Gas Mileage

JKennedy · June 22nd, 2009, 03:57 PM

Okay, so I am curious. Is the mileage in the S197 GT really as bad as the sticker says? It says like 16 and 25 for city and highway.

I'm just curious so that I know what I'm getting into when I purchase. I am trying to decide between a Fox body and a newer S197. So, any information you guys/gals can provide on this issue would be great. I'm sure I'll have more questions as I think of them.

beefmobile · June 22nd, 2009, 03:58 PM

ya it's really that bad lol, and worse if you start modding.

and also i dont think the fox body's are that great either....

pear0119 · June 22nd, 2009, 04:06 PM

I get about 23mpg on the highway with the mods in my sig. In the city I get about 14-15mpg. Its no Prius thats for sure but I didn't buy the car for the gas milage.

JKennedy · June 22nd, 2009, 04:10 PM

Oh, gas mileage won't be the decision maker for sure. I just wanted to know what I was getting into. The wife and I make more than enough to support my vehicular lusts. But, that being said doesn't mean that I am in the habit of wasting simply to waste. So, I just wanted to know what I was getting into. I have seen on here guys getting 17 to 18 in town and then the mid to upper 20s on the interstate.......assuming they are only 5 over the limit. Does that seem accurate?

kenneth · June 22nd, 2009, 04:19 PM

With mods in sig I get 19 mpg with 60% highway 40% city driving and not taking it easy at redlights.
On highway driving between 70-75 mph

If I do most driving in the city it will drop down to around 16

DRock · June 22nd, 2009, 04:29 PM

i believe those numbers are pretty damn accurate if you ask me

limegold06gt · June 22nd, 2009, 04:29 PM

its all about how you drive it 18/27 highway is achievable driving it like a granny

but if your like the rest of us you get 17/26 or worse due to the whole "s197 therapsist" thing

why would you buy a gt if your caring about gas mileage? lol

get a newer one...less problems for now

07 STROKER · June 22nd, 2009, 04:29 PM

ive never checked mine.

pear0119 · June 22nd, 2009, 04:30 PM

I have seen on here guys getting 17 to 18 in town and then the mid to upper 20s on the interstate

Thats about right. Again it has a lot to do with what mods you have.

beefmobile · June 22nd, 2009, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by 07 procharger

ive never checked mine.

me either

07 Boss · June 22nd, 2009, 05:11 PM

I reset mine after every tank. Since my gear change it has been just below 17 mpg per tank. It's been consistant everytime. I can nurse it to about 26 mpg on the freeway at 70-75, but I don't nurse it very often. My car sees WOT many times in a day. I lost about a mile and a half in mileage after the gear swap, but that could be because I get on it a little more with these gears. You know it is all about the way you drive though.

TheUNZippee! · June 22nd, 2009, 05:19 PM

I get 24-25 mpg on the hwy with the cruise locked in at 75 mph and with 4.10's out back.

If I keep it under 65 I get 26-27 mpg.

ia07gt · June 22nd, 2009, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by JKennedy

Okay, so I am curious. Is the mileage in the S197 GT really as bad as the sticker says? It says like 16 and 25 for city and highway.

I'm just curious so that I know what I'm getting into when I purchase. I am trying to decide between a Fox body and a newer S197. So, any information you guys/gals can provide on this issue would be great. I'm sure I'll have more questions as I think of them.

with 3.55 and a k&n filter and 5 speed i averaged almost 30MPG comming home from minneapolis traveling at 70-80MPH.
but now i get about 21MPG and am pushing 470HP to the wheels.
btw i filled up in Minneapolis and made it to Iowa City on 1 tank.

1FUN4RD · June 22nd, 2009, 05:40 PM

with my wonderfull stock 3.31 gears I get 29-30 mpg hiway at 65mph.
On the 700 miles to Elgin,IL. & back I averaged 26mpg. That is mostly highway & averaging 75+mph

DiMora · June 22nd, 2009, 05:51 PM

22-23.

