Gas Mileage
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From: Temple Terrace Florida
Gas Mileage
I am sure that many people here don't care what the fuel efficiency is on our C7s but my wife certainly does....I gave up my Camry Hybrid that got 35+ mpg.
Anyway, around town in sport mode I get around 17-18 mpg and I think that's probably pretty normal. Today I made a 200 mile interstate highway trip in Energy mode and I got 28.7 mpg. For the most part I was running 70 mph in 7th gear @1500 rpm. Honestly I am impressed.
I know there are people that say, "Drive it like you stole it" or, "Don't be such a wimp", but I keep my sport/track mode for the surface streets. I don't see the need to be in anything other than Energy mode when cruising down the interstate, and it's easier on the wallet.
Anyway, around town in sport mode I get around 17-18 mpg and I think that's probably pretty normal. Today I made a 200 mile interstate highway trip in Energy mode and I got 28.7 mpg. For the most part I was running 70 mph in 7th gear @1500 rpm. Honestly I am impressed.
I know there are people that say, "Drive it like you stole it" or, "Don't be such a wimp", but I keep my sport/track mode for the surface streets. I don't see the need to be in anything other than Energy mode when cruising down the interstate, and it's easier on the wallet.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: West Columbia Texas
I am sure that many people here don't care what the fuel efficiency is on our C7s but my wife certainly does....I gave up my Camry Hybrid that got 35+ mpg.
Anyway, around town in sport mode I get around 17-18 mpg and I think that's probably pretty normal. Today I made a 200 mile interstate highway trip in Energy mode and I got 28.7 mpg. For the most part I was running 70 mph in 7th gear @1500 rpm. Honestly I am impressed.
I know there are people that say, "Drive it like you stole it" or, "Don't be such a wimp", but I keep my sport/track mode for the surface streets. I don't see the need to be in anything other than Energy mode when cruising down the interstate, and it's easier on the wallet.
Anyway, around town in sport mode I get around 17-18 mpg and I think that's probably pretty normal. Today I made a 200 mile interstate highway trip in Energy mode and I got 28.7 mpg. For the most part I was running 70 mph in 7th gear @1500 rpm. Honestly I am impressed.
I know there are people that say, "Drive it like you stole it" or, "Don't be such a wimp", but I keep my sport/track mode for the surface streets. I don't see the need to be in anything other than Energy mode when cruising down the interstate, and it's easier on the wallet.
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I am sure that many people here don't care what the fuel efficiency is on our C7s but my wife certainly does....I gave up my Camry Hybrid that got 35+ mpg.
Anyway, around town in sport mode I get around 17-18 mpg and I think that's probably pretty normal. Today I made a 200 mile interstate highway trip in Energy mode and I got 28.7 mpg. For the most part I was running 70 mph in 7th gear @1500 rpm. Honestly I am impressed.
I know there are people that say, "Drive it like you stole it" or, "Don't be such a wimp", but I keep my sport/track mode for the surface streets. I don't see the need to be in anything other than Energy mode when cruising down the interstate, and it's easier on the wallet.
Anyway, around town in sport mode I get around 17-18 mpg and I think that's probably pretty normal. Today I made a 200 mile interstate highway trip in Energy mode and I got 28.7 mpg. For the most part I was running 70 mph in 7th gear @1500 rpm. Honestly I am impressed.
I know there are people that say, "Drive it like you stole it" or, "Don't be such a wimp", but I keep my sport/track mode for the surface streets. I don't see the need to be in anything other than Energy mode when cruising down the interstate, and it's easier on the wallet.
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From: Longview Texas
I am sure that many people here don't care what the fuel efficiency is on our C7s but my wife certainly does....I gave up my Camry Hybrid that got 35+ mpg.
Anyway, around town in sport mode I get around 17-18 mpg and I think that's probably pretty normal. Today I made a 200 mile interstate highway trip in Energy mode and I got 28.7 mpg. For the most part I was running 70 mph in 7th gear @1500 rpm. Honestly I am impressed.
I know there are people that say, "Drive it like you stole it" or, "Don't be such a wimp", but I keep my sport/track mode for the surface streets. I don't see the need to be in anything other than Energy mode when cruising down the interstate, and it's easier on the wallet.
Anyway, around town in sport mode I get around 17-18 mpg and I think that's probably pretty normal. Today I made a 200 mile interstate highway trip in Energy mode and I got 28.7 mpg. For the most part I was running 70 mph in 7th gear @1500 rpm. Honestly I am impressed.
I know there are people that say, "Drive it like you stole it" or, "Don't be such a wimp", but I keep my sport/track mode for the surface streets. I don't see the need to be in anything other than Energy mode when cruising down the interstate, and it's easier on the wallet.
There are some long hills in west Texas and I did not want to have to downshift from 7th. In 6th, it never slowed down. So far, it has never been in ECO mode.
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From: NC
Naaaa, I prefer to think he has a pair. 
For fun, let's run this to ground (for the math purists out there, yes the numbers are rounded off and my estimates will most certainly vary):
C7 = 17mpg
Camry Hybrid = 35mpg
Delta = 18mpg
Estimate of annual miles driven: 15,000
Estimate of average fuel prices $2.50
Annual fuel cost difference between C7 and Camry = $1,133 year or about $94 month.
Putt-putt your C7 along in ECO mode @ 28.7mpg and the C7/Camry fuel cost difference lessens to: $235/year, or $19.58 a month. So, fuel cost difference wise, for what amounts to probably less than you'd spend for a monthly visit to Pizza Hut, you're driving a C7.
Now... let's talk fun factor:
C7 vs Camry?
