How do you drive?

[With_teeth]

I was curious how most people treat their cars on here. I have a 1.4 lt ( not modified) manual and drive one of two ways. I'm either driving it fairly hard shifts around 4k taking turns fairly quick tcs and stability on. Or i'm driving for fuel economy/ laziness and shifting early and getting into 5th or 6th as quickly as possible.

 

[d.p]

I drive like an *******... I shift between 5.5-6k 90% of the time TC/STB/ABS all off(aka i pulled the ABS fuse)

I hated how the computer would dumb the car down on a bumpy road thinking I didn't have traction.

I try turn like its a go-kart and I try to accelerate like a funnycar(i wish lol)

Then I realize I'm getting 27mpg and try to get it back to 35mpg.

 

[inm]

With my hands, feet, and my eyes.

 

[d.p]

eye's are over rated...

 

[rdss]

I'm tuned and drive it normal 90% of the time, shifting at 2,500-3,000. I play every once in a while but just for quick bursts.

 

[mitdr774]

I drive like an old fart.

 

[Eric Smit]

I usually shift below 2k. The only time I rip it is on ramps to the freeway.


-Eric Smit

 

[inm]

Oh yeah, let me actually answer your question as well.

I usually try to keep as constant a speed as possible.
Highways I hit cruise at 73, in 6th gear. (Auto trans in M)
City I try to keep it constant with traffic. Take off relatively slow depending on how big of a rush I'm in.

Somehow managing a 31mpg in a 1.8L Auto.

 

[Eric Smit]

Oh yeah, let me actually answer your question as well.

I usually try to keep as constant a speed as possible.
Highways I hit cruise at 73, in 6th gear. (Auto trans in M)
City I try to keep it constant with traffic. Take off relatively slow depending on how big of a rush I'm in.

Somehow managing a 31mpg in a 1.8L Auto.

You'd do a lot better if you weren't going 73 on the highway. I go the speed limit, which is most 60, a little 65.


-Eric Smit

 

[inm]

You'd do a lot better if you weren't going 73 on the highway. I go the speed limit, which is most 60, a little 65.


-Eric Smit

Yeah, I tested that.
One tank I decided to stick to 65 (speed limit), and I think I ended up with 34ish.

 

[Eric Smit]

Well, I guess I drive freeway 90% of the time, so mine is like 75 MPH = 38 MPG while 60 MPH = 52 MPG. Significant difference for me.


-Eric Smit

 

[inm]

Holy balls, 52 is insane.

But you also have a 1.4T Manual, right?

 

[Eric Smit]

Holy balls, 52 is insane.

But you also have a 1.4T Manual, right?

I do, but I still maintain if you went 60 you'd see even better numbers. Obviously your speed limit is 65, so I would drive 65 as well.

I guess I'm arguing a moot point here. But 65 is plenty fine. You're getting fine mileage. If you're happy, that's what matters.


-Eric Smit

 

[inm]

I do, but I still maintain if you went 60 you'd see even better numbers. Obviously your speed limit is 65, so I would drive 65 as well.

I guess I'm arguing a moot point here. But 65 is plenty fine. You're getting fine mileage. If you're happy, that's what matters.


-Eric Smit

Coming from a 15mpg Blazer, when I saw 25mpg as the lowest advertised mpg for the Sonic, I was more than happy.

 

[d.p]

Next fill up im gonna try to go 60 only -.-

 

[Eric Smit]

Make sure you let us know how it works out.


-Eric Smit

 

[Smartdave]

On the highway I maintain 68-73 and can get 39-41 mpg hand calculated. I don't think I could deal with 60 on the highway . 1.8 manual here

 

[mitdr774]

60 on the highway really isnt that bad.

Last tank sucked, must have been having to much fun, using the AC to much, or traffic really was worse than i though. Now have a new low of 30.6. Trying a new driving pattern since I will be mostly city driving now as opposed to mostly highway.

 

[Steve Dallas]

Well, my driving has changed since I got this car. Still drive a little spirited, but not like my last car. I tend to go on mountain road trips a lot, and love to bring the GoPro with me to capture the awesome scenery. I've had the car a month and already put 2700 miles on it, having done two 400mile road trips already.

Hopefully can post some cool video in the future. For now, here's one from my old car

2nd Annual Camaro5 Cruise to Winthrop - YouTube

 

[d.p]

this is bull****