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kshapiro · May 19th, 2003, 07:34 AM

And we're not talking about using that funky computer (don't have one onboard). I used a pen and paper for this one. Prior to this I've never beaten 30 MPG. I almost always get somewhere 23.5 and 25 MPG. Anyway, today I went to Imports at Carlisle (PA). Only saw one other MINI there, a silk green/black Cooper. I got there, 90 miles away, in 70 minutes...a VERY quick trip up. I decided to do the speed limit on the way back and treat the throttle like there was an egg on the pedal. I never went above about 2,800 RPM, and got an honest 35 MPG. Never thought that was possible.

mrhollio · May 19th, 2003, 12:30 PM

Was it mostly down hill... with no traffic.... and a tail wind?

just kidding, but man thats impressive! I argee with obehave, restraint like that should be rewarded. My right foot shows restrain but only when the engine is turned off.

nonsequitur · May 19th, 2003, 01:10 PM

Put your Claim in the 1st Annual Gas Mileage Contest. Cool.

Mrb6469 · May 20th, 2003, 12:34 PM

I seems to average about 27...my best is around 38 on the freeway driving very consistantly with cruz control... I have the K & N Typhoon intake system which seems to help...

JiminVirginia · May 20th, 2003, 06:47 PM

After averaging 23-24 mpg for my first 10 tank fulls (November 2002 delivery), for mostly urban rush hour driving and some freeway, I've been averaging 26 mpg on my last 10 tank fulls. Mileage does seem to improve as the engine loosens up--which apparently continues beyond the 1200 mile mark.

I haven't taken any true cross country trips. 35 mpg is really impressive, though.

Tonyt3 · May 20th, 2003, 06:53 PM

The only way I would get 35mpg out of my 'S' is if it did half the journey on the back of a breakdown truck....

Usually get about 28mpg on my daily commute, but thats down to the weight of rush hour traffic in the UK...

BigM · May 20th, 2003, 09:13 PM

I have had my Red/Red MCS since sept., almost 10k miles. I have averaged between 27-32 per gallon with very few exceptions. I did a road trip to gulf shores and got 34.5 down and 33.5 back, on the low side I have done as little as low 20's if I "let the dog eat". I autox some and the milage goes way down those weeks. But hey, if your buying the MCS for fuel milage you should have purchased the mini instead not the supercharged version. Just my thought.

planeguy · May 20th, 2003, 09:19 PM

I live in Kansas and I maintained a consistent 38.1 to 37.6 on a 30 mile trip last week, but that was using the computer and not pen and paper, and never going above 2500 rpm I got the range up over 450 miles

but I can never keep my foot out of it for more than a quarter of a tank ....the supercharger is too much fun

CG. · May 20th, 2003, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BigM
I did a road trip to gulf shores and got 34.5 down and 33.5 back, on the low side I have done as little as low 20's if I "let the dog eat". I autox some and the milage goes way down those weeks

Interesting, I was in Gulf Shores yesterday and saw 3 MCS's in 15 minutes. Too bad you didn't autoX with us while you were down. We've got miles of runways and plenty of run off room.

rocketsredglare · May 21st, 2003, 12:21 AM

My salesman told me the same thing that JiminVirginia said, that the mpg will improve as the enigine breaks in. I only have 600 miles on it so far. Has everyone gotten better milage after the 1200 mile break in ?

HonoluluDoug · May 21st, 2003, 12:55 AM

rocketsredglare, with 4000 miles, yes mileage is still improving. Everything (including suspension) is still smoothing out also. Engine needed almost a quart of oil at 1400 miles, but none since then...

