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Got asked to go with a friend on a scouting trip to University of Kansas at Lawrence last night. Since I'm always looking for an excuse to drive the Vette I offered to drive and him pay for the gas. We filled up, drove to Lawrence and back at my usual 65 - 80 mph, and filled up when we got back to where I picked him up. Result: 457 miles and 16.3 gallons (~28 mpg). 
Don't need no stinkin' hybrid. Corvettes are truly amazing. 
Don't need no stinkin' hybrid. Corvettes are truly amazing.
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Originally Posted by tjfontaine
We took my friends 2001 C5 to BG over labor day from MPLS. Got 29-30 going down and 32-33 mpg coming back! I was floored!
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Originally Posted by VITIS
Got asked to go with a friend on a scouting trip to University of Kansas at Lawrence last night. Since I'm always looking for an excuse to drive the Vette I offered to drive and him pay for the gas. We filled up, drove to Lawrence and back at my usual 65 - 80 mph, and filled up when we got back to where I picked him up. Result: 457 miles and 16.3 gallons (~28 mpg). Don't need no stinkin' hybrid. Corvettes are truly amazing.
Don't need no stinkin' hybrid. Corvettes are truly amazing. Got it home sat morning 800 miles 28.2 mpg.
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And what does that have to do with a C6?
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28.4 with 1600 mi
I drive 200 mi weekly from VA Bch to DC. First trip was 26, Fri I got 28.4. Cruise set at 78 with a few excursions to 95+, no AC. I expect to get better with added miles.
My daily commute is different. 3.8 mi drive. 35 mph speed limit. Minor hills, 13 traffic lights into a 2 level parking garage. About as city as you can get. 12.8-13.5 mpg. Not bad either considering.
My daily commute is different. 3.8 mi drive. 35 mph speed limit. Minor hills, 13 traffic lights into a 2 level parking garage. About as city as you can get. 12.8-13.5 mpg. Not bad either considering.
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Originally Posted by tjfontaine
We took my friends 2001 C5 to BG over labor day from MPLS. Got 29-30 going down and 32-33 mpg coming back! I was floored!
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Originally Posted by VITIS
Got asked to go with a friend on a scouting trip to University of Kansas at Lawrence last night. Since I'm always looking for an excuse to drive the Vette I offered to drive and him pay for the gas. We filled up, drove to Lawrence and back at my usual 65 - 80 mph, and filled up when we got back to where I picked him up. Result: 457 miles and 16.3 gallons (~28 mpg). Don't need no stinkin' hybrid. Corvettes are truly amazing.
Don't need no stinkin' hybrid. Corvettes are truly amazing. 
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From: Purdy MO
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Seems like when you tell people about the gas mileage you get with a Vette, that impresses them as much as anything. The guy I went with couldn't believe we could make the round trip on only one tank. He's used to about 16 with his SUV.