Just got my new Z, Question for the rest of you

Jacknasty33 · 05-03-2012, 12:15 AM

Just picked up my new 370 last week. Brand new, but a 2010 model touring/sport MB 7AT no nav. 25% off the sticker with full warranty!

Now for my question...

On the way home from the dealership (about 400 miles), I averaged about 25 mpg all highway driving which I thought was pretty good. After a few days of aggressive around town driving getting used to it, I reset the MPG and tried to drive "normal" to see what kind of mileage I could get for my daily commute. After starting with some pretty disappointing numbers, I started driving in soccer mom territory. Moderate improvement but not much. Over a week of driving with no aggressive acceleration I'm only averaging 16.5 MPG. Is this normal? It been probably 70 degrees here on average. I expected it would be 19 at a minimum, especially with the granny driving. FYI I'm running 94 octane in it during this test.

I have noticed that the engine bay seems ungodly hot, and on a hotter 80+ degree day the car felt choked out a bit. All my temps are right where they should be, so I guess this may just be a false perception.

Thanks!

k20z3 · 05-03-2012, 12:35 AM

Did you run the AC?

frost · 05-03-2012, 12:37 AM

Most people get 19-21, as seen in this thread:

What's your average MPG for your 370z?

So what you're getting is a little under.

ngabdala · 05-03-2012, 12:47 AM

Calculate your own mpg. Never let a car do it for you.

Jacknasty33 · 05-03-2012, 12:51 AM

I'd say the AC was on about 50% of the time.

I searched and saw other peoples numbers, but I guess my question was whether or not this happens early on in new cars. Forgot to say that in the first post.

Normally I wouldn't be too concerned, but I'm pretty far beneath the average even while driving to try for more MPGs. Anything I can do about this, or any idea if it's something Nissan would look into for me?

frost · 05-03-2012, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacknasty33

I'd say the AC was on about 50% of the time.

I searched and saw other peoples numbers, but I guess my question was whether or not this happens early on in new cars. Forgot to say that in the first post.

Normally I wouldn't be too concerned, but I'm pretty far beneath the average even while driving to try for more MPGs. Anything I can do about this, or any idea if it's something Nissan would look into for me?

I've read that people have had better results after the car breaks in. I can't remember what I got that early on though.

DYNAZOR · 05-03-2012, 01:31 AM

I think I'd be more concerned as to why a "brand new" 2010 Z would still be available for sale.

NBZ34 · 05-03-2012, 01:53 AM

I was averaging around 19 mpg according to the car for the first 2500 miles (I have a 2012 AT Touring Sport). Now, at 3100, I'm just under 21, so it does get better as it breaks in.

dthem370 · 05-03-2012, 02:25 AM

I think it would also depend on how much stop and go driving you experience in the city. I have like 10-15 lights and stop signs to go through just to get to work which is like a 3 mile drive and my mpg is like 14 but when I drive in the city not towards my work location i get close to 19-21 mpg.

LakeShow · 05-03-2012, 09:24 AM

I didn't know there were still 2010's new sitting around, but I'm sure you got a killer deal. MPG's get better with mileage. Congrats!

igotcabada · 05-03-2012, 09:42 AM

I get ~16 MPG and do no highway driving typically, I don't think your numbers are out of the ordinary. The mpg difference between highway driving and city driving with this car is enormous.

Alchemy · 05-03-2012, 10:31 AM

I beat on my Z and average about 22mpg

Im split pretty even between highway and backroad driving.

kobnj · 05-03-2012, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DYNAZOR

I think I'd be more concerned as to why a "brand new" 2010 Z would still be available for sale.

+1

MacLean · 05-03-2012, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DYNAZOR

I think I'd be more concerned as to why a "brand new" 2010 Z would still be available for sale.

+2.......

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow

I didn't know there were still 2010's new sitting around, but I'm sure you got a killer deal. MPG's get better with mileage. Congrats!

+1.....

I have about 350 miles on mine & I was at 21.4 mpg. As stated it is all based on if it is highway or city driving. If city then mpg will be less & would also be less if you have a lot of stop & go traffic & stop lights/stop signs.

