is fuel economy really that bad?
02-15-2007, 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by encorez
Did Mazda warn anyone, that MPG would go down after that last FLASH?
the rest of the 65k miles would average 21.45...
i got the sheets.. and your point is? o, you have not point..
i got #s..
a big bunch of i have a small ***** and i wanted to get an rx8, but my parents could not afford it...
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02-15-2007, 08:35 AM
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Wow, I routinely got 18/23 (in warmer weather). In the recently absurd cold and snow (for this region), my city economy has dropped to about 16mpg.
That said, I was aware of it going into it and I have no regrets.
That said, I was aware of it going into it and I have no regrets.
02-15-2007, 09:41 AM
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Under normal driving, I think most are getting near the rating (around 16/17 city and 20-23 hwy). Obviously those that drive the car hard all the time and do almost all city driving will see significantly less mileage.
I also think that if the plugs, coils, MAF, and overall engine cleanliness (including injectors and catalyst) are not well maintained over time, mileage will go down significantly.
I also think that if the plugs, coils, MAF, and overall engine cleanliness (including injectors and catalyst) are not well maintained over time, mileage will go down significantly.
02-15-2007, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by NoTears316
Talking out your *** again... MPG didn't change.
As most of us know this has been discussed WAY too much.
Comparision: my buddy's G35 sedan gets the same mpg that I do (~18mpg), you don't hear the g35 getting bashed for this.
Let's all just put this issue to bed once and for all....
02-15-2007, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by NoTears316
Talking out your *** again... MPG didn't change.
02-15-2007, 11:46 AM
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I remember when my salesmen actually pointed out that the gas mileage isnt so great for its engine size. I responded to that with " its a sports car who cares!" My friends cousin bought an H2 averages about 12-14 mpg and he didnt care either 
02-15-2007, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by NoTears316
Talking out your *** again... MPG didn't change.
02-15-2007, 01:02 PM
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Seems like our 8 is no worse in real world MPG than small SUV's.
A co-worker just sold her 3.0 Escape 'cause it was getting 400kms max to about 55 litres (about 280 miles) - same as me and my 8 (both non-highway commutes). My wife's new V6 Grand Vitara JLX-L is barely any better then my 8 either.
A co-worker just sold her 3.0 Escape 'cause it was getting 400kms max to about 55 litres (about 280 miles) - same as me and my 8 (both non-highway commutes). My wife's new V6 Grand Vitara JLX-L is barely any better then my 8 either.
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