For fun, let's run this to ground (for the math purists out there, yes the numbers are rounded off and my estimates will most certainly vary):
C7 = 17mpg
Camry Hybrid = 35mpg
Delta = 18mpg
Estimate of annual miles driven: 15,000
Estimate of average fuel prices $2.50
Annual fuel cost difference between C7 and Camry = $1,133 year or about $94 month.
Putt-putt your C7 along in ECO mode @ 28.7mpg and the C7/Camry fuel cost difference lessens to: $235/year, or $19.58 a month. So, fuel cost difference wise, for what amounts to probably less than you'd spend for a monthly visit to Pizza Hut, you're driving a C7.
Now... let's talk fun factor:
C7 vs Camry?
Last edited by Rave; Feb 21, 2015 at 03:44 PM.
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From: Temple Terrace Florida
Naaaa, I prefer to think he has a pair.
For fun, let's run this to ground (for the math purists out there, yes the numbers are rounded off and my estimates will most certainly vary):
C7 = 17mpg
Camry Hybrid = 35mpg
Delta = 18mpg
Estimate of annual miles driven: 15,000
Estimate of average fuel prices $2.50
Annual fuel cost difference between C7 and Camry = $1,133 year or about $94 month.
Putt-putt your C7 along in ECO mode @ 28.7mpg and the C7/Camry fuel cost difference lessens to: $235/year, or $19.58 a month. So, fuel cost difference wise, for what amounts to probably less than you'd spend for a monthly visit to Pizza Hut, you're driving a C7.
Now... let's talk fun factor:
C7 vs Camry?
For fun, let's run this to ground (for the math purists out there, yes the numbers are rounded off and my estimates will most certainly vary):
C7 = 17mpg
Camry Hybrid = 35mpg
Delta = 18mpg
Estimate of annual miles driven: 15,000
Estimate of average fuel prices $2.50
Annual fuel cost difference between C7 and Camry = $1,133 year or about $94 month.
Putt-putt your C7 along in ECO mode @ 28.7mpg and the C7/Camry fuel cost difference lessens to: $235/year, or $19.58 a month. So, fuel cost difference wise, for what amounts to probably less than you'd spend for a monthly visit to Pizza Hut, you're driving a C7.
Now... let's talk fun factor:
C7 vs Camry?
As for my wife's involvement, I wouldn't have it any other way. Call me what you will, but I really do care about her opinion. Go ahead, flame away.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Lake Keowee, SC
I am sure that many people here don't care what the fuel efficiency is on our C7s but my wife certainly does....I gave up my Camry Hybrid that got 35+ mpg.
Anyway, around town in sport mode I get around 17-18 mpg and I think that's probably pretty normal. Today I made a 200 mile interstate highway trip in Energy mode and I got 28.7 mpg. For the most part I was running 70 mph in 7th gear @1500 rpm. Honestly I am impressed.
I know there are people that say, "Drive it like you stole it" or, "Don't be such a wimp", but I keep my sport/track mode for the surface streets. I don't see the need to be in anything other than Energy mode when cruising down the interstate, and it's easier on the wallet.
Anyway, around town in sport mode I get around 17-18 mpg and I think that's probably pretty normal. Today I made a 200 mile interstate highway trip in Energy mode and I got 28.7 mpg. For the most part I was running 70 mph in 7th gear @1500 rpm. Honestly I am impressed.
I know there are people that say, "Drive it like you stole it" or, "Don't be such a wimp", but I keep my sport/track mode for the surface streets. I don't see the need to be in anything other than Energy mode when cruising down the interstate, and it's easier on the wallet.
Plenty of spirited driving here and great MPG IMO through first 11k miles. Also check out the fuel economy in triple digits.
Once maintaining this speed it can even kick into V4 mode as you see!
Racer
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From: Irvine CA
Naaaa, I prefer to think he has a pair.
For fun, let's run this to ground (for the math purists out there, yes the numbers are rounded off and my estimates will most certainly vary):
C7 = 17mpg
Camry Hybrid = 35mpg
Delta = 18mpg
Estimate of annual miles driven: 15,000
Estimate of average fuel prices $2.50
Annual fuel cost difference between C7 and Camry = $1,133 year or about $94 month.
Putt-putt your C7 along in ECO mode @ 28.7mpg and the C7/Camry fuel cost difference lessens to: $235/year, or $19.58 a month. So, fuel cost difference wise, for what amounts to probably less than you'd spend for a monthly visit to Pizza Hut, you're driving a C7.
Now... let's talk fun factor:
C7 vs Camry?
For fun, let's run this to ground (for the math purists out there, yes the numbers are rounded off and my estimates will most certainly vary):
C7 = 17mpg
Camry Hybrid = 35mpg
Delta = 18mpg
Estimate of annual miles driven: 15,000
Estimate of average fuel prices $2.50
Annual fuel cost difference between C7 and Camry = $1,133 year or about $94 month.
Putt-putt your C7 along in ECO mode @ 28.7mpg and the C7/Camry fuel cost difference lessens to: $235/year, or $19.58 a month. So, fuel cost difference wise, for what amounts to probably less than you'd spend for a monthly visit to Pizza Hut, you're driving a C7.
Now... let's talk fun factor:
C7 vs Camry?
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 140
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From: Seabrook Texas
I think that your after fuel price is on the low side. Right now in SoCal, it's around $3-3.20/gal for premium. Average for areas like California, NY, Florida or Hawaii are probably in the range of $3.50 in todays market. Also, some people commute 20K miles or more per year.
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From: Ocean Springs MS
I think that your after fuel price is on the low side. Right now in SoCal, it's around $3-3.20/gal for premium. Average for areas like California, NY, Florida or Hawaii are probably in the range of $3.50 in todays market. Also, some people commute 20K miles or more per year.
