LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006) Discussion topics related to the flagship Lexus LS430

What is everyone's average gas mileage? (The Mother thread)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-03-08, 07:49 PM
  #16  
drink300
Lexus Champion
 
drink300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: NM
Posts: 1,751
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Post

I get 18.5 total between highway and city, slightly biased to more highway driving. Just keep those injectors clean and replace air filters whenever possible. I just did and I've seen a good change in mileage even in the first two days.
Old 02-03-08, 09:04 PM
  #17  
TurboTodd
Driver
 
TurboTodd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: TN
Posts: 156
Received 15 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

2001 UL

23mpg @ 36mph average
Old 02-04-08, 09:16 PM
  #18  
tend2drift
Driver School Candidate
 
tend2drift's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: ca
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

2002 LS430 20-22mpg 80% highway driving
Old 02-05-08, 02:30 PM
  #19  
jbbreeden
Driver
 
jbbreeden's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: VA
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

On the '03, I was getting 17.5-18 mpg in Columbus. When I moved outside DC it dropped to 16-16.5. It's the traffic lights (very long waits) and the stop and go.

With the '05 I'm seeing a long-term average on the car's computer of 19.0 but the tank mileages vary around 16.5-17.0. Right now, I'm getting 14.1 on this tank just suburban street driving, no 50 mph parkway trips, yet.
Old 02-08-08, 12:28 AM
  #20  
feldman
Driver School Candidate
 
feldman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thumbs up '05 mileage on 245/55/17s

Originally Posted by shoeman
hey everyone, was thinking about getting an 04 or 05 LS430 and was wondering how much everyone is averaging in gas mileage. thanks!
15.2 city, 25.4 highway.

note that the width of the tire makes a difference.
Old 02-08-08, 03:47 PM
  #21  
shoeman
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
shoeman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: CA
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by feldman
15.2 city, 25.4 highway.

note that the width of the tire makes a difference.
ohh yeah i forgot that was a factor. what is the width of your tires?
Old 02-09-08, 08:14 PM
  #22  
ragabnh
Intermediate
 
ragabnh's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Nevada
Posts: 288
Received 55 Likes on 44 Posts
Default

19.2 Miles average 60% City and 40% Highway, 02 LS430
Old 02-09-08, 08:36 PM
  #23  
airtime
Moderator

 
airtime's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Washington
Posts: 1,321
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

I think get to a better representation, we should also post the avg mph as more city driving obviously gives lower mpg. Mine mph is 35 and mpg is 18. Got my loaner ES350 and is getting 50mph/32.4mpg over 100 miles traveled which really impressed me.
Old 12-11-09, 07:19 AM
  #24  
Gil Smash
Driver
 
Gil Smash's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: NJ
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Mpg

I was just wondering what some most people get out of their LS's. I tend to get about 17 in town and around 26-27 on the highway.
Old 12-11-09, 08:41 AM
  #25  
DDLexus
Racer
 
DDLexus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Alabama
Posts: 1,254
Received 25 Likes on 20 Posts
Default

same for me.
17 city / 27 hwy
2005 LS430 UL - 60k miles on the odo
Old 12-11-09, 08:43 AM
  #26  
mndaves
Driver
 
mndaves's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 1 Post
Default

We get 20-21 in "city" driving, but lots of highways in Twin Cities so not typical city. 26-27 on the highway.
Old 12-11-09, 09:48 AM
  #27  
Vpanin
Pole Position
 
Vpanin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: NYC
Posts: 391
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

16-17 with mostly city driving
Old 12-11-09, 10:21 AM
  #28  
yuri.ber
Lead Lap
iTrader: (7)
 
yuri.ber's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: NY
Posts: 582
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Wow people, you get excellent milage. I get 10 - 15 city and 19 - 28 highway.
Old 12-11-09, 11:23 AM
  #29  
Gil Smash
Driver
 
Gil Smash's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: NJ
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

How do you drive, that makes the main difference. When I had a Mini Cooper as my old car I would gun it everywhere but now that I have an LS I drive like an old man haha
Old 12-11-09, 11:23 AM
  #30  
Tee
Moderator
 
Tee's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 3,761
Received 67 Likes on 56 Posts
Default

18-19 City & 27-28 HWY


Quick Reply: What is everyone's average gas mileage? (The Mother thread)



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:13 PM.