Anyone from Missouri? MPG problems inside

[4MPG]

sounds like I am just getting about what is to be expected :( Pretty disapointing really, I am getting virtually the same MPG out of this car as I did with my 1.6L Prizim on the same commute :(

Its a nicer car, no doubt, but I was really hoping to see at least 40 MPG doing 70 MPH. I guess its too much to ask.

And the car is 100 percent stock btw, no aftermarket wheels etc. What speeds are the people getting 45+ MPG driving? You just can't drive 50 MPH on the highway around here and not get plowed by semis.

[1NZYaris1]

Whats your tyre pressure like , Most people getting high mpg , run there tyres at 38-as high as 50 psi.Just a thought.
Also most are running with the NST pullies (they help heaps).

[briman]

Originally Posted by 4MPG

sounds like I am just getting about what is to be expected :( Pretty disapointing really, I am getting virtually the same MPG out of this car as I did with my 1.6L Prizim on the same commute :(

Its a nicer car, no doubt, but I was really hoping to see at least 40 MPG doing 70 MPH. I guess its too much to ask.

And the car is 100 percent stock btw, no aftermarket wheels etc. What speeds are the people getting 45+ MPG driving? You just can't drive 50 MPH on the highway around here and not get plowed by semis.

I live in Missouri. I feel your pain. The best I've gotten with 50% highway miles is 36mpg. I do run on I-70 and I keep to about 80mph.

I too am disappointed by the mileage I'm seeing. In town I get mid 20s. I hoped by buying this little go cart I'd see some significant mileage gains but this is barely better than my Pontiac Grand Prix which was at least twice the size. I probably would have bought a corolla had I known the mileage was comparable.

I have not had an oil change yet. I hope further break in helps. And yes, I know the tips and what mph I'm running. If I wanted to coast all over town I'd ride my bicycle.