How can I get better gas mileage?
12-29-2006 | 06:19 PM
#102
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Originally Posted by MP3Guy
Let me put it to you as politely as I can- and Stewart's quote was not advocating what you do- coasting for extended periods of time is NOT "driving." Torque and power are important control factors, and besides, you are NOT saving any gasoline by doing so. I have 35 years experience with automobiles of every kind. Your "circle of friends" are just as ignorant as you are.
http://www.autoanything.com/savegas/
Some wacky ideas for saving gas with dubious results
Using neutral while coasting downhill:
This urban legend is a popular gas saver myth for foothill dwellers and weekend ski trippers. Not only is this ineffective at saving gas, but it is extremely dangerous. There's no reason to cut-off your acceleration control - coasting with your foot off the gas uses the same amount of fuel. And, letting your vehicle drift downhill can generate triple-digit speeds - one reason why coasting downhill in neutral is illegal in many areas. And if you're thinking of the next crazy step - turning off your engine to coast downhill - the cops should cut-up your license.
http://www.autoanything.com/savegas/
Some wacky ideas for saving gas with dubious results
Using neutral while coasting downhill:
This urban legend is a popular gas saver myth for foothill dwellers and weekend ski trippers. Not only is this ineffective at saving gas, but it is extremely dangerous. There's no reason to cut-off your acceleration control - coasting with your foot off the gas uses the same amount of fuel. And, letting your vehicle drift downhill can generate triple-digit speeds - one reason why coasting downhill in neutral is illegal in many areas. And if you're thinking of the next crazy step - turning off your engine to coast downhill - the cops should cut-up your license.
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Last edited by KimiFelipe; 12-29-2006 at 06:26 PM.
12-29-2006 | 08:32 PM
#104
Originally Posted by KimiFelipe
You guys are ***** about this ****. It's impossible to have a conversation about stuff on this board.
meh/.
meh/.
wah 
12-29-2006 | 11:01 PM
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From: Jax, FLA
Dont drive it, sell it, trade it in on a Mazda3........... if you gotta worry about MPG, you got no buss. driving an RX8, or for that matter any sports car, or large truck, SUV.. stick to the grocery getters,,, sentra, civic, corrola........
12-30-2006 | 12:24 AM
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From: York PA
Originally Posted by Brettus
I'm glad the mileage is so bad - It means fewer people will buy it which in turn means our cars stay unique & much admired .
12-30-2006 | 12:31 AM
#111
Originally Posted by h0rde
No, it means thousands of us who bought it not knowing how abysmally inefficient it was are now trying to sell our cars to people who know better than to buy it. If you think your car is much admired, try to sell it. You'll see what kind of "admiration" exists.
I don't like the mileage but really enjoy having a unique car . Don't care if I lose money selling it what's a few $ when you get so much enjoyment from the car.
01-03-2007 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by encorez
The 8 is worst than the 1988, 7 turbo.
20 years to make things worse, thanks Mazda.
Sad, people have to buy a Yugo to get respectable gas mileage.
20 years to make things worse, thanks Mazda.
Sad, people have to buy a Yugo to get respectable gas mileage.
You keep insisting that it is, but according to road test records I found on the web, it isn't. I don't think you've ever owned any rotary.
01-03-2007 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by encorez
Does Mazda sponsor this forum? If so I am sure they read our complaints.
Bad MPG is an selling issue, and a resale issue. Looks like 8's suck in that department.
Bad MPG is an selling issue, and a resale issue. Looks like 8's suck in that department.
Uh, sparky, for one, Mazda does not "sponsor" this forum. Secondly, the car has entered it's third model year, and I think they are well aware - along with anyone who has spent 5 minutes here- what the mileage is. That didn't stop me from getting my new 8 six weeks ago.
Lastly, for those who can't hit 18 miles per gallon no matter what - I'll repeat: there is one of two things wrong
1) The car
2) the driver
01-03-2007 | 05:09 PM
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From: Central North Carolina
Originally Posted by encorez
The 8 is worst than the 1988, 7 turbo.
20 years to make things worse, thanks Mazda.
Sad, people have to buy a Yugo to get respectable gas mileage.
20 years to make things worse, thanks Mazda.
Sad, people have to buy a Yugo to get respectable gas mileage.
01-06-2007 | 08:12 AM
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From: Gulfport, MS
I bought my 8 two weeks ago, and at the same time I bought my wife a brand new '06 Ford Explorer. Needless to say, she gets better gas milage than me. She doesn't have NEAR as much fun driving as I do, though 
. I got the 8 because it was fun to drive, not because I was concerned with my milage.
. I got the 8 because it was fun to drive, not because I was concerned with my milage.
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