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JBeryleC · 03-16-2004, 01:12 AM

I have an '02 with only 9800 miles on it, I get about 16 mpg

But thats in town, I dont see the hyw much. And I've heard that you dont get the best gas mileage till you hit 12,000 miles or so.

It's gotta break in. That might be a bunch of crap, but I think I'll go with it for now, till I get up there in miles.

Also... gotta remember... you are driving some muscle, people who buy these cars dont drive slow, right?

So if you hammer it alot, like most GT owners do, then your not gonna get good mileage

Drive around in one gear to high for your speed (keeping your rpm's between idle and 2500) and get better gas mileage... but then, really, whats the point of having a GT ???

03-16-2004, 01:12 AM	#3
JBeryleC Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sebastopol CA Posts: 169	I have an '02 with only 9800 miles on it, I get about 16 mpg But thats in town, I dont see the hyw much. And I've heard that you dont get the best gas mileage till you hit 12,000 miles or so. It's gotta break in. That might be a bunch of crap, but I think I'll go with it for now, till I get up there in miles. Also... gotta remember... you are driving some muscle, people who buy these cars dont drive slow, right? So if you hammer it alot, like most GT owners do, then your not gonna get good mileage Drive around in one gear to high for your speed (keeping your rpm's between idle and 2500) and get better gas mileage... but then, really, whats the point of having a GT ??? __________________ Torch Red '02 GT Convertible 5 spd BBK long tubes, BBK h-pipe, MAC mufflers, K&N w/ silencer trimmed, FRPP 70mm throttle body, C&L plenum, Mobil1 synthetic fluids, FRPP aluminum drive shaft, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, FRPP 4.10's, 18x9 & 18x10 Saleens with Dunlop SP Super Sport Race rubber, Mach1 grill (GT delete), & Mach1 bumper chin! Click here for pictures & more info! If you are in Northern California, check out North Bay Mustang Club for local meets and cruises!