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Jan 14, 2006 | 09:42 PM

rosevette

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gas mileage and solid top

I have a 2005 Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic, 6 speed. I can never get better than 13.8 mpg. city driving. My husband says it's because I am not using the skip shift (I love shifting!) I think he is probably right. Any feedback? I have also noticed that it sometimes resets the average mile (driving the car it will show 13.3 mpg, park the car, hours later when I start it, the mpg shows a significantly lower number) Anyone else have this problem?

Also, when I ordered the car, I got the clear top. What is the procedure in getting the solid top? Order from my dealer, I assume, but does it come painted from the factory or do they have to paint it before installing?

Jan 14, 2006 | 09:45 PM

jabez

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Avoid stop lights and using the brake.

They are murder on gas mileage.

Jan 14, 2006 | 09:49 PM

BigJoe

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What gear do you normally drive in in town? Do you ever get into 6th? Avoiding CAGS shouldn't make that much difference, assuming you aren't reving to 4 grand and chirping the tires on every start...

Jan 14, 2006 | 09:52 PM

2005ArcticWhite

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St. Jude Donor '05 thru '11,'18,'20,'21,'24,'25, '26

It's about the pressure of the gas petal and flat land with no wind.

Jan 14, 2006 | 09:54 PM

PaBlueCoupe

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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'09

I think there might be a problem with your car. Maybe you should have the dealer look at it.

Can you see the wear bars on your rear tires?

Jan 14, 2006 | 10:53 PM

mnmvette

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Unless you're really driving it hard it sounds like you may have a problem. How many miles are you getting on a tank?

Jan 15, 2006 | 12:09 AM

R4BLUETICKS

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You can't belive the computer reading of MPG's If you want a true reading there is only one way the old fashion way. Set the trips and devide the miles per the gallons per fill up.

Jan 15, 2006 | 12:15 AM

Indy-hp

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St. Jude Donor '09

Never heard of the computer resetting the mpg by itself. That is not normal. I'd have that checked.

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Jan 15, 2006 | 02:48 AM

ShockwaveGT

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Lots of hills?

Jan 15, 2006 | 02:53 AM

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TMyers

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Put an egg under your foot and the mileage will improve. In normal driving I almost never get above 2k. There is no flat land where I live and I'm average mid 19's in stop and go traffic.

Jan 15, 2006 | 07:30 AM

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EuroRod

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Where I live, middle tennessee, it is very hilly. My C6 6-speed is giving me 21.4 mpg in town. I keep telling the wife its our economy car.I think you need to see your dealer.

Jan 15, 2006 | 08:46 AM

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VET4LES

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Quote:

Originally Posted by R4BLUETICKS

You can't belive the computer reading of MPG's If you want a true reading there is only one way the old fashion way. Set the trips and devide the miles per the gallons per fill up.

I have found my computer is right on. I check it often and it always very close.

Jan 15, 2006 | 08:49 AM

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SC TROJAN GRAD

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jabez

Avoid stop lights and using the brake.

They are murder on gas mileage.

Jan 15, 2006 | 08:50 AM

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PoundF15

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Mine always shows just a little low. Miles divided by gallons is how I double check to make sure it's close and I'm usually about 19 MPG in town, even being a little "Heavy" on the throttle.