MPG Disappointment

kenchan · 06-22-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by gy954

So there's the new Porsche Boxster. Beautiful car. Great performance. Spanks the 370Z in just about every way...which it should, since it costs almost twice what a Z costs. And it gets 30 mpg, while my 2011 Base+Sport is getting about 20 mpg. I'm bummed. I didn't buy the car for its fuel economy, but really!

What do you think about the 370Z'z mileage?

it's great. i dont care much about mpg, and my

show it.

my G only does 15-16mpg during my commute so considering that, the Z is very fuel efficient.

Spikuh · 06-22-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by gy954

So there's the new Porsche Boxster. Beautiful car. Great performance. Spanks the 370Z in just about every way...which it should, since it costs almost twice what a Z costs. And it gets 30 mpg, while my 2011 Base+Sport is getting about 20 mpg. I'm bummed. I didn't buy the car for its fuel economy, but really!

What do you think about the 370Z'z mileage?

The Boxster also weights a good 300 pounds less than the Z so they do not need as much power to achieve similar ratios.

In general more power = less fuel economy, more weight = less fuel economy.

Ultimately it depends on driving style. I can get 30 mpg on highway in mine.

onzedge · 06-22-2012, 10:11 AM

Buying a Z and being concerned about mileage is an oxymoron.

Bucketlist2012 · 06-22-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Buying a Z and being concerned about mileage is an oxymoron.

So is driving a Prius and trying to Race Z cars...

onzedge · 06-22-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012

So is driving a Prius and trying to Race Z cars...

bigdog1250 · 06-22-2012, 10:38 AM

To be a better comparison you should compare it to the manufactures MPG rating for the Boxter S, which I'm sure is rated only a couple MPG better, maybe 28 (due to the HP boost)?

But really, you can get mid 20s no problem if you wanted to. The thing is why would you? This car is supposed to be impractical and fun

nuTinmuch · 06-22-2012, 10:58 AM

I get 27 MPG in my Z -- both via the dash and gas tank math.

I don't drive "economically" but I do spend most of my time on the highway. The Z is a pretty efficient car considering what it is, but really, any (relatively) light car is going to give you decent mileage if you don't slam on the loud pedal.

shadoquad · 06-22-2012, 11:00 AM

Personally, I base all of my performance car shopping off of fuel economy.

:|

onzedge · 06-22-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Personally, I base all of my performance car shopping off of fuel economy.

:|

That is a very logical approach.

kenchan · 06-22-2012, 11:16 AM

everyone should get the tornado or watever it's called jammed up their intakes. get a couple for the exhaust too.

onzedge · 06-22-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

everyone should get the tornado or watever it's called jammed up their intakes. get a couple for the exhaust too.

Hey, those things are no joke.

kenchan · 06-22-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Hey, those things are no joke.

i think they have a kit that also somes with the turbo/bov sound generator too.

onzedge · 06-22-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i think they have a kit that also somes with the turbo/bov sound generator too.

OOOOOOOHHHHH -- I hope so!!!!

Cell · 06-22-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenny

The Porsche Boxster gets 30 MPG? According to what?

This?

Because if you're basing it off the manufacturer's website then..

I should be getting 26 MPG in my Z.

The boxter looks very similar to the toyota MR-S

kenchan · 06-22-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

OOOOOOOHHHHH -- I hope so!!!!

06-22-2012, 10:11 AM	#48 (permalink)
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bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	To be a better comparison you should compare it to the manufactures MPG rating for the Boxter S, which I'm sure is rated only a couple MPG better, maybe 28 (due to the HP boost)? But really, you can get mid 20s no problem if you wanted to. The thing is why would you? This car is supposed to be impractical and fun __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

06-22-2012, 10:58 AM	#52 (permalink)
nuTinmuch A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,092 Drives: PG 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 17	I get 27 MPG in my Z -- both via the dash and gas tank math. I don't drive "economically" but I do spend most of my time on the highway. The Z is a pretty efficient car considering what it is, but really, any (relatively) light car is going to give you decent mileage if you don't slam on the loud pedal. __________________ nuTinmuch! -- Platinum Graphite 370Z -- Check out my Gallery thread here!

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