C5 Mileage ?
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C5 Mileage ?
I just took a day trip to Des Moines for business. i drove my C5 coupe. This is my first road run, I got 29 mpg. Just curious how everyone else does. I got 19 on my first tank of mixed hwy and city miles. Is this pretty standard?
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Mines nearing five years and 38K, I still get around 30MPG at about 70-75 on the highway (6spd). I usually get around 21-22MPG around town, with just a little "goosing" the throttle!! 
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Originally Posted by xlr8shn
MPG seems a lil low, esp since you're prob taking the smooth & level I-35...
I have yet to be disciplined enough in town not to step all over it. I hope to mature soon! Hey, thank god for that "Oh Sh*t" pedal on the left side of the floor board!
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Originally Posted by HiLandR
I just took a day trip to Des Moines for business. i drove my C5 coupe. This is my first road run, I got 29 mpg. Just curious how everyone else does. I got 19 on my first tank of mixed hwy and city miles. Is this pretty standard?
Many have reported 30+, over long distances, with minimal 'slowing', and at reasonable speeds (<65, etc.).
City - many report 20+, again it depends on conditions.
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That's about normal. I usually get around 30 or so on the highway.
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Originally Posted by AC54ME
Fairly standard - of course it depends a lot on the driving conditions, etc.
Many have reported 30+, over long distances, with minimal 'slowing', and at reasonable speeds (<65, etc.).
City - many report 20+, again it depends on conditions.
Many have reported 30+, over long distances, with minimal 'slowing', and at reasonable speeds (<65, etc.).
City - many report 20+, again it depends on conditions.
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Originally Posted by HiLandR
I just took a day trip to Des Moines for business. i drove my C5 coupe. This is my first road run, I got 29 mpg. Just curious how everyone else does. I got 19 on my first tank of mixed hwy and city miles. Is this pretty standard?
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Originally Posted by HiLandR
I just took a day trip to Des Moines for business. i drove my C5 coupe. This is my first road run, I got 29 mpg. Just curious how everyone else does. I got 19 on my first tank of mixed hwy and city miles. Is this pretty standard?
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Originally Posted by The Nuts
I've been averaging about 24-25 mpg city and between 30-33 highway(and have seen 38 mpg ave at one time going down TN mountainous roads.) This is of course babying the throttle with very little stomping on the gas.
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Keep in mind that city driving can vary drastically. If I only go back and forth to work, I average only 14-15mpg in the city. Mix in a bit of roads with more than a 1/4 mile between lights and I can get up to 21-22 in the city.
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That's more like it...
Originally Posted by BrianWe
Keep in mind that city driving can vary drastically. If I only go back and forth to work, I average only 14-15mpg in the city. Mix in a bit of roads with more than a 1/4 mile between lights and I can get up to 21-22 in the city.
Lou
