PT gas mileage turbo/non turbo

[Laeyzer]

Hi,
I am looking at buying a PT, i have test drove a few of them and I really like them but the only thing that is stopping me from buying one is gas mileage.
I would like to by a GT turbo but they sound even worse for mileage.
the ones i have looked at a 2002 non turbo with 180,000kms
2004 gt with 40,000kms
2006 pt base with 30,000
by far the gt is the coolest of the 3 but its pointless if it so bad on gas.

I have looked on the net and on this forum but the replys for mileage is so far out of wack.
16 to 32 mpgs. ??

I would like to hear from canadian owners on what they are getting with non turbo and turbos. summer/winter. normal driving.


I would be happy if I got 25 mpg on the highway!!!

Any input would appreciated!

[crusierdad76]

well this is a strange area as what you said is true
I have a 2006 non turbo, I drive 95% highway , it is true i usually run the car close to 80mph and that is putting the rpm's at 3 or so
I will get right at 22
My drive time is right at 200 miles a day, and the best I have ever gotten was 23, (that was driving both way and keeping it under 60mpg which put the rpm's close to like 2200
I know there are those on here who say they get 30 I wont disagree but I know I don't.
I do think the turbo may actually get better millage, that a non turbo as it has more power to get you up to speed and should be easier on the motor to keep it there.

If you were to ask me Id say you wont be getting 25 but I am 100% that they are some who will say i need to learn to drive but no matter what mine is not going to get over 23.

The other thing is the upkeep is kinda on the high side, the fount bearings usually don't live long the timing belt is a huge expense ( like $1000 and dioing it yourself is a HUGE pain)and it will go right at 100,000 miles
If you like the looks and can live wiht the little qureks then I'd go for it if you want something that getts great MPG's it s not the PT

[Laeyzer]

you would think a turbo would do better if you not booting all the time.
i don't understand how the EPA rating of 32 when nobody seems to be getting it no matter what year it is
it will be interesting to hear what people say

[crusierdad76]

I can tell you that the few folks I know who do own and drive a PT never ever get anything like 32 there are some on here who say that ts easy to get 30 like i said i wont argue but it aiint happing in my PT

[CREWZIN]

Originally Posted by Laeyzer

i don't understand how the EPA rating of 32 when nobody seems to be getting it no matter what year it is
it will be interesting to hear what people say

Have you ever watched how the EPA gets their figures? It's nowhere near the real world driving. We (owners) are lucky to get anywhere near what they say we should expect.

[Laeyzer]

Originally Posted by CREWZIN

Have you ever watched how the EPA gets their figures? It's nowhere near the rear world driving. We (owners) are lucky to get anywhere near what they say we should expect.

I realize that their using a mileage dart board but it still should be reasonably close. 10 to 12 mpgs is quite bit off.

it should would be nice if the dealer let me drive the gt with a full tank to see how it did.

good luck, right?

[Kamel]

my 2006 touring edition i get 19-22

[crusierdad76]

I am so right there with you the really sad part is my 06 touring has the cool little gauge in the dashboard so i knew what mine was getting when it test drove it you just cant fix stupid

[Hooligan]

My 2008 has been getting 20 around town. Best all highway was 31.5, it is a NA with replaced platinum plugs, performance plug wires within the first 300 miles. Just changed oil 6,314 miles.

[Mean Green]

If you can keep your foot out of the turbo you will get better mpg than a non turbo. The turbo has more torque so it'll take less power to get there. If you want the best combo then get a 5 speed turbo. I can get 5 more mpg when I stay out of the turbo. Really depends on your driving habit, though.