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Old 03-09-2008, 06:37 PM
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Default V6 VS. V8 Gas

Is there a big difference in v6 and v8 gas consumption.
The reason is I might be upgrading to a GT
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Old 03-09-2008, 06:52 PM
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huh? waste....?
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Old 03-09-2008, 07:25 PM
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haha... i dunno if waste is the right word... but with my duals and cai i get 30 on the highway... i might be a strange case tho...[&:]
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Old 03-09-2008, 08:12 PM
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haha... i dunno if waste is the right word... but with my duals and cai i get 30 on the highway... i might be a strange case tho...[&:]
You aren't strange, I get 29-31 on the highway at 70-75. City sucks, I get like 16 mpg, although most of my trips are short.
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Old 03-09-2008, 08:16 PM
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Default RE: V6 VS. V8 Gas

Sorry about that lol. I'll re word it. Is there a big difference in v6 and v8 gas consumption or they both the same.
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Old 03-09-2008, 08:32 PM
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Default RE: V6 VS. V8 Gas

I get 20-25 in mixed driving on the way to work. I get 30 on the highway. That is almost always normal flat roads city/highway driving. Ask people what type of driving they do when they post their mileage, because going uphill one way, and downhill another way is not an accurate measurement of fuel economy.
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Old 03-09-2008, 11:52 PM
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nope, the difference is really small. if gas mileage is what your looking for, i'd check out the lighter japanese compact coupes.
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Old 03-10-2008, 12:55 AM
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If gas is on your mind - a Mustang is not for you.

Go get a Civic Si if you want a sporty car that doesn't take much gas.
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Old 03-10-2008, 02:26 AM
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toyota pruis!!
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Old 03-10-2008, 06:35 AM
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Dont get the mustang for gas mileage, Highway is decent ( I get around 26) but the city suxxxxx (around 16-17)
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