370z MPG VS V8

Munts · 07-23-2014, 02:17 PM

Hahaha once again.. I know i've said this before but the original reason of this post wasn't to start another mundane MPG thread or to complain about the Z's MPG.

When I previously owned my 2004 Nissan 350z I had a friend who owned a Ford mustang GT and we both lived near each other and did around the same amount of highway/city driving, and we almost averaged the same MPG.

onzedge · 07-21-2014, 10:25 AM

In my opinion, worrying about mpg when driving a sports car is sort of like worrying about rearranging the deck chairs as the Titanic is sinking. It is pointless.

kenchan · 07-21-2014, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

In my opinion, worrying about mpg when driving a sports car is sort of like worrying about rearranging the deck chairs as the Titanic is sinking. It is pointless.

(i mean no disrespect to the people that passed away)

FPenvy · 07-21-2014, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

(i mean no disrespect to the people that passed away)

what? is it still "too soon" for a titanic joke?

onzedge · 07-21-2014, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

what? is it still "too soon" for a titanic joke?

enkei2k · 07-21-2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

In my opinion, worrying about mpg when driving a sports car is sort of like worrying about rearranging the deck chairs as the Titanic is sinking. It is pointless.

Gotta look good til the very end

PS - I don't care about my MPG either. It is what it is.

onzedge · 07-21-2014, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

Gotta look good til the very end

PS - I don't care about my MPG either. It is what it is.

Akurei · 07-21-2014, 11:19 AM

I gotta admit, for a v6, the 370z's gas mileage sucks. But for a 13 second car naturally aspirated, I suppose it's normal.

kidkotic2001 · 07-23-2014, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

In my opinion, worrying about mpg when driving a sports car is sort of like worrying about rearranging the deck chairs as the Titanic is sinking. It is pointless.

Could not agree more

Davey · 07-21-2014, 10:58 AM

I guess this happens because people buy V8 Mustangs and then putt down the highway in 6th gear at 55 mph getting 25 MPG. The Z definitely gets better mileage than a Mustang GT driven in a likewise manner.

FPenvy · 07-21-2014, 11:02 AM

i get 20mpg at 90 on the highway. i'm cool with that.

Huck · 07-21-2014, 11:03 AM

I have a lot of bolt ons so my car breathes easily. At 55 in 6th I get around 30mpg. On a straight flat road I got stuck behind a semi going 45, I drafted behind him for a bit and got 44.7 mpg. It helps to be UpRev tuned though lol.

Zdayz 2014!!

Davey · 07-21-2014, 11:40 AM

I say if you're getting better than 23 mpg, you're driving the car wrong.

Zteve · 07-21-2014, 12:09 PM

wow, another " i get ##mpg" thread, oh joy

Davey · 07-21-2014, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Zteve

wow, another " i get ##mpg" thread, oh joy

Gas mileage is a major concern with cars like the 370Z. The typical owner is looking for a frugal, practical little easy-to-park runabout that holds a lot of groceries.

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Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 42 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 34	I have a lot of bolt ons so my car breathes easily. At 55 in 6th I get around 30mpg. On a straight flat road I got stuck behind a semi going 45, I drafted behind him for a bit and got 44.7 mpg. It helps to be UpRev tuned though lol. Zdayz 2014!! __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

07-21-2014, 12:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
Zteve Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 348 Drives: 2013 370Z MB w/Sport Rep Power: 3369	wow, another " i get ##mpg" thread, oh joy kenchan likes this. __________________ 2013 Midnight Blue 370Z Base w/Sport Package

07-23-2014, 02:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Munts Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: St Paul, Minnesota Posts: 101 Drives: 2009 MT Touring Rep Power: 11	Hahaha once again.. I know i've said this before but the original reason of this post wasn't to start another mundane MPG thread or to complain about the Z's MPG. When I previously owned my 2004 Nissan 350z I had a friend who owned a Ford mustang GT and we both lived near each other and did around the same amount of highway/city driving, and we almost averaged the same MPG.

07-21-2014, 11:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
Akurei Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: California Posts: 319 Drives: 14 370z Rep Power: 12	I gotta admit, for a v6, the 370z's gas mileage sucks. But for a 13 second car naturally aspirated, I suppose it's normal.

07-21-2014, 10:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	I guess this happens because people buy V8 Mustangs and then putt down the highway in 6th gear at 55 mph getting 25 MPG. The Z definitely gets better mileage than a Mustang GT driven in a likewise manner.

07-21-2014, 11:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	I say if you're getting better than 23 mpg, you're driving the car wrong.