370ZilverZ · 05-03-2012, 01:13 PM

As it breaks in everything will get a bit looser in the motor and spin more freely which will increase your MPG.
I am always

and

when I see the questions about MPG from a sports car owner anyways. If that was a factor, why not just buy a prius?

05-03-2012, 12:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jacknasty33 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 7 Drives: 2010 370Z BLK A7 Rep Power: 13	Just got my new Z, Question for the rest of you Just picked up my new 370 last week. Brand new, but a 2010 model touring/sport MB 7AT no nav. 25% off the sticker with full warranty! Now for my question... On the way home from the dealership (about 400 miles), I averaged about 25 mpg all highway driving which I thought was pretty good. After a few days of aggressive around town driving getting used to it, I reset the MPG and tried to drive "normal" to see what kind of mileage I could get for my daily commute. After starting with some pretty disappointing numbers, I started driving in soccer mom territory. Moderate improvement but not much. Over a week of driving with no aggressive acceleration I'm only averaging 16.5 MPG. Is this normal? It been probably 70 degrees here on average. I expected it would be 19 at a minimum, especially with the granny driving. FYI I'm running 94 octane in it during this test. I have noticed that the engine bay seems ungodly hot, and on a hotter 80+ degree day the car felt choked out a bit. All my temps are right where they should be, so I guess this may just be a false perception. Thanks!

05-03-2012, 12:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 405	Did you run the AC? __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

05-03-2012, 01:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
NBZ34 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Braunfels, TX Age: 54 Posts: 467 Drives: '12 Touring AT Sport Rep Power: 13	I was averaging around 19 mpg according to the car for the first 2500 miles (I have a 2012 AT Touring Sport). Now, at 3100, I'm just under 21, so it does get better as it breaks in. __________________ *CHRIS* 開田 2012 370Z MB Touring/Sport/AT/Nav \| Takeda \| Fast Intentions \| SWIFT \| H&R \| UpRev \| Michelin PSS \|

05-03-2012, 09:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	I didn't know there were still 2010's new sitting around, but I'm sure you got a killer deal. MPG's get better with mileage. Congrats! __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

05-03-2012, 10:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
Alchemy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Age: 45 Posts: 4,855 Drives: to acquire tickets Rep Power: 3524	I beat on my Z and average about 22mpg Im split pretty even between highway and backroad driving. __________________ Ryan 314WHP \| 260LB-FT \| STILLEN \| KONI \| SWIFT \| STOPTECH \| Z1 \| PROJECT MU \| CNT \| UPREV \| FORGESTAR \| BRIDGESTONE \| PWJDM \| ENEOS \| MOTUL

05-03-2012, 12:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
ngabdala Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 27 Drives: 2011 Honda Civic Si Rep Power: 13	Calculate your own mpg. Never let a car do it for you.

05-03-2012, 12:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jacknasty33 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 7 Drives: 2010 370Z BLK A7 Rep Power: 13	I'd say the AC was on about 50% of the time. I searched and saw other peoples numbers, but I guess my question was whether or not this happens early on in new cars. Forgot to say that in the first post. Normally I wouldn't be too concerned, but I'm pretty far beneath the average even while driving to try for more MPGs. Anything I can do about this, or any idea if it's something Nissan would look into for me?

05-03-2012, 01:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
DYNAZOR Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 152 Drives: '15 370Z Solid Red Rep Power: 13	I think I'd be more concerned as to why a "brand new" 2010 Z would still be available for sale.

05-03-2012, 02:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
dthem370 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 163 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	I think it would also depend on how much stop and go driving you experience in the city. I have like 10-15 lights and stop signs to go through just to get to work which is like a 3 mile drive and my mpg is like 14 but when I drive in the city not towards my work location i get close to 19-21 mpg.

05-03-2012, 09:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
igotcabada Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 104 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z 40th Rep Power: 15	I get ~16 MPG and do no highway driving typically, I don't think your numbers are out of the ordinary. The mpg difference between highway driving and city driving with this car is enormous.

05-03-2012, 01:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 67 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 19	As it breaks in everything will get a bit looser in the motor and spin more freely which will increase your MPG. I am always and when I see the questions about MPG from a sports car owner anyways. If that was a factor, why not just buy a prius? __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

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