Originally Posted by HIX8

This thread is intended for those who want to push the limits. And I see this car as intended for those who want to push the limits. Prudent conservatism strikes me as the very antithesis of the RX-8. While you do present a strong argument, one could also make a powerful argument with all the reasons for buying a Honda Accord instead of an RX-8.

'Zoom-Zoom' sparks my spirit as a combination of performance and excitement. And for me, maximizing performance applies to the gas pump as well as the road.

As far as using our brains, a counter argument could be made that practicing maximum range performance in a relatively benign city environment has the potential to pay large dividends if a driver can learn to stretch from one gas station to the next for a cross-country trip that may have hostile weather like a scorching desert or an icy blizzard. I'd much rather learn the limits of my car when the pumps are a short walk away rather than a possibly life-threatening hike.

Originally Posted by HIX8

This thread is intended for those who want to push the limits. And I see this car as intended for those who want to push the limits. Prudent conservatism strikes me as the very antithesis of the RX-8. While you do present a strong argument, one could also make a powerful argument with all the reasons for buying a Honda Accord instead of an RX-8.

'Zoom-Zoom' sparks my spirit as a combination of performance and excitement. And for me, maximizing performance applies to the gas pump as well as the road.

As far as using our brains, a counter argument could be made that practicing maximum range performance in a relatively benign city environment has the potential to pay large dividends if a driver can learn to stretch from one gas station to the next for a cross-country trip that may have hostile weather like a scorching desert or an icy blizzard. I'd much rather learn the limits of my car when the pumps are a short walk away rather than a possibly life-threatening hike.

Originally Posted by guy321

Hmm, ok . You are SO TOTTALY right and I was so totally wrong. I should also seek out new ways to push the limits. I think i'll go see how many bowling ***** I can pull with my ***** or how many pool ***** i can shove up my butt.

Maybe we can see how many bean burritos we can eat. Want to meet up for that one?

Originally Posted by HIX8

...sitting inside the 8 with the windows rolled up.

Get the passengers begging you to run out of gas!

Originally Posted by Nubo

The best car I ever had for "pushing" low fuel was a Renault Alliance. It's little gas light was a jittery thing. At first it would blink on briefly and wouldn't come back on for a while. That was Stage 1. After some more miles it would begin to flicker. Stage 2. More miles and it would stay light most of the time but still flash off occasionally. Stage 3. There would be a brief Stage 4 where it would only go out when accelerating or going up hill. After about 5 more miles without it flashing off you could declare Stage 5. I think I could get another 30 miles out of Stage 5. The stages weren't a feature intended by Renault, rather a result of a seemingly "cheap" gauge implementation. But as in many analog devices there was a usefulness and valuable information in the "noise".

I never did run out but once I was driving through Montana and passed a station with about 1/4 tank remaining. Bad move. Hours ticked by as I drove through 'no-gas-land'. There were no stations on the interstate, you had to get off and go a couple miles on a side road, and the one station I did find was closed. I thought I'd found salvation when I saw a lot of light a few miles distant. Got off the interstate again and followed the light. When I got there it was nothing but dozens and dozens of tennis courts, all lit up. No people. Must have been some government thing. I decided I didn't want to run out of gas on the interstate, so I proceeded on a frontage road and kept it in 5th gear at about 40 mph to squeeze out maximum mileage. The car could get over 40 mpg highway but I swear I must have gotten 60 that day. I did get 60 out of Stage 5! I finally hit a service area just at the border with Wyoming. It was 2 a.m. and I'd been driving that quarter-tank since before dark! I filled it up and reckoned I'd had .02 gal remaining.

Originally Posted by dwill9578

my gauge is way off, it comes on I drive 25-30 miles and can only get 12- 12.5 in it?? I think my light comes on with 3-4 gallons by mistake, but I'm not taking it in for that.

Originally Posted by MX6_2_RX8

Mine does the same thing. Mine came on yesterday and I drove 20 miles. When I put gas in it only took 13.8 gallons. That means I had 2 more to go. It also means that the light comes on with 3 gallons left. Not a big deal but it is 20% of the tank! I don't mind the mileage but I do hate that I need to stop and fill this car almost twice as often as most other cars.

QUESTION FOR PEOPLE THAT HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS. How many gallons does it take to fill it? Sorry about yelling, I just wanted to get attention. And, yes, I'm sure it has been posted before, it just might take a few hours of reading to find it.

A gallon of gas weighs about 6 lbs so 3 gallons of gas is 18 pounds. There are people on this forum trying to save ounces. The question is why carry around 18 lbs every day if it can never be used.

Thanks for your replies.

Originally Posted by guy321

If that's your pic in the Avatar, I don't think driving around with a 1/4 tank of gas all the time should be your first priority in saving weight in your car.

Originally Posted by MX6_2_RX8

You're right, it is probably better to fill up. I just wonder where the 2 gallons are. Or is it really only a 14.5 gallon tank? My book says 15.9. Has anybody ever put that much in when it is empty?