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97LaserRed
06-15-2008, 10:19 PM
I'm curious on wat the gas mileage is. I'm considering buying one. I want to know the sticker gas mileage and what everybody on here (that has one) gets with theirs. I know the 01 and newer is better. I just need all the info I can get Lol.
SonofaBish
06-15-2008, 11:16 PM
I'm not sure, but i'd be willing to bet its gonna be like 12 or 13 in the city and maybe 17 or 18 in the highway....

I have the first year for the harley trucks, thus its not supercharged.... i only get 15mpg, and i know the supercharged ones get like 12 or 13... they have the lightning motor in them, with a larger pulley for less boost....
97LaserRed
06-15-2008, 11:20 PM
I get about 15-16 in my car (driving easy) and my buddys v8 gets about 18 (beating on it) thats why im considering a lightning
97LaserRed
06-16-2008, 11:29 AM
nobody on here has or had a lightning!?
SAC81
06-16-2008, 12:22 PM
I don't think a 4500 lb truck with 400 HP and the aerodynamics of a refigerator is worth considering if gas mileage is a concern of yours.
Troll
06-16-2008, 12:46 PM
I don't think a 4500 lb truck with 400 HP and the aerodynamics of a refigerator is worth considering if gas mileage is a concern of yours.

well put :shoothead:
somethingclever
06-16-2008, 12:58 PM
I was considering buying one a while back....


Seems like the consensus is about 13-14mpg avg.

You're moving a 5.4 liter brick through the air.....on premium to boot.

Your 4.6 mustang should be getting way better than 15-16mpg IMO.
scott5
06-16-2008, 01:50 PM
I heard anywhere from 10 to 18 depending on driving conditions and your driving habits
97LaserRed
06-16-2008, 11:15 PM
I was considering buying one a while back....


Seems like the consensus is about 13-14mpg avg.

You're moving a 5.4 liter brick through the air.....on premium to boot.

Your 4.6 mustang should be getting way better than 15-16mpg IMO.

no my 93 300zx get about 15 -16 mpg
PunisherStang
06-17-2008, 01:00 AM
doesnt cam have a lightning?
scott5
06-17-2008, 06:43 AM
doesnt cam have a lightning?

yup and he is looking to sell it
scott5
06-17-2008, 07:01 AM
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/car/722350110.html

here is one for 18.5
SAC81
06-17-2008, 08:17 AM
no my 93 300zx get about 15 -16 mpg

Your foot must be really, really heavy. My old 99 Mustang GT was getting 18-19 MPG in a mix of highway, city, and traffic driving.
trbofox
06-17-2008, 01:47 PM
Don't forget they require premium fuel too. I don't really know what mine gets when I'm not towing but when I'm towing, 12 mpg. It's a 2000.
97LaserRed
06-17-2008, 09:11 PM
ya i have to put premium in my 300zx too it sucks but o well. I have to deal with it.
MBH
06-17-2008, 09:28 PM
If I were in your position, I'd probably buy a Lincoln LS. You can get em pretty cheap (~12k?) and they're sick IMO. Can't beat the heat better than you can with their a/c seats.

Otherwise, I'd get a car thats good on gas/insurance thats reliable so you can save some cash. Thats my plan after the hummer (ya ya, I know... you fool me once... )
scott5
06-17-2008, 09:35 PM
If I were in your position, I'd probably buy a Lincoln LS. You can get em pretty cheap (~12k?) and they're sick IMO. Can't beat the heat better than you can with their a/c seats.

Otherwise, I'd get a car thats good on gas/insurance thats reliable so you can save some cash. Thats my plan after the hummer (ya ya, I know... you fool me once... )

i would figure you would be getting an h2, since the h3 is alil too fast for ya:laughing1:
MBH
06-17-2008, 09:41 PM
You got jokes Scott!! The duce is just too much for me to handle lol

I'd love to drive one of those, they're so sick. I love the way they drive.
scott5
06-18-2008, 11:27 AM
You got jokes Scott!! The duce is just too much for me to handle lol

I'd love to drive one of those, they're so sick. I love the way they drive.

my buddy has a truck version, they are nice