F-sport 14 mpg expectations?
05-28-14, 03:47 PM
#16
Surprised no ones mentioned how many miles are on their car. The first several thousand are all 'break-in' not for performance but for efficiency. I recall it taking me close to 5K miles on the ODO before the 3.5 went from a solid 15mpg to 22-24mpg depending on driving style. Also keep in mind variables such as vehicle weight (add-ons), weather/temp/environment, tire inflation, quality of gas etc.
05-28-14, 03:49 PM
#17
Lexus Test Driver
I got 2200 miles on mine.
05-28-14, 03:55 PM
#18
Surprised no ones mentioned how many miles are on their car. The first several thousand are all 'break-in' not for performance but for efficiency. I recall it taking me close to 5K miles on the ODO before the 3.5 went from a solid 15mpg to 22-24mpg depending on driving style. Also keep in mind variables such as vehicle weight (add-ons), weather/temp/environment, tire inflation, quality of gas etc.
i have a awd about 4700 miles now still at 16-17
05-28-14, 05:22 PM
#19
Lexus Fanatic
Here's my mileage, fully broken in 2013. One overall, one since refueling, I'm about 1/3rd of the way into that tank. Probably 50% Highway, 50% suburban.
In comparison, my 5,000 lb Jeep also with a V6 overages about 18.5-19 overall. 21 or so on a trip. On a trip I can get 25 or so with the GS.
Overall I would rate the fuel economy as pretty poor...love the car anyways.
EDIT- Sorry they are sideways...no idea why the forum does that with iPhone pics.
In comparison, my 5,000 lb Jeep also with a V6 overages about 18.5-19 overall. 21 or so on a trip. On a trip I can get 25 or so with the GS.
Overall I would rate the fuel economy as pretty poor...love the car anyways.
EDIT- Sorry they are sideways...no idea why the forum does that with iPhone pics.
05-28-14, 05:38 PM
#20
I've owned 59 four wheel vehicles and I'm **** about tracking my mileage - I've never seen a car get better mileage with break in. I think many people drive a car differently when new - probably more short trips around where they live just to have an excuse to drive the car, and maybe are just driving a different style as they try out the new found toy. But whatever the reason, I've never seen it go up. I drove ours at a steady 70 mph the week we got it and it got 31 on the highway just like it does now with 2,000 miles on it.
I do agree there are a lot of other factors. Summer vs winter gasoline makes a very noticeable difference for me.
I do agree there are a lot of other factors. Summer vs winter gasoline makes a very noticeable difference for me.
05-28-14, 05:46 PM
#21
Lexus Test Driver
I've owned 59 four wheel vehicles and I'm **** about tracking my mileage - I've never seen a car get better mileage with break in. I think many people drive a car differently when new - probably more short trips around where they live just to have an excuse to drive the car, and maybe are just driving a different style as they try out the new found toy. But whatever the reason, I've never seen it go up. I drove ours at a steady 70 mph the week we got it and it got 31 on the highway just like it does now with 2,000 miles on it.
I do agree there are a lot of other factors. Summer vs winter gasoline makes a very noticeable difference for me.
I do agree there are a lot of other factors. Summer vs winter gasoline makes a very noticeable difference for me.
I love this car, wouldn't trade for anything except for an LS.
05-28-14, 05:54 PM
#24
I consistently get 27-28 MPG on my 2013 F-Sport, all in town driving. I have 11,000 miles on the car.
05-28-14, 06:08 PM
#25
Lexus Fanatic
Since nobody else's GS's get that on the highway at 55MPH I think everyone should take that with a grain of salt.
05-28-14, 06:13 PM
#27
Lexus Test Driver
05-29-14, 03:08 AM
#29
Those computers have very good information to work with. I've never found them to be off by more than about 1/2 mpg. And it's pretty easy to do simple math in your head when you fill up. My other counter to that is to ask you if you have ever checked the accuracy of the odometer.
