alscar Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Just just looking at all the performance figures for lots of different cars.. I started to notice the 350s look like they are all a bit on the thirsty side.. Wondering if im just getting tight at the pumps with super now well over £1-? Things like the BMW Z4 (3.0) give almost the same power per tonne out, but claim to offer almost a third more MPG. Ok I dont like the BMW nearly as much BUT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 My problem with the zed is that although I cn get some spectaculariy pleasing mileage figures when driving very sensible the car tend to want you to use the right foot to destroy them. If its smiles per miles you want then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 i dont worry about fuel bills............... if u like the car ul keep putting petrol in..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 around town i get approx 17-18mpg and A B roads taking it easy i got 32.6 last year, on the motorway approx 26-28mpg depends on me lead right foot or not guess the official figures are higher than mine. hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satsuma71 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Can get 28 to 32 on a long run, 17 to 19 gassing it , the latter is more fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Ive stopped taking notice, It gets too depressing after a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Can get 28 to 32 on a long run, 17 to 19 gassing it , the latter is more fun If you are really gassing it you should not be seeing more than 13-15 mpg let alone 17 to 19, so get your foot down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satsuma71 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Can get 28 to 32 on a long run, 17 to 19 gassing it , the latter is more fun If you are really gassing it you should not be seeing more than 13-15 mpg let alone 17 to 19, so get your foot down! Will promiss to try harder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_350z Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Just just looking at all the performance figures for lots of different cars.. I started to notice the 350s look like they are all a bit on the thirsty side.. Wondering if im just getting tight at the pumps with super now well over £1-? Things like the BMW Z4 (3.0) give almost the same power per tonne out, but claim to offer almost a third more MPG. Ok I dont like the BMW nearly as much BUT!! Get a beemer, sounds like you aren't suited for the Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alscar Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 Well... Ive been fine with it for ages... Its only when I found myself stuck in heavy crawling traffic for an age and I re set the computer thingy.... That said i was doign 8MPG... Which really was a bit of a shocker.. Your all right though, on a carefull run it does say abotu 28MPG so I should complain too much.. It just makes me wonder how the other makes get their cars to sip it sooo carefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmJak Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I don't honestly think Z's are too thirsty. To compare, I had a Honda Accord Type-S (boo) before my Z, which had a 2.4 petrol (and a meager 187 bhp ). Honda claimed it would do mid 30's mpg but I worked it out as doing on average 24 mpg! To be fair, I was a bit heavy footed, but I am now in the Z. Been getting 20 mpg. . . My mate has bought a 330i and it's worse on fuel than my Z, and he's previously a Renault driver so obviously not a boy racer Mind you, I shouldn't slag Renault, apparently we use their engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoDave Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 After coming from a modified Skyline to the 350z, im looking forward to the excellent fuel economy the350z offers Mind you, I shouldn't slag Renault, apparently we use their engine Blasphemour!!! I believe they use 'ours'. From what ive read its a Nissan engine which Renault started using ?? Can anyone else confirm or deny this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satsuma71 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I don't honestly think Z's are too thirsty. To compare, I had a Honda Accord Type-S (boo) before my Z, which had a 2.4 petrol (and a meager 187 bhp ). Honda claimed it would do mid 30's mpg but I worked it out as doing on average 24 mpg! To be fair, I was a bit heavy footed, but I am now in the Z. Been getting 20 mpg. . . My mate has bought a 330i and it's worse on fuel than my Z, and he's previously a Renault driver so obviously not a boy racer Mind you, I shouldn't slag Renault, apparently we use their engine No, the VQ 35 engine is designed and built in Japan by Nissan SATS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NismoDave Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Perfect timing Mr Sats sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satsuma71 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 After coming from a modified Skyline to the 350z, im looking forward to the excellent fuel economy the350z offers Mind you, I shouldn't slag Renault, apparently we use their engine Blasphemour!!! I believe they use 'ours'. From what ive read its a Nissan engine which Renault started using ?? Can anyone else confirm or deny this? Dave, you are correct, renault used it in the Velsatis, fugly bastard thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 super unleaded at sainsburys is currently 97p (ish) a litre and if you do your shopping there you get 5p a litre off. (that's in York anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 super unleaded at sainsburys is currently 97p (ish) a litre and if you do your shopping there you get 5p a litre off. (that's in York anyway) i thought you could only get coal up there........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 yeah you can get that too if the pit ponies are all working hard enough! Eeh bah gum! I'm going to have to start training - that's two fingers to break on my list now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 yeah you can get that too if the pit ponies are all working hard enough! Eeh bah gum! I'm going to have to start training - that's two fingers to break on my list now! as long as its only me fingers........!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I don't think it's as thirsty as it could be, there is a reasonable amount of performance for that. Plus, don't necessarily trust the published figures from BMW...... They tend to dress them up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red or zed Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Mine was stuck on 25.1 after sunday's run ask anyone on here and i think you will find that isnt half bad considering... 26-27 mpg all other times. and i dont hang about either- eh Martin?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I used to be permenently on 23.9mpg - Mixture of Dual Carriageway, Lead foot and A roads On my trip south last year I got 32mpg My current car (when active ) makes the z look like a diesel in comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I used to be permenently on 23.9mpg - Mixture of Dual Carriageway, Lead foot and A roadsOn my trip south last year I got 32mpg My current car (when active ) makes the z look like a diesel in comparison Mine was almost the same. I reset the computer the day i bought it and never touched it. The day i sold it it was 24 mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Mine was almost the same. I reset the computer the day i bought it and never touched it. The day i sold it it was 24 mpg About half that now Sarnie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Mine was almost the same. I reset the computer the day i bought it and never touched it. The day i sold it it was 24 mpg About half that now Sarnie? I don't even look now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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