QToo Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 A new poster to this site and really like it alot. Nice layout and there seems to be quite a bit of chatter on the new Legacy. Saw a topic on NASIOC concerning a USA Today review of the new Leg. Very positive overall but the one thing that jumped out at me was the actual fuel mileage figures of 17 for the OBXT and 15 for the GT. I am coming from an Integra GSR where a really bad gas day, including auto-x's, was 26 mpg. I know that you have to pay to play and the tester was probably pretty heavy on the throttle, but these are SUV numbers. What are new owners seeing in their real world driving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 People are JUST getting these cars off the lots. EPA ratings are 19/25 for the GT models. I've heard of a few in the 26-27mpg range during break-in so far. I expect to be in the teens with some good backroad and racing driving. That's what happens when you have boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ha-evolution Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 I would worry too much about it. I was averaging 19 to 20 mpg in my STi and that was mostly city driving with lots of hard launches. Four wheel burnouts are cool! [img]http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/images/smilies/lol.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 I don't imagine the Legacy will have the grunt for 4 wheel burnouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBY Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Welcome QTtoo. Actual milage will probably be just under the govt. ratings when driven "normally" just like the WRX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ha-evolution Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Couldn't say whether the Legacy will be able to do 4 wheel burnouts but when Chilson's gets the atlantic blue GT wagon that's on order I'll it take it out for a shakedown and let you know. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Yeah I know Troy. I'll see you on sunday and you can say the same to my face then. :mrgreen: You and Jeff. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ha-evolution Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Oh is that your car? :oops: In that case, I promise to keep the rubber above the wear bars. :twisted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 :P Just keep it shiny side up. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ha-evolution Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Hey, I haven't rolled a car yet. YET. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Only trees. Now before we get any further off-topic, lets get back on-topic. ;) Fuel mileage with the GT's IIRC. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QToo Posted June 4, 2004 Author Share Posted June 4, 2004 Just received my new Car and Driver with the OBXT review. Their observed mileage with the turbo was 19 and they tend to be pretty tough testers. (If memory serves me correct, the STi recorded 13 mpg in the head to head vs. the Evo.) That appears to be a bit more promising. Haven't had a chance to read the actual article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Off boost results should be intresting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 [quote name='Drift Monkey']Off boost results should be intresting...[/quote] Do you think they will be like the 2.5i's fuel economy? -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4_Maniac Posted June 5, 2004 Share Posted June 5, 2004 I am looking forward to the increased gas milage... my RX8 gets 13 miles to the galon. I get a 180 miles out of a full tank of gas.. Even after a new ECU flash.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted June 5, 2004 Share Posted June 5, 2004 I'd imagine they won't be too far off the 2.5i's ability when you run mostly off-boost. Some STi owners have actually gotten just north of 30mpg. :o Pretty amazing, but the gearing works well for it. My GT is rated at 26/27 highway, and once I was able to achieve 29.75mpg (would have been about 32 if I hadn't hit the back roads hard for about 15 miles.) So it is possible, and the new models are definitely more efficient than the models just 7 years ago (like mine.) I wouldn't be extremely suprised if I was capable of getting 30mpg on that same route I got nearly that in my current car. I can guarantee unless you drag race at the lights all day long, every quarter mile, you won't be getting 13mpg. People I know with STi's can get 19-20mpg with doing some spirited driving mixed with town and highway driving, and do that on a regular basis. That's not much better than my average in a car that has a little over half the power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ha-evolution Posted June 5, 2004 Share Posted June 5, 2004 [quote name='B4_Maniac']I am looking forward to the increased gas milage... my RX8 gets 13 miles to the galon. I get a 180 miles out of a full tank of gas.. Even after a new ECU flash..[/quote] Holy crap that suxorz. Where is all the gas going - out the tailpipe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted June 5, 2004 Share Posted June 5, 2004 I would say it'd be at least close to the 2.5i off boost, thought the problem is actually STAYING off boost...:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4_Maniac Posted June 5, 2004 Share Posted June 5, 2004 [quote name='ha-evolution'][quote name='B4_Maniac']I am looking forward to the increased gas milage... my RX8 gets 13 miles to the galon. I get a 180 miles out of a full tank of gas.. Even after a new ECU flash..[/quote] Holy crap that suxorz. Where is all the gas going - out the tailpipe?[/quote] Exactly..it is running rich from the factory. Hop over to [url]www.rx8club.com[/url] and you can hear us complain more about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted June 5, 2004 Share Posted June 5, 2004 So maybe if you had it tuned so it would run leaner/more efficiently, you'd get better milage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4_Maniac Posted June 5, 2004 Share Posted June 5, 2004 [quote name='Drift Monkey']So maybe if you had it tuned so it would run leaner/more efficiently, you'd get better milage?[/quote] Well, I had it reflashed, but I am not going to worry about it now. I am getting rid of it. It is a awsome car, but hurting my wallet. I will get another one one day, mabey 2006. Boxers and Rotaries will be the only two engine types I will buy. But back on topic.. Will the 2.5GT run off of 87 octane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted June 5, 2004 Share Posted June 5, 2004 I'm sure it will run, but as with the WRX, you're supposed to use 91 octane or higher- they say you can use 89 or 87 in a pinch but to take it easy on the car until you refill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 [quote name='jedimaster']I'm sure it will run, but as with the WRX, you're supposed to use 91 octane or higher- they say you can use 89 or 87 in a pinch but to take it easy on the car until you refill.[/quote] Yeah boost + low octane gas = potential knocking. If you're breaking in the engine and keeping the RPMs fairly low, I don't think it will matter much to use a slightly lower octane fuel. But, 91 is still fairly cheap. -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted June 6, 2004 Share Posted June 6, 2004 Cobb is supposed to have some maps that will work with that in their Accessport. Personally I don't see the reason to run less than 91, you're not saving too much and if you know what you're getting into, it shouldn't be a problem. Should already be taken into account. Every time I look at the gas station sign, 2.13 for regular, 2.29 or so for premium, I've learned there are worse things although it would be nice to be under $2/gal. Don't look at race gas (100-110 octane) then for those of you hitting the strip and AutoX. Just like maintainence, should be accounted for ahead of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted June 7, 2004 Share Posted June 7, 2004 Around my house it's about $1.82 for regular $2.02 for premium. :shrugs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.