RX8 TRUE Fuel Economy
06-12-2007, 10:04 PM
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RX8 TRUE Fuel Economy
Found this website. Thought it was neat.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calcu...umn=1&id=20621
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http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calcu...umn=1&id=20621
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06-13-2007, 03:09 AM
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mustang gt got a 16 (14 city& 20 high) w
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calcu...umn=1&id=23137
edit: sorry that one is supercharged the normal one is 18 (15 23)
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calcu...umn=1&id=23137
edit: sorry that one is supercharged the normal one is 18 (15 23)
06-13-2007, 08:19 AM
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WOW! This is funny! Over the years the 8 has had its power rating drop 3 times, 1 due to new sae standards. Now, after years of people claiming they don't get the mileage that the car claims we see another drop, this time in mpg. Is there anything else about this car that can drop...other than the resale value?
What I'd really like to know is, Did every car see similar drops in mpg or did certain cars go up, stayed the same or see bigger drops than others due to the new sae standard? Particularly, did the rotary drop more than others after real world driving was taken into affect based on reving it higher. Was the old test done at such lo revs as to obtain a not so real world mpg?
What I'd really like to know is, Did every car see similar drops in mpg or did certain cars go up, stayed the same or see bigger drops than others due to the new sae standard? Particularly, did the rotary drop more than others after real world driving was taken into affect based on reving it higher. Was the old test done at such lo revs as to obtain a not so real world mpg?
06-13-2007, 08:39 AM
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WOW! This is funny! Over the years the 8 has had its power rating drop 3 times, 1 due to new sae standards. Now, after years of people claiming they don't get the mileage that the car claims we see another drop, this time in mpg. Is there anything else about this car that can drop...other than the resale value?
What I'd really like to know is, Did every car see similar drops in mpg or did certain cars go up, stayed the same or see bigger drops than others due to the new sae standard? Particularly, did the rotary drop more than others after real world driving was taken into affect based on reving it higher. Was the old test done at such lo revs as to obtain a not so real world mpg?
What I'd really like to know is, Did every car see similar drops in mpg or did certain cars go up, stayed the same or see bigger drops than others due to the new sae standard? Particularly, did the rotary drop more than others after real world driving was taken into affect based on reving it higher. Was the old test done at such lo revs as to obtain a not so real world mpg?
06-13-2007, 08:39 AM
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Um... yeah...
ALL cars saw drops with the new SAE standards. Even hybrids.
And again ALL cars on that site will see a MPG drop because they are modifying their tests.
ALL cars saw drops with the new SAE standards. Even hybrids.
And again ALL cars on that site will see a MPG drop because they are modifying their tests.
Originally Posted by fueleconomy.gov
EPA has changed the way it estimates MPG.
Starting in model year 2008, estimates will reflect the effects of
* Faster Speeds & Acceleration
* Air Conditioner Use
* Colder Outside Temperatures
The tests lower MPG estimates for most vehicles.
Starting in model year 2008, estimates will reflect the effects of
* Faster Speeds & Acceleration
* Air Conditioner Use
* Colder Outside Temperatures
The tests lower MPG estimates for most vehicles.
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06-13-2007, 09:00 AM
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06-13-2007, 09:40 AM
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And I only mentioned the many drops in ratings; power, mpg or otherwise was funny. I didn't BITCH about the power I only brought up the restating of ratings, so before you bitch you should fully comprehend what you read.
06-13-2007, 09:46 AM
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First off you didn't answer my question! What does a test drive have to do with mpg?
And I only mentioned the many drops in ratings; power, mpg or otherwise was funny. I didn't BITCH about the power I only brought up the restating of ratings, so before you bitch you should fully comprehend what you read.
And I only mentioned the many drops in ratings; power, mpg or otherwise was funny. I didn't BITCH about the power I only brought up the restating of ratings, so before you bitch you should fully comprehend what you read.
I think he meant to say that the actual mileage and power has not changed for this car, Doing even the slightest bit of research would have given you an accurate estimate on what you should expect for economy and power, regardless of the EPA tests (which as we all know, their testing methods were seriously flawed and did not accurately represent real world numbers)
06-13-2007, 09:49 AM
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On a side note, the numbers for my other car* have dropped:
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calcu...umn=1&id=23067
As a result, I will be forced to sell it at a huge loss in order to regain an imaginary gain at the fuel pump.
*imaginary car.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calcu...umn=1&id=23067
As a result, I will be forced to sell it at a huge loss in order to regain an imaginary gain at the fuel pump.
*imaginary car.
06-13-2007, 02:50 PM
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interesting...want better economy watch the RPMs
06-13-2007, 02:55 PM
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First off you didn't answer my question! What does a test drive have to do with mpg?
And I only mentioned the many drops in ratings; power, mpg or otherwise was funny. I didn't BITCH about the power I only brought up the restating of ratings, so before you bitch you should fully comprehend what you read.
And I only mentioned the many drops in ratings; power, mpg or otherwise was funny. I didn't BITCH about the power I only brought up the restating of ratings, so before you bitch you should fully comprehend what you read.
06-13-2007, 04:16 PM
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And I asked you what does a test drive have to do with mpg and you didn't answer the question, and how is my bringing up the power rating drops in conjunction with the mpg ratings drop bitching?
06-13-2007, 04:47 PM
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And I posted that this is NOT Rx-8 specific and is INDUSTRY wide. And yes it did and still does seem that you where/are bitching.
Not only bitch, but bitching about things taken out of context.
Not only bitch, but bitching about things taken out of context.