DaveTinNY · Mar 4th, 2006, 10:17 PM

i've gone 390 miles on a tankful... doing the math, 13 gallon tank into 390 =~30mpg... i dare not run it dry or i may get more mpg.
i have an mcS

HonoluluDoug · Mar 5th, 2006, 12:20 AM

Ken, you're not driving it the way you're supposed to. A little work and you'll be able to get it under 20mpg... (smiley face guy goes here)

Doug

TallAndy · Mar 5th, 2006, 07:49 AM

The S for motorway cruising can actually be pretty economical for a sporty car. My journey to work isn't to far away about 12 miles (90% motorway). If i stick it in cruise control at about 60-65mph I save sooo much fuel. I've actually got 400 miles out of a tank of Optimax once, but it was painful

uncle albert · Mar 5th, 2006, 08:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by TallAndy

I've actually got 400 miles out of a tank of Optimax once, but it was painful

I celebrated when I got 300 miles out of a tank!

Current average fuel economy for this tankful is about 23mpg...

James

Deanliv · Mar 5th, 2006, 02:02 PM

I constantly get 35-38MPG sometimes 40, Cruise on, 60-70MPH all moterway. 380-400 miles to a tank.

Above 70 MPG drops dramatically due to the wind restistance increasing with the square of the speed.

May 19th, 2003, 07:34 AM	#1
kshapiro MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Local Time: 02:33 PM Posts: 938 Offline	Actually Got 35 MPG Today With A MCS ! And we're not talking about using that funky computer (don't have one onboard). I used a pen and paper for this one. Prior to this I've never beaten 30 MPG. I almost always get somewhere 23.5 and 25 MPG. Anyway, today I went to Imports at Carlisle (PA). Only saw one other MINI there, a silk green/black Cooper. I got there, 90 miles away, in 70 minutes...a VERY quick trip up. I decided to do the speed limit on the way back and treat the throttle like there was an egg on the pedal. I never went above about 2,800 RPM, and got an honest 35 MPG. Never thought that was possible. Ken Shapiro Electric Blue w/ Sport Package...first "S" delivered in Maryland (5/10/02) I've been everywhere but the electric chair...I've seen everything but the wind.

May 19th, 2003, 12:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
mrhollio road trip time Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: PV - SoCal Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 441 Offline	Was it mostly down hill... with no traffic.... and a tail wind? just kidding, but man thats impressive! I argee with obehave, restraint like that should be rewarded. My right foot shows restrain but only when the engine is turned off. Trust not the heart of a man for whom old clothes, and the Mini, are not venerable!

May 19th, 2003, 01:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
nonsequitur Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle area, WA Local Time: 07:33 AM Posts: 1,466 Offline	Put your Claim in the 1st Annual Gas Mileage Contest. Cool. '02 MINI Cooper CVT (prod. date: 6/12/2002; Indi Blue/Black roof, R-81 7-hole 15x5.5" or NZO 16x6.5") '67 Austin Cooper S 1275 Mk1 (build date: 6/26/1967; Tartan Red/Black Roof, Minilite 10x4.5" or 10x6.0")

May 20th, 2003, 12:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mrb6469 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 83 Offline	I seems to average about 27...my best is around 38 on the freeway driving very consistantly with cruz control... I have the K & N Typhoon intake system which seems to help... 02 MCS Dk Silver & Black, Tinted, Bra, BMP Strut Brace, K&N Typhoon Intake, Magnaflow

May 20th, 2003, 06:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
JiminVirginia MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Reston, Virginia Local Time: 09:33 AM Posts: 73 Offline	After averaging 23-24 mpg for my first 10 tank fulls (November 2002 delivery), for mostly urban rush hour driving and some freeway, I've been averaging 26 mpg on my last 10 tank fulls. Mileage does seem to improve as the engine loosens up--which apparently continues beyond the 1200 mile mark. I haven't taken any true cross country trips. 35 mpg is really impressive, though. 2003 MINI Cooper S (daily driver) 2004 Corvette ZO6 (replacement for my beloved Supra)

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May 20th, 2003, 06:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 03:33 PM Posts: 6,258 Offline	The only way I would get 35mpg out of my 'S' is if it did half the journey on the back of a breakdown truck.... Usually get about 28mpg on my daily commute, but thats down to the weight of rush hour traffic in the UK...