Blow it. Then 17.

2006greyGT · June 22nd, 2009, 08:11 PM

I get 10 in the city with all my mods... 21 on the highway... but I am always in it!!! it will not be worse than that.

chad05gt · June 22nd, 2009, 08:20 PM

If buying 93 octane for your mustang getting around 20ish w/ 'festive' driving, runs too close for you... may reconcider b/c w/ modding, etc... make sure all is good for you financially before you get yourself in a bind.

mineralmustang05 · June 22nd, 2009, 08:23 PM

Wow, on my average gas it hardly never drops 23 mpg I really dont know how much that calculates for street and highways. But I put gas once a week and that average reading includes my weekly friday night at the track with about 12 runs. I guess my cars and outlier.

silverstang · June 22nd, 2009, 08:30 PM

my car currently gets 0 mpg........lol

usnzt84 · June 22nd, 2009, 08:39 PM

i still have the stock 3.31 gears, but i got 430 to the tires, i usually run about 13-14 in town and around 25 on the hwy running 70-80

June 22nd, 2009, 03:57 PM	#1
JKennedy Regular 2000 3.8L Mustang Never Ran. Bone Stock Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 81	Gas Mileage Okay, so I am curious. Is the mileage in the S197 GT really as bad as the sticker says? It says like 16 and 25 for city and highway. I'm just curious so that I know what I'm getting into when I purchase. I am trying to decide between a Fox body and a newer S197. So, any information you guys/gals can provide on this issue would be great. I'm sure I'll have more questions as I think of them.

June 22nd, 2009, 04:06 PM	#3
pear0119 Regular 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa Ontario, Canada Posts: 193	I get about 23mpg on the highway with the mods in my sig. In the city I get about 14-15mpg. Its no Prius thats for sure but I didn't buy the car for the gas milage. __________________ Mineral Gray 2005 Mustang GT JLT CAI, FRPP 4.10s, FRPP Hot Rod cams, Spydershaft, JBA Shorty Headers, Flowmaster AT, Hurst Billet Plus, Bama 93 race, BMR adj. panhard bar + brace, BMR Billet LCA's, BMR UCA + mount, BMR rear swaybar, Roush scoop

June 22nd, 2009, 04:19 PM	#5
kenneth Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 11.632@116.22 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cut Off, LA. Posts: 986	With mods in sig I get 19 mpg with 60% highway 40% city driving and not taking it easy at redlights. On highway driving between 70-75 mph If I do most driving in the city it will drop down to around 16 __________________ Saleen SC,Saleen Super Shaker, 3.2 pulley,60 lb. injectors, GT500 fuel pump,JBA Long tubes,O/R H-Pipe,JBA Axle Back Exhaust,SCT II Tuner,TCI3000 ,PMP line locks,3:90gears ,Power House Drive Shaft,BMR UCA&LCA[size="4"]

June 22nd, 2009, 04:29 PM	#6
DRock Regular 2009 Mustang GT/CS N/A Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 339	i believe those numbers are pretty damn accurate if you ask me __________________ '09 GT/CS Flowmaster 40's GT500 Spoiler Black Turn Signals 5k Headlight & Fog HID's

June 22nd, 2009, 04:29 PM	#7
limegold06gt Regular 2006 Mustang GT- Paid Off Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 289	its all about how you drive it 18/27 highway is achievable driving it like a granny but if your like the rest of us you get 17/26 or worse due to the whole "s197 therapsist" thing why would you buy a gt if your caring about gas mileage? lol get a newer one...less problems for now __________________ See Garage For Mods

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June 22nd, 2009, 04:10 PM	#4
JKennedy Regular 2000 3.8L Mustang Never Ran. Bone Stock Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 81	Oh, gas mileage won't be the decision maker for sure. I just wanted to know what I was getting into. The wife and I make more than enough to support my vehicular lusts. But, that being said doesn't mean that I am in the habit of wasting simply to waste. So, I just wanted to know what I was getting into. I have seen on here guys getting 17 to 18 in town and then the mid to upper 20s on the interstate.......assuming they are only 5 over the limit. Does that seem accurate?

