lightning gas mileage

**97LaserRed** · 06-15-2008, 11:19 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** · 06-16-2008, 12:16 AM

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** · 06-16-2008, 12:20 AM

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, 12:29 PM

nobody on here has or had a lightning!?

**SAC81** · 06-16-2008, 01:22 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, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by SAC81

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

**somethingclever** · 06-16-2008, 01:58 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, 02:50 PM

I heard anywhere from 10 to 18 depending on driving conditions and your driving habits

**97LaserRed** · 06-17-2008, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by somethingclever

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, 02:00 AM

doesnt cam have a lightning?

**scott5** · 06-17-2008, 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by PunisherStang

doesnt cam have a lightning?

yup and he is looking to sell it

**scott5** · 06-17-2008, 08:01 AM

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/car/722350110.html

here is one for 18.5

**SAC81** · 06-17-2008, 09:17 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, 02:47 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, 10:11 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, 10:28 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, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by MBH

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