Gas Mileage

[Dano04]

I have ordered a 2004 COOPER S. I should recieve it in May. I was wondering what kind of mileage you recieve with the COOPER S. Also does anybody know of good websites about the MINI COOPERS that II can look aat and get ideas and specs for the car. I order a Dark Silver/Black roof. With all 3 packages and the Nav system along with the Harmn Kardon system and the rain sensing wipers. though I would let yall kow what I ordered. I am knew to this site. I see I will get allot of good information off of here.

Thanks in advanced for all the help,

[9000RPMan]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dano04

I have ordered a 2004 COOPER S. I should recieve it in May. I was wondering what kind of mileage you recieve with the COOPER S. Also does anybody know of good websites about the MINI COOPERS that II can look aat and get ideas and specs for the car. I order a Dark Silver/Black roof. With all 3 packages and the Nav system along with the Harmn Kardon system and the rain sensing wipers. though I would let yall kow what I ordered. I am knew to this site. I see I will get allot of good information off of here.

Thanks in advanced for all the help,

Hello, Dano,
First of all, this site is the best for all Mini information. If it exists, someone on here will be talking about it. By the way, nice choice of a car, as I have the exact model and option mix you ordered! As for mileage, I have been getting around 25mpg. Yesterday, I changed the oil for the 1st time (at 2,800 miles as I did not want to wait till 10,000 miles for the initial oil change). I have heard that after the initial oil change, fuel mileage improves. Good luck with the car!

[Bilbo Baggins]

Dano04,

MINI2.com is the best site for the new MINI. You can find many threads about spec'n a new MCS in here.

The MINI Cooper S has 163 hp in stock form. It is NOT a compact economy car. It IS a small, un-aerodynamic, sports car with 163 willing horses under the bonnet. If you want to play with the horses you have to feed them. If you purchased this with the idea that you are going to get 50 mpg (5/100Km) you bought the wrong car!

You will probably get between 24 & 30 mpg (8 - 10/100Km) depending how long you keep the throttle open.

[Dano04]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bilbo Baggins

Dano04,

MINI2.com is the best site for the new MINI. You can find many threads about spec'n a new MCS in here.

The MINI Cooper S has 163 hp in stock form. It is NOT a compact economy car. It IS a small, un-aerodynamic, sports car with 163 willing horses under the bonnet. If you want to play with the horses you have to feed them. If you purchased this with the idea that you are going to get 50 mpg (5/100Km) you bought the wrong car!

You will probably get between 24 & 30 mpg (8 - 10/100Km) depending how long you keep the throttle open.

I didn't buy the car for the gas mileage. I really like the looks and performance of the COOPER S I just wanted to see what type of gas mileage I would be looking at.

[MINIGT50]

When my car was new, I averaged 17 MPG on the first tank of gas. I never flogged it, as I was breaking it in, but it was probably due to the fact that it was brand spanking new, tight, etc. And possibly miscalculation if indeed it wasn't 100% full from the dealer, just indicated full. Then it jumped to 22 MPG, and I've been at between 22 & 25 MPG for my first 2000 miles.

While I haven't been flogging my car, I have been driving it enthusiastically, and most of my driving was done in street / city driving so far, no long trips on the highway yet where I'm sure the average would go up significantly. But in all fairness, and taking into consideration that full throttle is used periodically, it's been about what I expected. The EPA rating on my window sticker for city says 25, so based on the fact that I haven't exactly driven it with fuel conservation in mind it, and most of my driving has been city, it hasn't been a let down. I don't mind my car drinking a bit more -- it's worth it to hear that supercharger!

[MINIGT50]

PS -- I do all my own calcualtions as I do not have an on-board computer in mine....

[markjenn]

People who keep careful long-term records (including myself) generally get around 20 mpg worst case (city, short trips, enthusiastic throttle, winter, etc.), and 30 mpg best case (steady 70 mph freeway driving). Normal mix of town, suburban, highway, you'll probably get 24-26.

All US units BTW.

- Mark

[MINIGT50]

Quote: Originally Posted by markjenn

People who keep careful long-term records (including myself) generally get around 20 mpg worst case (city, short trips, enthusiastic throttle, winter, etc.), and 30 mpg best case (steady 70 mph freeway driving). Normal mix of town, suburban, highway, you'll probably get 24-26.

All US units BTW.

- Mark

And to back Mark up on that, it is very in sync with my (albeit short) experience.

[GeoffMM]

sounds good avice. i average about 30 miles to the gallon but that is in u.k. miles