June 22nd, 2009, 04:29 PM	#8
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,482	ive never checked mine. __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

June 22nd, 2009, 05:11 PM	#11
07 Boss Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,194	I reset mine after every tank. Since my gear change it has been just below 17 mpg per tank. It's been consistant everytime. I can nurse it to about 26 mpg on the freeway at 70-75, but I don't nurse it very often. My car sees WOT many times in a day. I lost about a mile and a half in mileage after the gear swap, but that could be because I get on it a little more with these gears. You know it is all about the way you drive though. __________________ Roush CAI-Bama tune-Pacesetter L/T's and H-pipe-Flowmasters-4.10's-PH Driveshaft-Pro Kit-BMR LCA's w/brckts-BMR adj UCA & adj Panhard Ctr fogs-Generation II Facia-rear blackout w/seq tails-SHR flush mounts-Cervinis side scoops-Steeda Street Wing

June 22nd, 2009, 05:40 PM	#14
1FUN4RD MMs Ford Racing Nut Swinger 2007 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CENTRAL IOWA Posts: 3,969	with my wonderfull stock 3.31 gears I get 29-30 mpg hiway at 65mph. On the 700 miles to Elgin,IL. & back I averaged 26mpg. That is mostly highway & averaging 75+mph __________________ sig by MUSCLETANG. Thanks Chad.

June 22nd, 2009, 05:51 PM	#15
DiMora Enthusiast 2006 Roush Stage 1 Blown Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 674	22-23. Blow it. Then 17. __________________ Roush Short shifter / Carmen's 3.47" TVS pulley Roush TVS R2300 Roots Supercharger Steeda Club Racer Stage 1 and 2 suspension Big Brakes / Borla Stingers / Mac Prochamber / KB BAP 512 RWHP @11 PSI...

June 22nd, 2009, 08:11 PM	#16
2006greyGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Satin Silver GT 11.47@118.20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KC Posts: 1,735	I get 10 in the city with all my mods... 21 on the highway... but I am always in it!!! it will not be worse than that. __________________ 2.6l KENNE BELL 100% forged bal and blu Stroked to 298 / Ported/polished heads Long tube/O/R X / McLeod twin 8 rib/65 lb injectors ET Drag Slicks/3.73 gear Detroit Truetrac GT500 twin fuel CDC AGR Spoiler D/S rotors / MGW Short Throw

June 22nd, 2009, 08:23 PM	#18
mineralmustang05 Regular 2008 Mustang Gt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: El Paso Posts: 243	Wow, on my average gas it hardly never drops 23 mpg I really dont know how much that calculates for street and highways. But I put gas once a week and that average reading includes my weekly friday night at the track with about 12 runs. I guess my cars and outlier. __________________ JLT Intake, Off-Road X-Pipe, Magnaflow Axleback

June 22nd, 2009, 08:30 PM	#19
silverstang Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 11.70 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Buna, Texas Posts: 2,461	my car currently gets 0 mpg........lol __________________ FORD Certimified Gasoline and Diesel technician. YAY! 11.80@118 11.70@114 Bassani Crew Member #3

June 22nd, 2009, 08:39 PM	#20
usnzt84 Regular 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 134	i still have the stock 3.31 gears, but i got 430 to the tires, i usually run about 13-14 in town and around 25 on the hwy running 70-80 __________________ Vortech Supercharger,Hurst shifter, Diablo Sport Predator tune, Pypes O/R x-pipe, Super 44 Flowmasters,Hawk HPS Brake pads, Granitelli Slotted and Dimpled Rotors, Goodrich Steel braided brake lines, FRPP 3.73

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