May 20th, 2003, 09:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
BigM MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: murfreesboro Tn Local Time: 08:33 AM Posts: 132 Offline	I have had my Red/Red MCS since sept., almost 10k miles. I have averaged between 27-32 per gallon with very few exceptions. I did a road trip to gulf shores and got 34.5 down and 33.5 back, on the low side I have done as little as low 20's if I "let the dog eat". I autox some and the milage goes way down those weeks. But hey, if your buying the MCS for fuel milage you should have purchased the mini instead not the supercharged version. Just my thought.

May 20th, 2003, 09:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
planeguy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: wichita, ks Local Time: 09:33 AM Posts: 106 Offline	I live in Kansas and I maintained a consistent 38.1 to 37.6 on a 30 mile trip last week, but that was using the computer and not pen and paper, and never going above 2500 rpm I got the range up over 450 miles but I can never keep my foot out of it for more than a quarter of a tank ....the supercharger is too much fun

May 20th, 2003, 10:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
CG. MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 08:33 AM Posts: 17 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by BigM I did a road trip to gulf shores and got 34.5 down and 33.5 back, on the low side I have done as little as low 20's if I "let the dog eat". I autox some and the milage goes way down those weeks Interesting, I was in Gulf Shores yesterday and saw 3 MCS's in 15 minutes. Too bad you didn't autoX with us while you were down. We've got miles of runways and plenty of run off room. CG

May 21st, 2003, 12:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
rocketsredglare MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Local Time: 08:33 AM Posts: 28 Offline	better mpg after break in My salesman told me the same thing that JiminVirginia said, that the mpg will improve as the enigine breaks in. I only have 600 miles on it so far. Has everyone gotten better milage after the 1200 mile break in ?

May 21st, 2003, 12:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
HonoluluDoug MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Local Time: 04:33 AM Posts: 223 Offline	rocketsredglare, with 4000 miles, yes mileage is still improving. Everything (including suspension) is still smoothing out also. Engine needed almost a quart of oil at 1400 miles, but none since then... '03 MCS, black / black, 16" Wheels

Mar 4th, 2006, 10:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
DaveTinNY MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nanuet, NY USA Local Time: 10:33 AM Posts: 24 Offline	i've gone 390 miles on a tankful... doing the math, 13 gallon tank into 390 =~30mpg... i dare not run it dry or i may get more mpg. i have an mcS You elected him, you deserve him.

Mar 5th, 2006, 12:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
HonoluluDoug MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Local Time: 04:33 AM Posts: 223 Offline	Ken, you're not driving it the way you're supposed to. A little work and you'll be able to get it under 20mpg... (smiley face guy goes here) Doug '03 MCS, black / black, 16" Wheels

Mar 5th, 2006, 07:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
TallAndy Taller Than You! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bolton Local Time: 03:33 PM Posts: 1,177 Offline	The S for motorway cruising can actually be pretty economical for a sporty car. My journey to work isn't to far away about 12 miles (90% motorway). If i stick it in cruise control at about 60-65mph I save sooo much fuel. I've actually got 400 miles out of a tank of Optimax once, but it was painful

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Mar 5th, 2006, 08:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefrd/Bath/Cwmbran Local Time: 03:33 PM Posts: 818 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by TallAndy I've actually got 400 miles out of a tank of Optimax once, but it was painful I celebrated when I got 300 miles out of a tank! Current average fuel economy for this tankful is about 23mpg... James

Mar 5th, 2006, 02:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
Deanliv MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: urmston Local Time: 03:33 PM Posts: 94 Offline	I constantly get 35-38MPG sometimes 40, Cruise on, 60-70MPH all moterway. 380-400 miles to a tank. Above 70 MPG drops dramatically due to the wind restistance increasing with the square of the speed.

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