Up till now I've driven FWD and RWD, both foreign and both with 4 cylinders. But ever since I saw and heard the Iroc-Z models, I've wanted one. Yes I could afford plenty of better passenger cars but the Camaro's grabbed my interest more than anything. Don't Ask why, why else would I be here? :biggrin:

So I'm asking the dreaded taboo question of how the 305's and 350's are for those of you who drive one. This is one of the first things I heard out of a guy selling an RS with a modified tbi "If you're worrying about gas, why are you calling?". Because I really want a Camaro!!!

So, how bad is the mileage? And for the hell of it,Would you go on a road trip with one?

well 4th gen camaros are better on gas than 3rd gen, because of the technology. I know my dads vette (LT1 motor, thats why im mentioning it) gets 22 MPG. My 92 firebird gets 18 mpg on a good day.

27 is my highest on the highway, and around 20-22 around town is usual, probalby more if i didn't have a lead foot. i've got a 305 tbi with headers, 3in exaust so that helps out too. before the exaust i was getting around 17-20 around town and about 24 on the highway. it's not that bad

my 305tbi that i used to have in the car would get 16mpg in town... never noted what i got on the highway... but i have an EXTREMELY heavy foot...

Looks like it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I thank everyone that gave me a better perspective. And it's good to know that exhaust helps mileage!

I had a 91 rs with a 305 and got about 20 mpg. Then I got a 90 iroc with a 350 and it was about the same. I took mine on a trip from Oregon to southern California. I loved it. You melt in the seat and just go for it.

okay, i have a 92 RS and it gets the same as the vette mentioned earlier, 22-25 mpg on a good day. but then again i put in a chip to help with that. dont remember the name cause i put it in 3 yrs ago... and second... is Viper Storm really banned???

Looks like it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I thank everyone that gave me a better perspective. And it's good to know that exhaust helps mileage!

exaust helps as long as you can resist the urge to floor it everywhere cause it sounds so much better :smile:. a less restrictive intake underdrive pullies, and a tune up will all help gas milage. oh yea and chip work helps but that kinda sorta goes with the tune up

*whimper* I usually get about 8 mpg.... but it hasn't moved in months - needs trans rebuild. Not sure whether to upset about the gas mileage or not being able to drive it.

I have a 92 z and i get about 16 or 17. I was expecting a little more when i got it but hey....im cool...

My 92 RS got 25 or so, and I had a heavy foot so dont know. :dunno:

Yeah I get about 24 with my 92 ... unless I wanna have fun, then it's more like 10.

my 97 v6 with a very heavy foot, need of a tune up , and when on highway 85+ MPH averages 20-22... if I took it easy I could prolly get close to 30 highway

nah, im not banned, just a couple of jackasses thinking they are funny.

Honestly, I've never checked the mileage on any of the camaros I've owned.
I figure if you want to drive it ya gotta feed it & knowing a mileage number wont change how much . Mine is probably a lot less than it outta be but i always have my foot in it pretty good and have a lot of fun doing it!

i set the trip every time i fill up, my fuel guage tends to stick sometimes so i don't trust it.

I guess my fuel guage is fairly accurate or at least it hasn't put me unexpectedly to walking to a gas station with a milk jug (yet) *knock on wood*

lol

well i know atlanta is like 520 miles from tampa, and i made it there almost on 1 tank of gas, thats damn good if u ask me

I've got a 94 Z with the LT1 and a M6 and on the highway cruising at 80+ i usually get around 25-27 mpg of course with the 6 speed im only sitting at 2000 rpm at 80 so that helps

Yes I could afford plenty of better passenger cars?

Hey, there IS no better!!! LOL :lol2:

unless your heart is set on the IROC-Z I would highly recommend an LS1 4th gen, more power, less gas, but expect to pay for it in insurance (ESPECIALLY if you're under 25)

burn rubber, burn gas, have fun (and pick up chicks)

Hey, there IS no better!!! LOL :lol2:

AMEN

Damn viper, for a minute i was thinking the samething, good thing you ain't banned. 88, burnouts and heavy foots is where it's at, my car barely gets above half a tank, it's very sad, but i fun.

my dad's 2004 corvette gets better gas mileage than I got when I drove a 95 Nissan Sentra 4cyl. Plus it has a little gauge so you can tell how much your getting. I got it up to 44 mpg!!! I was going around 10 mph...

I always got around 15 or so city in my Trans Am's...

More Hiway of course, but with gas so freakin expensive, it is something to consider...

Well new Camaros get way better gas mileage than the older ones..

yeah i have a freeaking 2.8 and get like 18