What kind of mileage do you get?

[Jakashh]

'86 Silverado Shorty....I get about 9. But I make it to each gas station really fast......

Jeez, I'd trade up for something that gets better gas mileage lol. It's a "Chebby" and it gets bad gas mileage! Two cons!

 

[Termitehunter]

2010 Toyota Corolla S. 29.5 MPG combined in the winter, 26 combined in the summer. Running the AC really makes a difference.

 

[TheDan]

Jeez, I'd trade up for something that gets better gas mileage lol.

That doesn't always save money in the long run... I bet that 86 is paid off and overall cost of ownership is very low (insurance, maintenance, etc). If he doesn't really drive that much, 9mpg might not be impacting his wallet too badly anyways. The cost of a newer car that gets better mpg might not end up "saving" any money at all.

 

[KyleTexas]

35-45 mpg on most I've owned 650-1000cc's

 

[wllmwallace]

She's a daily driver, And it was my 40th birthday present last year from the wife. Had an '85 just like it a long time ago, only vehicle I ever regretted having to get rid of. She got it from Lone Star Muscle Cars in Witchita Falls. 54,000 original miles, hopped up 350, as far as mileage, yeah it's a beast, and I could drive one of the other 5 vehicles, but I love this truck. And, I have a company gas card.....

 

[orbitup]

Jeez, I'd trade up for something that gets better gas mileage lol. It's a "Chebby" and it gets bad gas mileage! Two cons!

I used to have a '71 Chebby p/u that I named "Thirsty" for obvious reason. I loved that truck and might get another one soon.

 

[orbitup]

2010 Toyota Corolla S. 29.5 MPG combined in the winter, 26 combined in the summer. Running the AC really makes a difference.

Is that what it should be getting? I would think you should get over 30 in that easy.

 

[shooterfpga]

She's a daily driver, And it was my 40th birthday present last year from the wife. Had an '85 just like it a long time ago, only vehicle I ever regretted having to get rid of. She got it from Lone Star Muscle Cars in Witchita Falls. 54,000 original miles, hopped up 350, as far as mileage, yeah it's a beast, and I could drive one of the other 5 vehicles, but I love this truck. And, I have a company gas card.....

i know how you feel. i got rid of my 57 chevy 3100, and a 75 chevy. theres an old chevy around the corner id love to buy. but im sure theyre asking more than i can afford right now.

 

[wllmwallace]

another one....all original, and everything works, no "chebby" leaks, and sounds like time ripping apart when you put your foot in her...

 

[track_warrior]

My c63 amg gets 16-17 city and 22-23 highway

My Ram Hemi gets no more than 11 city and 16 highway its leveled and rides on MT'S..... i should have gotten a diesel

 

[Jakashh]

She's a daily driver, And it was my 40th birthday present last year from the wife. Had an '85 just like it a long time ago, only vehicle I ever regretted having to get rid of. She got it from Lone Star Muscle Cars in Witchita Falls. 54,000 original miles, hopped up 350, as far as mileage, yeah it's a beast, and I could drive one of the other 5 vehicles, but I love this truck. And, I have a company gas card.....

There was a time where I wanted an 81-87 chevy or GMC pickup like yours, and I was actively searching for one as a first car. I loved those things. However, I couldn't find one in good enough condition like yours is, so I gave up and started looking for something else.

 

[TwinGlocks]

I get 25 mpg.

 

[Termitehunter]

Is that what it should be getting? I would think you should get over 30 in that easy.

Driving habits. Most of my driving areas are stop n go in the Stone Oak area with a bunch of hills and a lot of idling. So yea its about right. On strait up highway trips I get up to 35.

The numbers I gave are city/highway combined.

 

[Texan2]

09 Silverado gets crappy gas mileage.
88 4x4 3/4 ton Suburban get astoundingly poor gas mileage.

Oh well, I Like them both so I will pay the price.

 

[Willy]

02 Z-71 Suburban 14/18 140k miles
04 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 14/18 165k miles
06 Toyota 4runner 19/23 (I drive it for work so my gas is free!) 128k miles

I wouldn't hesitate to drive any of them across the country.

Is that what it should be getting? I would think you should get over 30 in that easy.

I agree, but that ethanol crap will take about 10% off of mileage.

 

[T-FAST]

2007 Honda Civic SI 26/31 60K miles

 

[Bank]

12/15 on my SUV

 

[Gramps]

16/20 F250 6.0 Diesel

 

[proforguns]

28 mpg in my Jeep Liberty and I can tow up to 6000#s

 

[AndrewGS]

I usually get just over 35MPG around town and about 38MPG on the highway in my Turbo/6-Speed Chevy Sonic.