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Porschen · 29 December 2023, 01:01 PM

Does anyone else have a thirsty car? My daily driver is a GX460, which works great for my growing family, but boy is she thirsty! I see decent mileage during my daily commute which is mostly freeway (~20mpg), but it plummets in the city.

Despite this, in the age of electrification, I’m holding on to my silky smooth v8 for dear life.

Who else loves their thirsty car(s)?

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Dirt · 29 December 2023, 01:37 PM

My daily driver with an LS3 gets 8.3 l/100km on a good day on the highway. I don't bother looking at it in the city.
I have another one that's pretty special, with an LS2 that gets 9.3 at its best on the highway.
And one with a Ferrari 4.7 l that burns a little more I think, but I don't pay any attention to it as it only gets taken out about 4 - 6 times a year.

Any way you look at it.
I'm committed

1st amg · 29 December 2023, 02:52 PM

My wife drives a 6.2L in a Dodge Durango which is an absolute gas pig and she loves it. We also have a 6.5L V12 that is pretty brutal but I forgive it for the heavenly sounds it makes.

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7sins · 29 December 2023, 02:54 PM

My daily is a g550, getting around 12mpg if not a bit less in the city and my diablo is getting half of that :) The latter more so attributed to my driving habits and a thirsty v12.

East Bay Rider · 29 December 2023, 02:58 PM

My 159hp 2.7L Tacoma with the big, heavy tires winter tires.
All the gas guzzling, none of the fun.

DLRIDES · 29 December 2023, 03:20 PM

I sold this a year ago, but believe me, everything posted thus far is a gas sipping economy car in comparison !

Gosh I miss it !

SearChart · 29 December 2023, 03:36 PM

Just bought a 4 liter V8 lexus, thirsty enough

SearChart · 29 December 2023, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

I sold this a year ago, but believe me, everything posted thus far is a gas sipping economy car in comparison !

Gosh I miss it !

Such a fantastic design, but incredibly rare over here in Europe.

Andad · 29 December 2023, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Just bought a 4 liter V8 lexus, thirsty enough

Nice choice Bas.

Carguy87 · 29 December 2023, 07:05 PM

My 2018 Trackhawk Grand Cherokee in its natural habitat. 11.5 MPG on premium (but 0-60 in 3.5s)

Was having suspension issues and needed to free up some budget for my son that was just born, so I sold it and got this instead. Still 12.8mpg but on regular 87 octane at least lol.

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SearChart · 29 December 2023, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Andad

Nice choice Bas.

minute_man · 29 December 2023, 07:43 PM

My daily driver is an early L322. That's a BMW derived V8 petrol. Work commute is abt 410 km weekly and weekend trips up to another 400 km. At 15,3 Lt/100 km or 15,4 mpg (US) it really is stupidity. But the comfort and ride quality are second to none. When it fully works, that is.

Porschen · 29 December 2023, 11:52 PM

These are great, keep them coming!

Easy E · 30 December 2023, 01:33 AM

I just picked up a Jeep 392. Having a bit of fun with the V8. This is the current penalty for such behavior (for sure I could make this much worse).

EEpro · 30 December 2023, 01:37 AM

I love my dinosaur. Gets even worse mileage now with the Mickeys.

Letsgodiving · 30 December 2023, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by EEpro

I love my dinosaur. Gets even worse mileage now with the Mickeys.

How is the ride/road noise with those Mickeys? I'm looking into AT's right now for my new 4Runner and they have good reviews especially off-road.

EEpro · 30 December 2023, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

How is the ride/road noise with those Mickeys? I'm looking into AT's right now for my new 4Runner and they have good reviews especially off-road.

They are a bit louder in the 45-60 mph zone and fine above and below that.

I find the turning / handling is a little better (less perceived body roll) as these are 3-ply walls and much stiffer than the all seasons from Michelin. They come in two load ratings. Be sure to grab the higher one for a few dollars more.

Letsgodiving · 30 December 2023, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by EEpro

They are a bit louder in the 45-60 mph zone and fine above and below that.

I find the turning / handling is a little better (less perceived body roll) as these are 3-ply walls and much stiffer than the all seasons from Michelin. They come in two load ratings. Be sure to grab the higher one for a few dollars more.

Thanks for the info. They are an impressive tire and near the top of my list as a good all-rounder for hitting some of the trails out west on my next trip.

Moving Chicane · 30 December 2023, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by EEpro

I love my dinosaur. Gets even worse mileage now with the Mickeys.

Not sure if anything on top, but I'll guess 16.5 with just the stock roof rack. :)

My '23 Bronco has settled in at about 17.5 which I find impressive given the 35's on it. The giallo F-car has got to be 7-8mpg. LOL!

SDGT3 · 30 December 2023, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Porschen

Does anyone else have a thirsty car? My daily driver is a GX460, which works great for my growing family, but boy is she thirsty! I see decent mileage during my daily commute which is mostly freeway (~20mpg), but it plummets in the city.

Despite this, in the age of electrification, I’m holding on to my silky smooth v8 for dear life.

Who else loves their thirsty car(s)?

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My wife's daily is a Lexus GX460 as well so we know the pain, but it's such a well built 4X4 and with the V8, we'll probably never give it up.

