't think you will regret buying it.
04-09-2004 | 03:48 PM
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From: Alabama
21.16 mpg before 'L' reflash
21 62 mpg after 'L' reflash
Sitting at 13,700 miles.
If you think you are going to worry about the gas mileage - forget buying the RX-8. We already have enough posters who are that way.
21 62 mpg after 'L' reflash
Sitting at 13,700 miles.
If you think you are going to worry about the gas mileage - forget buying the RX-8. We already have enough posters who are that way.
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04-11-2004 | 08:08 PM
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MPG? What the hell is that? Who cares? The only question is; do you like the car? If so, buy it. Drive it. If you're worried about the MPG, go buy a Prius or something like that. It won't be the same, but you'll be getting 60+MPG. Just do us all a favor, if you do buy an 8, don't complain and bitch about the MPG. Face it, this is a sports car, and traditionally, they don't get decent mileage.
04-11-2004 | 09:34 PM
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I agree with the other guy, you don't buy this car for MPG!!
You buy it for the looks, the overpowering thrill of driving it and for the attention you get from other. If you drive a lot of miles, why not enjoy them like only you can in the 8!
Let me know what you get. If the 8 isn't right the 6 is very sharp also, it has 220 HP and MPG around 24 -27.
You buy it for the looks, the overpowering thrill of driving it and for the attention you get from other. If you drive a lot of miles, why not enjoy them like only you can in the 8!
Let me know what you get. If the 8 isn't right the 6 is very sharp also, it has 220 HP and MPG around 24 -27.
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