nicon2k Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 Hi Everyone. This is my first post but i have been reading up on the 350z (mainly on this forum) for a while now and though it was time I said hello to what seems like a great forum! I do have a question to bug people with but before i get to that i just wanted to mention to the Admins that i work as a DBA (Mainly MS SQL but i have used My SQL before) so if there is ever anything that i can help with i would be more then happy to lend a hand. Now for my question, as part of the above mentioned job i have to go into the office three times a week which is 50 miles each way. Now i understand that no one in their right mind would buy a z for their eco properties but it seems that the average MPG (I am guessing 22) on the site does not match up with what people say they get out of a tank (between 250 and 350). Assuming that the tank is full (80lt = 17.6 gallons (UK)), an average of 22 mpg would see just under 400 miles till empty. Also using the same logic to get 250 from a tank you would have to be doing 15 mpg. So I guess I have two questions, is my math wrong and since my 50 mile trip is all motorway what mpg could I expect if I were to stick a 70 the whole way? Sorry for the long post, but I have done a few searches about fuel consumption and cant get a definitive answer. Thanks Guys Quote
Jay Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 Hi welcome to the forum! Where are you based. I drive a jdm which has a smaller tank than the uk vesrion. I norm get 22 mpgs simply because it is all small journeys. But when i do a nice long run can get up to 27 mpgs. Its all about the driver i guess, if you have a heavy foot expect 16, 17 in town Quote
Ian Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 The onboard computer says I average 21mpg but I gave up careing a long time ago Quote
Andy Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 I can get 30mpg+ by sitting at a constant 60/70mph so as long as you are careful you should be able to get high 20's/low 30's but as soon as you plant the loud pedal, you can see this even half. Quote
sally Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 My computer says i average 18mpg! My foots not that heavy!! Quote
nicon2k Posted May 11, 2009 Author Posted May 11, 2009 Wow, quick replies!!! I am based in reading. Good to see about the MPG but dont get me wrong, i am not planning to be crule to the car and make it sit a 70 for its whole life. Just wanted to make sure i wouldnt be paying £150 a week just to get to work! Have been reading up for a while and am planning on buying in the next few months (have been on a debt clearing mission since the start of the year) so now i that i have some good news about the mpg i will have to find a sensible insurance quote! Quote
sally Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 Dont think a sensible insurance quote exists!! Do you have age on your side??? Quote
H5 Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 Welcome to the club The only flaw in your logic is people will tend to fill up with a couple of gallons probably still left in the car, hence the miles not quite matching up. On a long run, you'll see reasonable fuel consumption. As for insurance, an RG postcode tends to be ok........ Quote
aquagazgt4 Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 Hi and welcome, i reset my trip when i bought my GT4 two weeks ago, ive done 1812 miles, mainly rural winding roads stuff and a trip to brighton and back 280 miles of motorway. i am averaging according to puter, 21.6mpg, i wouldnt say i am light footed. ultra yellow GT4 #96/176, nissan bluetooth, rest standard gt4. Quote
martinmac Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 Hi and welcome to the forum. High twenties on the motorway is achievable depending what comes down the third lane. As for insurance it depends on age and driving history. There are a few companies on the forum. Quote
nicon2k Posted May 11, 2009 Author Posted May 11, 2009 Dont think a sensible insurance quote exists!! Do you have age on your side??? I do not, i am 23.......... I also lost my NCB last year (not my fault i would like to point out. Apparently mopeds do not have to follow the highway code!!!) But then again I bough a Ford Puma when I was 19 and paid £2200 for my first years insurance!!!!! Are there any forum members that live around Reading? Quote
H5 Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 Dont think a sensible insurance quote exists!! Do you have age on your side??? I do not, i am 23.......... I also lost my NCB last year (not my fault i would like to point out. Apparently mopeds do not have to follow the highway code!!!) But then again I bough a Ford Puma when I was 19 and paid £2200 for my first years insurance!!!!! Are there any forum members that live around Reading? There's a few around Newbury / Basingstoke / Wokingham way...... Quote
N1SM0350z Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 £2200 for a puma Im paying £1700 for a BMW but its only for 10 months. Quote
jerry3167 Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 Hello Matey, my Z is tuned for pollution and poor economy Welcome!! Jerry Quote
rich5259 Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 to the club. Forget about the fuel economy 9or lack of) and just enjoy the ride Quote
nicon2k Posted May 11, 2009 Author Posted May 11, 2009 Looks like i might be joining sooner the expected. The above mentioned puma does not want to live any more. Just got home from work to find one of the wheels totally flat. Took it off and there was no evidence of a puncture, but noticed that the alloy itself is no longer round. Means i will have to get a new wheel and a new tyre. Strange thing is I have no idea how that happened to the wheel, it has never been kerbed and since the puma is an old lady now I have been very gentle with her Quote
sunset350z Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 to the forum, i'm getting an average of 27mpg and when i'm cruising at 70 its around the 32 to 35 mpg, even cruising at 80mph i'm showing over 30mpg. I plant that right foot quite often as well, i'm no sunday driver thats for sure. Quote
bronzee Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 Welcome to the forum, and happy Zed hunting. Zeddy probably uses less gas than 2 Hummers strapped together. Quote
nicon2k Posted May 12, 2009 Author Posted May 12, 2009 Thanks for all your welcomes. I had a look at insurance last night and on the recommendation of the site gave bell.co.uk a go. Got a quote for £1010, which is great. Was also having a look on piston heads (where you can bye a 1979 Batmobile!!! http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/830051.htm ) and came accross this: http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/1009943.htm Seems too good to be true. any of you guys know anything about it? The reg is FP06 ZPX. Thanks Quote
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