Just got my 2005 RX-8 6sp yesterday (surprise Xmas gift from my wife) and I'm very, very impressed -

1.) I'm using the car as a daily commuter to work (150 mi/ round trip). Since yesterday, I've put 220 miles on it and still have over 1/4 tank left. Can't really complain about the mpg's on my first tank of gas based on what I've read on this forum.

2.) Drove home in heavy rain (gotta love NJ winters - rain, ice, snow, cold, mild - we've got it all!). Great ride, surprisingly "refined" - no problems in the rain.

3.) Got home and parked it in the garage. Went back 3 times to make sure "my baby" was nicely settled in for the night. Haven't felt this way about a car since.....well, since I bought my 1980 RX-7 almost 24 years ago (wow, that's scary to think about how many years have passed!!).

I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship !!!

I also want to comment on this forum. This has got to be the most informative (at least for RX owners) and considerate forum on the web. Even when there's disagreement, I see consideration for the differing opinions, instead of obscene flaming.

Happy Holidays everyone!!

 

That is the key, you have a decent highway trip and you'll see good mileage as a result. A few here on the board even state impressive city mileage too, but I think those are few and far inbetween. When I get on the highway I can rack up impressive MPG but when I drudge around in the city, it's not much to brag about!!!

Congrats, on your present and happy holiday's to you too!


Q's:

Do you have stock rubber? The bridgestones or dunlops? You may want to do some searching on this board with how these tires work in the rain and/or snow.

 

Your mileage will get worse as your renesis breaks-in.

 

Congratulations. As for your mileage, consider yourself one of the fortunate ones (as I am). I suspect, from your comments, that your commute is mainly highway, probably freeway miles. Further, I suspect you're keeping your revs in check as you break in your baby. If that's the case, your mileage is understandable. If not, either consider yourself blessed or consider having your gas gauge examined.

 

HEy im from ocean county where u from.

 

Is this true? My impression was that most people got better mileage as the engine aged.

Can anyone give their personal experiences on this?

 

I got better mileage after the break-in period.

 

TROLL dont beleive him doubt he even has a rex

 

Mine increased. It does go down in cold weather, but I am still getting around 19mpg in mixed city/freeway driving. Much of my driving is 2 miles at a time to and from work. That's when it uses most gas. Maybe those who get decent mileage should start a thread.

 

Me too...I'm in Jackson.

 

Yup, mine did.. went from 16mpg to under 10mpg and 2 dealers swear everything is working fine.. go figure

 

Mine got better as the engine got broken in

 

you have aim maybee we can meet up some time. and go driving

 

I averaged 19 when the engine was new. I know have 2000 miles, but I haven't checked it yet. Good Luck with the car. You sound like me and my new 8. Last time I liked my car so much was my 86 IROC Z.

 

Enjoy your car. My mileage got slightly better after break-in. I wonder if those who report worse mileage after break-in started driving it like they stole it :D.

 

mine got worse, but only because once out of break in period, I drove it harder.

 

jfyi, i was getting around 18.5 mpg in break in, right now I am getting around 16. About 90% city.

 

YO YOU GUYS i feel so left out...i'm in jersey too...i wanna join in on the driving fun but i'm in middlesex county east brunswick...please someone tell me you live nearby

 

OK. I live nearby. :p

And conrats VBprogrammer. Welcome to the club.

 

Congrats on the new ride.

After 25,000 miles, mine is averaging 21.76 mpg, which is better than when she was new.

 

Welcome to the cult! You may never leave.......:D

 

I feel that mileager has always been a problem, 13-14 mpg