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#116 of 138 Re: gas Guzzler again [camshot2] by jwelsh Jun 05, 2008 (5:26 pm)
I've noticed that about the throttle applcation. Before, I got about 18-19 in the city.Now, I get in the 20-21 city miles.
#117 of 138 Re: gas guzzler [camshot2] by sfabear Jun 22, 2008 (4:34 pm)
Replying to: camshot2 (Jun 04, 2008 12:40 pm) I'm surprised at all the folks who have been getting below the EPA suggested mileage for the PT Cruiser. I purchased a new, Base Cruiser, about a month ago. Standard transmission, no A/C. I live in Northern Idaho and have put about 1300 miles on the car already. It is about 10 miles into the nearest town over rural roads with 6 to 7 stop signs/lights on the way. With about 10% of my driving on freeways, my overall average has been in excess of 30 MPG (checked using both the onboard computer and dividing gallons used into miles driven) for combined city and highway driving. I drive the speed limit and use the cruise control as much as possible. I am easy on the throttle during acceleration and try to anticipate stop signs by stopping without excess braking. The worst mileage I have gotten for a single trip was 25.5 MPG driving at 75 MPH on the Freeway into the wind. No wind freeway driving at 60 to 65 yields about 31 MPG. Don't know if I am just lucky, or if it is the way that I drive. All I know is that I am getting roughly the same overall mileage with this car as I did with the '99 Mazda 626 that I traded and having a lot more fun.   Hope this helps and good luck with yours. Replies to this message: jwelsh (Jun 22, 2008 6:07 pm)
#118 of 138 Re: gas guzzler [sfabear] by jwelsh Jun 22, 2008 (6:07 pm)
Replying to: sfabear (Jun 22, 2008 4:34 pm) I think it's a combination on the Cruiser and the way you drive!
#119 of 138 2003 Turbo Gas Mileage by camshot2 Jun 23, 2008 (9:29 am)
Well...time for an update about the 2003 Turbo GT Cruiser I traded for. I got an average of 23.8 MPG highway and city at speeds of 70-74MPH for 600 of 800+miles total. The best was almost 26 mpg, and the worst was right at 20.5, using the gallons into the miles recorded. This car does not have the mileage computer readout. I always topped the car to even money on fillups, but did not try to top it off full each time, as that isn't possible really. Baffles in the fuel cell and oxygen trapped there will cause some minor differnces in volumn, but not enough to make a single mpg, in my humble opinion. This was also in very hot weather with the A.C. on constantly, so... I feel that is about right for the Turbo and my style of driving which I would consider to be mildly aggressive. I like the Auto-stick tranny and the surge when the Turbo kicks in about 3000 RPM. The little beast gets up to 70 mph VERY quickly! I used to drag race a 1970 Dodge Challenger, all metal body, with a tuned/polished carb on a 440 C.I. Hemi. Slow out of the hole but strong at the end of the track, and this little beast appears to be turning similar 1/4 mile times based on feel. Maybe I will run it thru the local strip for a timed pass one of these Saturday evenings. I think the mileage is acceptable for me to keep this, and I LOVE to drive the little monster!   2003 Inferno Red GT Turbo Cruiser, stock. Willie D. Welch aka camshot2
#120 of 138 13.2 mpg by ladyblue14 Jun 30, 2008 (2:25 pm)
I own a 2006 cruiser with 8200 miles. I only get 13.2 in city and highway. Dealer says live with it. They do not get good gas milage. I told my daughter not to buy one since chrysler does not stand behind there product.This is my first and last Chrysler product. Replies to this message: tedebear (Jun 30, 2008 2:40 pm) ladyblue14 (Jun 30, 2008 5:21 pm) onelazydog (Apr 05, 2009 6:39 pm) and 1 more... jwelsh (Jun 30, 2008 3:08 pm)
#121 of 138 Re: 13.2 mpg [ladyblue14] by tedebear Jun 30, 2008 (2:40 pm)
Replying to: ladyblue14 (Jun 30, 2008 2:25 pm) I own a 2006 cruiser with 8200 miles. I only get 13.2 in city and highway.   Something definitely wrong there. My wife gets 19-20 mpg in her turbo Cruiser in the city and she drives herky-jerky as it is.   Have you ever taken it on a long drive strictly on the highway? Even if it's a turbo you should see at least 26 mpg under those conditions.   You might try some simple things like disconnecting the negative battery cable for an hour or longer to reset the computer. Maybe it will "relearn" with better fuel economy.   If you've read through this thread you've seen that your mpg results are not typical. Replies to this message: ladyblue14 (Jun 30, 2008 5:21 pm) onelazydog (Apr 05, 2009 6:39 pm) schas1 (Apr 06, 2009 6:09 am)
#122 of 138 Re: 13.2 mpg [ladyblue14] by jwelsh Jun 30, 2008 (3:08 pm)
Replying to: ladyblue14 (Jun 30, 2008 2:25 pm) My 2006 Touring with auto and a\c shows 29-30+ on the highway. In the city, about 20-21mpg. I don't hot rod it and I try to drive more conservatively. (No speeding to get on the highway,etc.
#123 of 138 Re: 13.2 mpg [tedebear] by ladyblue14 Jun 30, 2008 (5:21 pm)
Replying to: tedebear (Jun 30, 2008 2:40 pm) The car has had some minor problems since day one. It had 108 miles on it when I bought it for $26.000. It is a turbo with automatic,all power,sunroof. It is a pretty car but a headache. Plastic control box below drivers seat has broken twice and wires were dangling. Battery was replaced at 6000 miles.The mileage has always been bad. The dealer said they can not do anything until the check engine light comes on. I called main Chrysler customer control. I was told the car had not been broken in and would probably not get better until it had over 12,000 miles on it. I have friends that own PT Cruisers and they get decent miles per gallon. One friend went on a trip from California to his family home in New Mexico. He averaged 30 miles per gallon on the trip. I suspect I may have a lemon,but Chrysler would not admit it.   Replies to this message: onelazydog (Apr 05, 2009 6:39 pm) schas1 (Apr 06, 2009 6:09 am)
#124 of 138 27 mpg by krf Jul 08, 2008 (11:45 am)
i own a 2006 touring model and the best i have gotten in gas mileage is 28 hwy 23 city just came back from fla. and thats when i hit 28 mpg. the cruiser runs great i have 59000 miles on it keep synthetic oil in it and bring it in for tune ups

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