I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? - Page 5

BMX_STI · 05-05-2008, 08:23 PM

just got back from california this weekend. the best i averaged was 28.2. this was averaging anywhere between 65-85. like i said, my mileage improved after i went stage 2. maybe im just lucky

**Turninconcepts.com** · 05-07-2008, 05:32 PM

My mileage has been getting better lately. I am up to averaging 22mpg over a tank. When I got the car I was only getting about 18. I have about 8000 miles on the car now.

The Sim · 05-11-2008, 06:20 PM

I did a 200 mile round-trip highway trip this weekend... one way in S# mode and *cough* triple digits speed (give or take)

omfg this car is fast

- actual average 18.6mpg (the computer said 19.5), the other way back in I mode and shifting with the arrow and barely touching the gas pedal the entire way (almost everybody was passing me, I was an embarrassment to the Fraternity of STI!!

) I got 28.5mpg (the computer said 27.6).. that's better than I ever got on the WRX!

I now have about 650 miles on the car.

GWjade87 · 05-11-2008, 06:29 PM

running stg2, on a 90k mile car, i drive 6 miles a day small city roads, best i can get is 20mpg but that stop go, i never even get a chance to get over 45miles an hour... such a shame so much power and no room to gallop.

paikman · 05-11-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Turninconcepts.com

My mileage has been getting better lately. I am up to averaging 22mpg over a tank. When I got the car I was only getting about 18. I have about 8000 miles on the car now.

wow!
How far do you guys commute everyday? or is it just driving to a lot of far track events?

Wales Garage · 05-12-2008, 04:27 PM

in south florida the average speed is 80mph, its not posted, but any less will get you rear ended. im just going to park mine and start driving my beaters. 16-18mpg is killing me.

GilMikalian · 05-12-2008, 05:25 PM

Are you guys finding that the trip computer is accurate when compared to your own calculations? I didn't bother calculating myself but my trip computer told me I was getting a tick over 22 mpg on my Vegas run last week. Car loaded with my wifie and little one, and gear. Total about 250# while traveling ~75mph the whole way.

GhoSStRyda · 05-12-2008, 11:45 PM

^^^ i try to monitor my mpg most of the time and i find the car's calculations a lil off... about 1mpg over the actual. not that bigga deal tho.

Arcticsun · 05-17-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GilMikalian

Are you guys finding that the trip computer is accurate when compared to your own calculations? I didn't bother calculating myself but my trip computer told me I was getting a tick over 22 mpg on my Vegas run last week. Car loaded with my wifie and little one, and gear. Total about 250# while traveling ~75mph the whole way.

Everyone's results will vary. But the way I calcuated it and the way the car did were off in the first 1000 miles by 1mpg. Now they are right now. So I trust it all the time.

Guys. Driving 55 in I mode yields 33+mpg on a flat. I understand the reasons for buyng the car, but when you are driving normal, why not try to save some money and some gas?

My avg for my current tank is 29.1mpg over 260 miles. Pretty awesome!

Rum · 05-17-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Arcticsun

Guys. Driving 55 in I mode yields 33+mpg on a flat. I understand the reasons for buyng the car, but when you are driving normal, why not try to save some money and some gas?

Driving 55 on Southern CA freeways will cause you to get tailgated, cussed out, honked at, and cut off. Around here when traffic isn't a concern we go 75-80, and the cops don't pull us over for that unless we're being dangerous about it.

Arcticsun · 05-18-2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Rum

Driving 55 on Southern CA freeways will cause you to get tailgated, cussed out, honked at, and cut off. Around here when traffic isn't a concern we go 75-80, and the cops don't pull us over for that unless we're being dangerous about it.

I take it you've never been to michigan?

Either way, you can't be a *****, or be afraid to be tailgated. SOMEONE has to start a revolution. Don't just sit there.

GhoSStRyda · 05-18-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Arcticsun

Guys. Driving 55 in I mode yields 33+mpg on a flat. I understand the reasons for buyng the car, but when you are driving normal, why not try to save some money and some gas?

in 55 are you in 5th gear?

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Originally Posted by Arcticsun

My avg for my current tank is 29.1mpg over 260 miles. Pretty awesome!

at that rate, youre gonna get around 400miles to the tank!

inpuressa · 05-18-2008, 11:42 AM

Hawaii has a pretty strict speed limit of 50-55 on freeways. Anything over 60 and risk getting a ticket. My mpg says 21.7, but a little more on the 22range in actual. 750miles currently. Hope my mpg getts better as miles rack up.

SCMedic · 05-18-2008, 04:28 PM

21.6 on my 700 miler... Not a CLUE how anyone is getting 28mpg... I was doing 60 downhill, with no AC... lol All highway too. Pretty dissapointing being that I read this thread before my 4 hour drive.

Arcticsun · 05-18-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GhoSStRyda

in 55 are you in 5th gear?

at that rate, youre gonna get around 400miles to the tank!

That's in 6th about 2250 rpm. More than 400 to the tank actually. Its really nice.

I just stored a 32.1mpg (over about 70 miles) in my nav unit. I usually get the factory freaks.

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05-11-2008, 06:20 PM	#63
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GWjade87 Amateur STI Driver Car: Silver 04 WRX STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: SE Michigan Posts: 29 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? running stg2, on a 90k mile car, i drive 6 miles a day small city roads, best i can get is 20mpg but that stop go, i never even get a chance to get over 45miles an hour... such a shame so much power and no room to gallop.

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05-12-2008, 05:25 PM	#67
GilMikalian Silver Member Car: '08 DGM STI w/BBS Fav Mod: Britax Roundabout Location: L.A. Posts: 786 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? Are you guys finding that the trip computer is accurate when compared to your own calculations? I didn't bother calculating myself but my trip computer told me I was getting a tick over 22 mpg on my Vegas run last week. Car loaded with my wifie and little one, and gear. Total about 250# while traveling ~75mph the whole way.

05-12-2008, 11:45 PM	#68
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05-18-2008, 11:42 AM	#73
inpuressa STI Driver Car: 08 STi SSM Fav Mod: Cobb AP Posts: 269 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? Hawaii has a pretty strict speed limit of 50-55 on freeways. Anything over 60 and risk getting a ticket. My mpg says 21.7, but a little more on the 22range in actual. 750miles currently. Hope my mpg getts better as miles rack up.

05-18-2008, 04:28 PM	#74
SCMedic Junior STI Driver Car: 2008 WRB STi Fav Mod: Apple Powered! Location: Denver, CO Posts: 100 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: I didn't buy it for the gas milage...but? 21.6 on my 700 miler... Not a CLUE how anyone is getting 28mpg... I was doing 60 downhill, with no AC... lol All highway too. Pretty dissapointing being that I read this thread before my 4 hour drive.