Anyone here own an actual 50 MPG car?

[L-Pink]

I've owned a lot of vehicles over the years, muscle cars, motorcycles, various sedans and trucks. Some got good gas mileage most didn't. I've got the urge to get a new car and was considering trying a hybrid.

After a little research it seems Toyota, Ford and Honda all have class action lawsuits against them based on unrealistic MPG claims. Anyone here have a real 50 MPG car?


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[Sexier]

Volvo S60 - diesel

50 MPG if I drive very Very careful

[_Richard_]

it's all bullshit. the word 'estimated' basically discounts everything

if you have a heavy foot driver, kinda doesn't matter what you drive

Originally Posted by Sexier

Volvo S60 - diesel

50 MPG if I drive very Very careful

love diesel.

[MaDalton]

1 gallon of water on every 50 miles

[Ferus]

BMW 520/320D and Mercedes E200 CDI Blue Efficiency does that

http://www.carbuyer.co.uk/reviews/bm.../saloon/review

[Harmon]

go buy an old school 90s VW Golf - they were doing 50+ back in the 90s... but of course that went away... then 30+ became that.

Fuckin cunts...

[Ferus]

The Mercedes A, B and C models (diesel engine) are all 50+ mpg
The little B220 CDI with 7 speed dual clutch transmission is a great city car, but if you need more space, check the C220 CDi

[Vendzilla]

I ride my Harley a lot, great mileage
I just sold an 81 VW diesel pickup that got 45 mpg on the highway
Current Pickup gets about 19 on a good day

The new Dodge Dart gets 41, pretty impressive looking
The new Chevy Cruze with a Diesel is saying 46 highway

[k0nr4d]

I manage to get approx 26mpg with both my X5 3.0 Diesel and M3 4.0 V8 outside of the city. We had a 120D before that got around 45-47 area. One of my workers has a 318d (143hp) that he managed to get to over 50mpg but that's driving like a bitch outside of the city (not highway, just country roads)

Edit: Our highway mileage differs from what you'd see in the US - limit here is 140kph and typical speed on highway here is 160-170kph or even 200+ in some places.

[Rochard]

I don't drive much so it's not a big deal for me...

[Harmon]

You fucking cunts sound SOOOO proud at your sub 30 mpg crap... Fucking sheep

[Harmon]

Originally Posted by Rochard

I don't drive much so it's not a big deal for me...

You are the "up and coming" Baddog on this board. Watch out what you say, Kimosabe

[JFK]

Hey, I get 50 GPM

[ottopottomouse]

Originally Posted by L-Pink

After a little research it seems Toyota, Ford and Honda all have class action lawsuits against them based on unrealistic MPG claims.

Unfortunately that is down to the way the standard test is carried out and a lot of the cars that concentrate on fuel economy are designed around doing well in the test with no way to replicate the same mpg in real world driving. Would be far better if there was a set of stars like when you buy a washing machine and a car just got 4/10 or 9/10 as a fuel economy rating for comparing which one to buy.

[L-Pink]

Originally Posted by Harmon

You fucking cunts sound SOOOO proud at your sub 30 mpg crap... Fucking sheep

Years ago my parents owned a number of cheap VW's that got great REAL mpg stats (diesel Rabbits). 30 mpg to me is shit also. I have a turbo diesel Chevy 2500 that gets low 20's why do small econo cars only get 10 mpg more?

[baddog]

In 1982 my parents had a VW Rabbit diesel that he assured me got 50 MPG when he let me take it to TX. I never got close to that. My 86 Heritage got 50 MPG when I was riding down I-75 because of all the cops

[pimpmaster9000]

my citroen c3 1.6 HDI does 70mpg on the road and approx 60mpg in heavy traffic...I am the happiest guy in the world because my former car did a whopping 22mpg and my boat does like 30 gallons an hour

[crockett]

We used to have a 80s something VW diesel truck that got 40mpg on average.

[potter]

My Audi A3 TDI (Diesel) is rated at 42 - I'm a heavy footed driver and get 36 on average. Friggin love not being worried about gas prices. Shit could go up to $8/gallon and it wouldn't bother me a bit.

[dyna mo]

i've been helping my mom on a similar hunt, we're having a difficult time justifying the hybrid premium on the one hand and on the other, the lack of attractive diesels available where she lives. she doesn't dirve the wheels off her cars but still wants really good mileage.

[arock10]

working from home and rarely driving is my contribution to the environment, don't really care what MPG I use

[Choopa_Pardo]

I am wary abut the VW and Audi TDI engines due to the injector problems I have read about. they seem to go bad quite frequently.

[Barry-xlovecam]

NO



But I only drive it occasionally ...

[Minte]

Originally Posted by L-Pink

I've owned a lot of vehicles over the years, muscle cars, motorcycles, various sedans and trucks. Some got good gas mileage most didn't. I've got the urge to get a new car and was considering trying a hybrid.

After a little research it seems Toyota, Ford and Honda all have class action lawsuits against them based on unrealistic MPG claims. Anyone here have a real 50 MPG car?


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I have a Smart car..the no frills model. Since day one it's averaged 44.7 and it doesn't get driven softly. If someone tried I am sure it could get real close to 50.

[L-Pink]

Originally Posted by Minte

I have a Smart car..the no frills model. Since day one it's averaged 44.7 and it doesn't get driven softly. If someone tried I am sure it could get real close to 50.

