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Originally Posted by BlueDog007
Just doing research and didn't really want your non-helpful comments. This will actually be my 3rd car. I'm not too worried about the costs. However, I'm not so sure I'm going to buy a Z if it only gets 15 mpg. That's a joke. My current daily driver is a 2010 Tundra that gets 16-17 mpg. That big truck weighs a lot more, is fast, and has more horsepower. It makes no sense at all that a little Z gets similar mileage as compared to a Tundra. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have a 370Z, but it needs to get over 20 mpg.
In regards to premium vs. regular, my Tundra definitely gets better MPG running premium. The costs of the premium gas + the more miles per tank I get is pretty much a wash compared to buying regular grade gas.
A COI would pay off in the long run and should provide more HP...at least both are true with the Tundra.
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That comparison is a bit silly don't you think.
First off, max hp has very little to do with mpg's. There is no way in hell you're getting 16-17 mpg in a V8 Tundra at wide open throttle all the time for example. It all depends on driving habbits, and let's face it, you're more likely to want to hit the throttle a bit more driving a sports car. Basically, I've averaged anywhere from 30 mpg cruising on the highway, to 12 mpg with a stupid grin on my face. You're going to spend money on a car that has tires that last about 15k miles and cost about $1k to replace. The difference between using regular gas and premium gas is about $0.02 more per gallon....spending an extra $100-200 a year on premium fuel isn't something to really worry about.
Just as an example, if you're driving a Civic and are on a budget & fuel savvy, premium fuel wouldn't have any real benefits for you since you're not really after the performance aspect. You're gonna drive that thing like a grandma to get the most mileage. The opposite is gonna be true (with me anyways), driving the Z.
I always go with 93 octane and average 22-28mpg of mixed city and highway driving.