SearChart · 30 December 2023, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Just bought a 4 liter V8 lexus, thirsty enough

Well here they are, my old Volvo 240 is literally a brick and only likes premium fuel, and a lot of it. The Lexus consumes a bit more, but not a whole lot

Jackie Daytona · 30 December 2023, 06:50 AM

This is my thirsty daily. I had to get the GTS with the twin turbo Ferrari V8. It gets about 20-21mpg at best.

Our other car is a Tahoe which is almost no better, but at least it doesn’t take premium.

I love our gas guzzlers, but funny enough I really want to add a Fiat 500. Just something cheap and cheerful that’s good on gas to daily drive.

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

My wife drives a 6.2L in a Dodge Durango which is an absolute gas pig and she loves it. We also have a 6.5L V12 that is pretty brutal but I forgive it for the heavenly sounds it makes.

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I love that 812! My favorite modern Ferrari.

EEpro · 30 December 2023, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Moving Chicane

Not sure if anything on top, but I'll guess 16.5 with just the stock roof rack. :)

My '23 Bronco has settled in at about 17.5 which I find impressive given the 35's on it. The giallo F-car has got to be 7-8mpg. LOL!

Maybe on the highway. 13.1 city.

My "half marathon" sticker:

APhound · 30 December 2023, 07:52 AM

So thirsty! But I love it

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ltmgeller · 30 December 2023, 08:06 AM

My Lincoln Navigator is real thirsty

Porschen · 30 December 2023, 08:16 AM

A past thirsty car - my 2008 GT500. It was fun, but very poor fit/finish, and not ideal for hauling the family, so I let it go. Plus I made some $$ by selling during the crazy COVID prices.

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Krash · 30 December 2023, 08:48 AM

My M3 was thirsty. Especially because I always drove it in the mode with the throttle settings wide open. I was still living in PA when I had this car.

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Masteryacht · 30 December 2023, 09:06 AM

My Silverado Trail Boss LT 5.3 liter 4x4 averages a surprising 18.3 on 87 octane.

BraveBold · 30 December 2023, 10:22 AM

Have a 96 Viper GTS blue/white. Incredible but drinks like a sailor…

Will say my least thirsty sports car (Alfa 4C) is equally engaging and ridiculous in its own way.

EEpro · 30 December 2023, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BraveBold

Have a 96 Viper GTS blue/white. Incredible but drinks like a sailor…

Will say my least thirsty sports car (Alfa 4C) is equally engaging and ridiculous in its own way.

What's it get like 10.0 highway, 0 city?

29 December 2023, 01:01 PM	#1
Porschen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: USA Posts: 231	Thirsty Car Club Does anyone else have a thirsty car? My daily driver is a GX460, which works great for my growing family, but boy is she thirsty! I see decent mileage during my daily commute which is mostly freeway (~20mpg), but it plummets in the city. Despite this, in the age of electrification, I’m holding on to my silky smooth v8 for dear life. Who else loves their thirsty car(s)? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

29 December 2023, 02:54 PM	#4
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29 December 2023, 07:43 PM	#12
minute_man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Basil Location: Athens, GR Watch: BoctokKomandirskie Posts: 2,874	My daily driver is an early L322. That's a BMW derived V8 petrol. Work commute is abt 410 km weekly and weekend trips up to another 400 km. At 15,3 Lt/100 km or 15,4 mpg (US) it really is stupidity. But the comfort and ride quality are second to none. When it fully works, that is. __________________ 2FA Enabled

29 December 2023, 01:37 PM	#2
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 7,905	My daily driver with an LS3 gets 8.3 l/100km on a good day on the highway. I don't bother looking at it in the city. I have another one that's pretty special, with an LS2 that gets 9.3 at its best on the highway. And one with a Ferrari 4.7 l that burns a little more I think, but I don't pay any attention to it as it only gets taken out about 4 - 6 times a year. Any way you look at it. I'm committed

29 December 2023, 02:52 PM	#3
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,572	My wife drives a 6.2L in a Dodge Durango which is an absolute gas pig and she loves it. We also have a 6.5L V12 that is pretty brutal but I forgive it for the heavenly sounds it makes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 December 2023, 11:52 PM	#13
Porschen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: USA Posts: 231	These are great, keep them coming!

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30 December 2023, 08:16 AM	#26
Porschen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: USA Posts: 231	A past thirsty car - my 2008 GT500. It was fun, but very poor fit/finish, and not ideal for hauling the family, so I let it go. Plus I made some $$ by selling during the crazy COVID prices. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 December 2023, 08:48 AM	#27
Krash 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 7,254	My M3 was thirsty. Especially because I always drove it in the mode with the throttle settings wide open. I was still living in PA when I had this car. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 975	My Silverado Trail Boss LT 5.3 liter 4x4 averages a surprising 18.3 on 87 octane.

30 December 2023, 10:22 AM	#29
BraveBold "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: USA Posts: 809	Have a 96 Viper GTS blue/white. Incredible but drinks like a sailor… Will say my least thirsty sports car (Alfa 4C) is equally engaging and ridiculous in its own way.

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