Gas Grade and Mileage

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.

Baer383

When I hear people talk about gas in any context I laugh b/c gas is one of those commodities that you will buy no matter what the cost ,my suggestion is to buy the car go FI and have fun but don't ever question gas again.

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Cmike2780

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.

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b15

Agreed. It's a bad comparison. I feed my Z premium, the difference is negligible. I'm averaging around 19mpg with 100% city driving coupled with me still learning the car. Honestly if anyone was concerned about gas prices or mileage, they shouldn't be considering a Z or any sports car for that matter.

Tigger

Yeah... I used to be a little concerned with mileage. Then I got over it. Then I bought a sports car. Then I thanked all the hybrid owners for saving more for me... especially after they make me follow them for 7 miles at 5 under the limit. Then they get real upset over the dead dinosaurs I just burned up passing them in a hurry. If only people drove the damn speed limit I wouldn't turn into such an ahole!

But I digress... if you can't or don't want to afford the "recommended" fuel, don't buy a $40k sports car.

Airwalk

Listen dude, get the Z. I drive an F150 all day at the Pool company I run. When I get done work and get in my NISMO, my bad day just disappears. You having a truck too so let me tell you there is nothing more satisfying to tear up a back road on the way home after driving a big cumbersome vehicle all day. I really appreciate the car more to feel the agility and speed of the car. I know the Tundra is quick for a truck, but believe me it doesn't have **** on the Z.