FSRBIKER Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 97 Legacy Outback, 5 speed, 196,000 miles(engine has about 50,000) 22-24mpg, 50/50 split on highway/town I tend to drive hard off the lights and then cruise but never hold back when i need to downshift and get on it. I am happy with my mileage, can obviously do better but I need to enjoy driving the car as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotshot Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 1997 Legacy Outback Limited, 230k miles. Best- 29mpg on highway at 75-80 mph worst- tried to see how low I could get my gas mileage. Beat it hard around town, still ended up with 24mpg for the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSRBIKER Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Stick/auto? So what is your typical average mpg? 1997 Legacy Outback Limited, 230k miles. Best- 29mpg on highway at 75-80 mph worst- tried to see how low I could get my gas mileage. Beat it hard around town, still ended up with 24mpg for the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotshot Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Stick/auto? So what is your typical average mpg? Auto. I'm usually a pretty aggressive driver, and typically get 25-26. I was honestly kind of surprised that there was only a 5 mpg difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdjdc Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Okay, I took my 99 outback 5MT for a trip yesterday and on the highway at 65 I got 29.25 MPG. Not too bad for a car with 200k on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 My mom's 86 GL 4x4 gets 29 mpg consistently, it is carbed and completely stock. My 87, EA81, 6 inch lift, 31 inch Toyos, 11 mpg if I tread lightly on the go pedal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgregory Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 is that 4WD? sedan or wagon? i've heard the FWD's can get close to 40 on all highway miles? It's AWD wagon, I am usually driving 55-60mph and I am pretty easy on the gas pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellow65 Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 It's AWD wagon, I am usually driving 55-60mph and I am pretty easy on the gas pedal. damn, ok my mind's made up i need another impreza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktsubaru Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I am getting roughly 28 mpg with mixed driving..not babying it...But my last tank I wanted to see what I would get if I "stayed off the throttle" some ( taken the other night on the way to work.) 30.3 08 Impreza 2.5i 5 door 5 spd...11,000 miles mixed driving..just shy of 100 miles a day Have you ever seen ur MPG higher than 31.2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keltik Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I must be doing something wrong....2002 H6 - No mods. 28mpg Driven averagely - Highway Driving 22mpg Driven Hard - Town with a bit of highway 14mpg with my old twin turbo legacy driven hard. Will see what i get on this weekends road trip to the ClubSUB meet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SakoTGrimes Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 EA71 Brat 4 speed of course, 31mpg hwy at best, 12 mpg in town at worst. I average about 16mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Have you ever seen ur MPG higher than 31.2? that indication, is that accurate? is that showing an "instantaneous" reading or is it indicative of what an actual full tank of gas will get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 1993 Legacy Turbo Wagon. 2.2 Turbo, 4EAT Intercooled. 9PSI of boost. 152 miles on 13.3 gallons is my worse (11.42 mpg) 190 miles on 13 gallons is average (14.61 mpg) I do absolutly no freeway driving when commuting from home to work and back again. However, when I do take trips on the freeway, 24mpg is not uncommon. 30mpg if its downhill the entire way. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subyfreak Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 91 Legacy SS 2.2 Turbo 4eat. Auto with 217.000 miles. Avg. 21.0 MPG on the tank full of 93 octane. Mixed driving conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99lego Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 99 leg wagon phase II 2.2 88k with a 5mt bone stock running 91-93 octane 25 mpg in town 30-38 mpg all highway she always runs father with fresh oil in the crankcase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosDiosDeVerde86 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 99 legacy gt Auto 40k miles ~24 city | ~28 hwy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthenium Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 1995 Legacy Outback 2.2, Auto, 145k, Mixed City/Hiway, Like a Bat Outta Hell! Best so far 24mpg, typically 21 - 22mpg:headbang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryjetman Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I'm driving 02 Forester 2.5 L .I have done just about everything you can imagine to try to get better gas mileage.24.6 average ,that's 8 mi on surface streets and 11 mi on the highway.Going back and forth to work everyday.That's easy driving no hot rodding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubMutant Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 2001 OBW H6 Best I've seen is 25 mpg mixed driving. I just switched to Amsoil Synthetic Transmission Fluid and their synthetic gear oil for the differentials. It actually looks very promising but since I haven't been an entire tank of gas yet, I dont have any numbers...will report later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hohieu Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 99 Forester, 2.5 SOHC, 5 MT, 132 k miles 17,168 miles/672.28 g = 25.54 mpg Always regular octane, which is almost always 87. Almost all highway miles over the past few years -- I keep track just to make sure that the engine is working properly. That said, there are far too many variables (e.g., temperature, wind, elevation, driving habits, tires, and load) to say anything definitive about mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellow65 Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 That said, there are far too many variables (e.g., temperature, wind, elevation, driving habits, tires, and load) to say anything definitive about mileage. oh i know everyone will get something different, i just was curious. i just got a 2.2 outback and was getting 23ish. as much as i love subarus coming from a honda it still hurts a little. i would like to hear more imprezas. 2.2 5 speeds mainly. i had a 97 OBS and i swore i was getting 30+ around town driving. It just seemed odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hohieu Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Yeah, I figured you already realized this, and I do feel you pain. I went from a Toyota Corolla to the flying box(er). I'd imagine the newer legacies get a bit better highway mileage with their more areodynamic design. I don't even keep track of so-called city driving/around town mileage, which can mean many different things including 2 hours of bumper to bumper rush hour traffic over a 15-mile stretch if you live in a major metro area like I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swi66 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 98 Legacy Postal with automatic tranny. 160,000 miles on car, probably 70,000 on the engine "Check engine light is on" Just checked it this morning at fill up. 30.3 MPG combination city/highway. I drive 28 miles a day to work one way, 45-55 mph highway driving, with about 5 miles of stop and go city driving thrown in. Just put outback struts on the car..........best its riden in 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2X2KOB Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 2000 OBW 2.5 EJ252, 4EAT, 24 - 25 combined. Better if I drive it carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screwbaru2 Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 96 Legecy 2.2 25 -26 mpg check it once a week Well spring has arrived here in Rhode Island and with that a noteable increase of gas mileage in the Legecy. The last 3 fillups I've gotten a 27-28 MPG. I think the rise in temp. and the changing height of the sun has increased the MPG. My car sits out in the sun all day so the gas must warm up and expand increasing the volume. Gotta love spring/summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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