But that's inside your warehouse, what about on the highway


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[k0nr4d]

Originally Posted by Minte

I have a Smart car..the no frills model. Since day one it's averaged 44.7 and it doesn't get driven softly. If someone tried I am sure it could get real close to 50.

How much does it cost you to run that lambo per say 100km when you factor in fuel, brakes, tires etc? I have to change the rear tires on my m3 with each oil change pretty much - i suspect you have to do the same?

[RebelR]

My VW TDI gets 42mpg Highway. Just running around.. its about 37 Gets just over 1000 km per tank

[Choopa_Pardo]

Originally Posted by RebelR

My VW TDI gets 42mpg Highway. Just running around.. its about 37 Gets just over 1000 km per tank

Any injector issues?

[DVTimes]

buy an old 306.

they run on fresh air (almost).

if you get a deasel you can run them on cooking oil too.

cheap on parts.

[Vendzilla]

Originally Posted by DVTimes

buy an old 306.

they run on fresh air (almost).

if you get a deasel you can run them on cooking oil too.

cheap on parts.

If you run your car (Diesel) on cooking oil, it will smell like french fries all the time

[Minte]

Originally Posted by k0nr4d

How much does it cost you to run that lambo per say 100km when you factor in fuel, brakes, tires etc? I have to change the rear tires on my m3 with each oil change pretty much - i suspect you have to do the same?

I would have to estimate...quite a bit.
The Smart is clearly cheaper to operate.

[RebelR]

Originally Posted by Choopa_Pardo

Any injector issues?

nope.. actually, last year the injectors were swapped as part of a recall when I went for an emissions test. But it wasn't having any issues prior to that either. Its the 2.0 TDI, pretty bulletproof. I have a good local mechanic who only does VW/Audi cars. He looks after it quite well. My next car will also be a TDI, I think. Was holding out for Audi to bring a diesel out here in Canada, but doesn't seem like that's going to happen any time soon.

[Magnetron]

2001 Chevy Prism -> 39 highway mpg

[candyflip]

52 MPG 2009 Toyota Prius. My Dad is driving a 2013 and he gets about 60.

My buddy has the Prius that also works as an electric and he's pusing 90+ at the moment.

[candyflip]

Originally Posted by Ferus

The Mercedes A, B and C models (diesel engine) are all 50+ mpg
The little B220 CDI with 7 speed dual clutch transmission is a great city car, but if you need more space, check the C220 CDi

I don't believe that a single one of these vehicles are available in the US.

[L-Pink]

Originally Posted by candyflip

I don't believe that a single one of these vehicles are available in the US.

European cars with turbo diesels are getting very high mpg compared to US models. Minte's Smart Car for instance gets around 75 mpg vs 40 US.

[Bman]

Originally Posted by potter

My Audi A3 TDI (Diesel) is rated at 42 - I'm a heavy footed driver and get 36 on average. Friggin love not being worried about gas prices. Shit could go up to $8/gallon and it wouldn't bother me a bit.

thats what i would get too...diesel is awesome

[dyna mo]

Originally Posted by candyflip

I don't believe that a single one of these vehicles are available in the US.

yup, that's the problem. we don't get a variety of the new generation diesels in the usa.

[Bman]

Originally Posted by Choopa_Pardo

I am wary abut the VW and Audi TDI engines due to the injector problems I have read about. they seem to go bad quite frequently.

they honestly go forever.
research any car and your gonna find issues

[candyflip]

Originally Posted by L-Pink

European cars with turbo diesels are getting very high mpg compared to US models. Minte's Smart Car for instance gets around 75 mpg vs 40 US.

Which is what I said, no?

You can get a Jetta TDi, if you're lucky enough to find one. That's about it.

[sarettah]

Originally Posted by baddog

In 1982 my parents had a VW Rabbit diesel that he assured me got 50 MPG when he let me take it to TX. I never got close to that. My 86 Heritage got 50 MPG when I was riding down I-75 because of all the cops

I had a '78 Ford Fiesta that got in the 45-50mpg area out on the highway. Sucks that they are just getting back to mpg numbers that they were at 40 years ago.

My Heritage gets somewhere between 40 and 45 most of the time.

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[KillerK]

I'm happy with my 12.4 mpg city driving.

Love the 500hp.

[paffie]

My Peugeot 206 does 60 mpg. I'm on the road pretty often, and gass prices in belgium are so high it's to expensive for me to own a less eficient car.

[Relentless]

2000 Honda insight

[dappz-datton]

cool wat a cool 50 MPG car.....

[ErectMedia]

2010 Honda Fit Sport with a few k in accessories added, rated 27/32 MPG.
I live in clusterfuck land combined with a heavy foot I usually don't get 27 in the city maybe 23-24, I added a K&N air intake so I traded a few MPG for quicker take off/acceleration. I have driven it to florida 3-4 times and on cruise blows past the rated 32 and usually gets high thirty to 40+. So I lose in the city but gain on the highway so it averages out to ratings. I'm not a fan of hybrid as I think the increase in repair bills will offset any advantage. Just grab a small gas car honda, toyota, nissan as repairs will be cheaper and high twenties to high thirties MPG is good enough.

MPG ratings are if you push the gas slow, coast to stoplights etc... When coming from a 350 motor to a 4 cylinder it would be very hard to drive it like a grandma. I floor my honda multiple times a day.

[Evil1]

my old man had a 97ish 3 cylinder geo metro that got around 50, coincidentally that was also the speed it topped out at.