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[AZ_Ryan]

Here we go with more gas mileage bragging. You'd think we were on a prius forum or something.

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[Gregs24]

Here we go with more gas mileage bragging. You'd think we were on a prius forum or something.

I think the very valid point is a coupe even with a big engine can be more economical than an SUV / truck simply because of aerodynamics.

Of course you will miss this informative post because you are ignoring me

 

[Zig]

I think the very valid point is a coupe even with a big engine can be more economical than an SUV / truck simply because of aerodynamics.

Of course you will miss this informative post because you are ignoring me

Which makes the usage restrictions even more perplexing. Why does the math math for us but not the epa and it’s equivalents?

 

[steveo1960]

Which makes the usage restrictions even more perplexing. Why does the math math for us but not the epa and it’s equivalents?

Yep.
That was kind of my point, albeit buried in the post. I don't always get mileage that high but am generally around 22 mpg suburban driving . Drive aggressively and it drops into the high teens. All I'm saying is that the attack on the V8 based upon mileage and the EPA is foolish as is buying a performance car and complaining about the mileage. For me it's the fun factor.

 

[Gregs24]

Yep.
That was kind of my point, albeit buried in the post. I don't always get mileage that high but am generally around 22 mpg suburban driving . Drive aggressively and it drops into the high teens. All I'm saying is that the attack on the V8 based upon mileage and the EPA is foolish as is buying a performance car and complaining about the mileage. For me it's the fun factor.

Yes but even the most efficient V8 driven gently, whilst better than a large heavy big engined SUV is miles behind what a smaller engine / hybrid can manage. My wife has a Ford Kuga PHEV which can easily manage 60mpg as a hybrid (ignoring the pure EV running when charged which is even cheaper)

So a Mustang V8 is less bad than an F150 or Range Rover perhaps but a long way away from real efficiency

 

[steveo1960]

Yes but even the most efficient V8 driven gently, whilst better than a large heavy big engined SUV is miles behind what a smaller engine / hybrid can manage. My wife has a Ford Kuga PHEV which can easily manage 60mpg as a hybrid (ignoring the pure EV running when charged which is even cheaper)

So a Mustang V8 is less bad than an F150 or Range Rover perhaps but a long way away from real efficiency

Hybrid absolutely but for a small 4, it depends. My wife's 2024 VW Atlas tops out at 30 MPG on the same trip. It's a turbo 4 cylinder. It IS better around town mileage wise though than the Mustang.
If I was looking for great gas mileage I would buy a hybrid in a heartbeat. I was just surprised the Mustang could do that well. In fact as I said, I though the computer was wrong and that I would soon be running out of gas. lol !

 

[Zig]

Yes but even the most efficient V8 … but a long way away from real efficiency

Beats walking

 

[AZ_Ryan]

I think the very valid point is a coupe even with a big engine can be more economical than an SUV / truck simply because of aerodynamics.

Of course you will miss this informative post because you are ignoring me

I haven't felt the need to ignore anyone on forum...yet.

As for the mileage thing, Mustang ownership isnt about fuel savings. Its about smiles per gallon. And if you post pictures of you MPG and boast about your road trip, I will refer you to the prius forum and roast you everytime.

 

[Gregs24]

I haven't felt the need to ignore anyone on forum...yet.

As for the mileage thing, Mustang ownership isnt about fuel savings. Its about smiles per gallon. And if you post pictures of you MPG and boast about your road trip, I will refer you to the prius forum and roast you everytime.

Why? There are many reasons for owning a Mustang, in my case practicality was a factor too with the large boot and folding seats.

Ownership is about what you want it to be not what is prescribed by somebody else.

 

[AZ_Ryan]

Why? There are many reasons for owning a Mustang, in my case practicality was a factor too with the large boot and folding seats.

Ownership is about what you want it to be not what is prescribed by somebody else.

Because its tradition. Its an American muscle car. I wouldn't expect a European to understand. Not to mention you would agrue with me over the color of shit if I brought it up. So I wont continue to engage.

 

[Gregs24]

Because its tradition. Its an American muscle car. I wouldn't expect a European to understand. Not to mention you would agrue with me over the color of shit if I brought it up. So I wont continue to engage.

Well first it is a 'pony car' anyway and secondly it is clearly a modern GT these days (the clue is in the badge) and competes in a completely different world to the original Mustang. Hell a lot of people don't like the S650 because it is NOT traditional enough.

You cannot decide for me why I like my Mustang, that is my choice and I have the freedom to make that choice and not be told by you!

You seem more than capable of argrueing (sic) with yourself these days

 

[smurfslayer]

Well first it is a 'pony car' anyway and secondly it is clearly a modern GT these days (the clue is in the badge) and competes in a completely different world to the original Mustang. Hell a lot of people don't like the S650 because it is NOT traditional enough.

You cannot decide for me why I like my Mustang, that is my choice and I have the freedom to make that choice and not be told by you!

You seem more than capable of argrueing (sic) with yourself these days

I'm available to agrue if you're feeling left out ;-)

S650 is an opposite field home run over the Green Monster. The S550 looks like a camaro.

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