Hi All,

I just joined the forum last night. I am beginning my research into a new car to replace my '97 Miata. I have probably narrowed the search to the 350Z convertible or the S2000. I am leaning toward the 350Z because I am a conservative driver & can't see myself getting the full potential from a 7K+ RPM VTEC motor and all that stuff... but I'm still reading.

That being said, I was wondering what kind of gas mileage people are getting on a day to day basis with their 350Z. I did a forum search & couldn't find much information.

I know mileage depends on driving style & how heavy one's foot is, but please give me a range that you get for daily driving with a mix of street & freeway miles. Like I said I am coming from a Miata (which I dearly love) and I usually get 27-30 around town with a mix of driving.

Thanks in advance & I look forward to reading more in this forum.

 

Sorry to say but if you are looking for the mileage that you got from your Miata, don't consider the 350Z.

I own a 2004 Z roadster and drive it VERY gently. I have driven it 10,000 miles always running 91 octane and have the following averages:

City Only: 17.5 - 18.0
City/Highway: 18.5 - 20.0
Highway Only: 20.5 - 23.0

I know that I'll get flamed by a bunch of Z owners that will tell you that I'm full of crap because they get 25 - 30 miles per gallon but I have recorded each and every fill up and my averages are absolutely accurate. And let me say again, I drive my Z very gently. I will say that I totally love the car and would not hesitate buying another one. The point is though, if your main issue is mileage, don't get the Z.

 

Ha!! I only get like 17 mpg in daily driving. And that's not my math...that's the car saying that! LOL

 

I've seen 26 mpg on long road trips in my touring roadster (top up-a/c on), but 17 mpg around town is about right.

 

I've had my Z Roadster for about one year with most of my driving on rural roads and with little Interstate use. My average is 21.8.

 

I've had the car over 2 years now. Regularly get about 20/21 in the city, and will hit 27/28 on the highway. I often drive down to Portland, and as long as I don't go over 80 or so, 27/28 is what happens. Too far over that, and it drops quick though!

91 octane pump gas.

 

Hey Santacruzslick you must drive like I do HA HA I never get above 17.X MPG no matter how hard I try
I love the ride and never did look at mpg before I bought

Fuel 91 oct. and Synthetic mobile one

 

Well if the way you drive involves the need to always be going faster than everyone else then, YES...we drive the same way! LOL

 

who cares?
This car is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!

 

Thanks to all who have posted a reply. I appreciate your candor.

Last night I did a quick calc based on my current driving habits & $2.00 gas for regular unleaded. Assuming 20 MPG in the Z & premium gas I would spend about $500 per year extra to drive the Z. That's acceptable.

Thanks again.