2006 Mustang Convertible 2 questions?

You are complaining about 31mpg in a Mustang convertible? What kind of mpg's were you expecting?

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The data you quote equates to 25 MPH (American Gallon) which is within the EPA guidelines of 19/25 for the V-6. You may see a slight rise in mileage as you get more miles on the car, however I wouldn't anticipate it, rather be happy if you see it and consider it a "pleasant suprise"

As for driving without the tonneau, for short trips it shouldn't matter, but who would want a "sporty car" and screw up the illusion with a "naked convertible top" ???

You do have an "image" to keep LOL

John

This depends on your idea of damage. If you are thinking of WIND damage, no problem, you can drive faster with the tonneau off than you can with it on. It will possibly blow off at around

1. I had one come off on me while running 85 down teh freeway. It really raised hell with the traffic let me tell ya, and then I had to turn around and go get it.

If you are thinking of SUN damage, you should ALWAYS use your tonneau, or the sun will fade the headliner making it prematurely ugly and causing the early onset of fabric rot. It fades to an ugly reddish brown color. It will also allow more dirt to get into the fabric.

:At lower speeds? A highway speeds?

Any speed should be ok, see above.

: : The car doesn't yet have 1000 km (600 miles) on it. Will the mileage : improve? ( V6 - 5 speed auto transmission) Yesterday we drove 300 km mostly : on cruise at 110km/hr and only got 31mpg (imperial gallon).

Bill - hon - you don't buy a Mustang for fuel economy. Love it for what it is. If the mileage improves, all the better, but don't get your hopes up. Think of your new baby as a high maintenance woman. She's expensive, but worth it. I'm too blonde to do the conversion from metric to mpg but I'm guessing it's not great.

My Rubicon is a 6 banger and only gets 14-16 mpg. Much less than my 98 Cobra got.

Kate

: : Thanks : : : Bill (A young at heart old fart)

Kate (Loves old farts - has one of her own)

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"karinhall" wrote : > You are complaining about 31mpg in a Mustang convertible? What kind of mpg's were : > you expecting? : >

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: 31 mpg (Imperial gallons) is 24.8 mpg U.S. gallons

Man! Wish *I* got nearly 25mpg with my 6 banger.

Kate

just for comparison, my '06 GT convert is getting 20 mpg (US) around town, so hoping for 24+ on the road.

note that with the redesigned top mechanism for '05, the boot (tonneau) is an option as Ford sez it's not really necessary for top-down motoring........but I plan to put mine on for anything but a quick top-down session........assuming we ever have any appropriate weather!

"Kate" wrote in news:b3u5g.29626$ snipped-for-privacy@bignews7.bellsouth.net:

That's about what my 360 Dak gets, but at least it's got a 3.92 rear.

BTW, I'm an old fart too. ;)

Joe Calypso Green '93 5.0 LX AOD hatch with a few goodies Black '03 Dakota 5.9 R/T CC

When I got my GT convert in '03, Ford was including the tonneau for free and recommended it be used for long distance travel with the top down. After that car got totaled by a Jeep Liberty, I ordered an exact same configuration in an '04 at which time I was told that Ford wanted $$$ for it as an optional accessory. Funny how a shrinking profit margin turns "free and recommended" items into costly "optional accessories"! Needless to say, I kept mine from the '03, but have never used it. I'm much happier with the windscreen that I bought. Sure, I lose the use of the rear seat for passenger use, but being able to ride with the top down and not have the wind blowing down the back of my neck is far better. Besides, the rear seats really only offer storage room for my windshield sun screen and Mustang baseball cap anyway!

Mike '04 Sonic Blue GT vert

Itsfrom Click wrote:

I get 20/28 with my '03 GT auto. The funny thing is...if I'm cruising down the freeway in overdrive I get better gas mileage at 80mph than I do at 60mph.

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Hope it's enough diff to help pay the ticket!! ;)

Sounds like you need more gearing..!

Yeah...the engine is practically lugging @ 60 when it's in OD. When the speed limit is 75, I'm not taking much of a chance of getting any tickets. =D

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Well *I* get between 14-16 but I'm pushing 4:10s on each end and can climb mountains and rocks and swim through mud. ;¬D Kate

"Joe" wrote : >

: > My Rubicon is a 6 banger and only gets 14-16 mpg. Much less than my 98 : > Cobra got. : : That's about what my 360 Dak gets, but at least it's got a 3.92 rear. : : > Kate : >

: >: : >: Thanks : >: : >: : >: Bill (A young at heart old fart) : >

: > Kate : > (Loves old farts - has one of her own) : : BTW, I'm an old fart too. ;) : : Joe : Calypso Green '93 5.0 LX AOD hatch with a few goodies : Black '03 Dakota 5.9 R/T CC

Yup yup yup... love em I do... lub lub em till you lub all their fur off.

YIKES !!!! If you lub em till the fur's all gone, you gotta be careful with the tint LOL Hmmmmm watch out for sunshine, Sunshine !!! :)

Mike, where did you get the windscreen and how does it mount? Can the top be raised with it in place?

The windstop is a FORD accessory (2R3Z*76539A18*AA). When I got mine 2 years ago it listed for ~$277. I did find generic windstops online for less but with my Mustang Club discount, it brought the price down to be cheaper than the generics. Installation was simple, just unscrew 4 screws connecting the rear seat to the fabric cover, insert 2 brackets, and then screw in the screws. The front connectors slide in under the front seat belt housings and are tied down with an adjustable strap. With the brackets installed it takes less than 1 minute to install/remove the windstop (the top has to be down for that).

Yes, the top can be raised and lowered with the windstop in place with plenty of clearance. Additionally, the windstop is hinged so that it can be lowered to allow a clear view through the rear window without having to look through the mesh.

Richard wrote:

: >"Joe" wrote : >: >

: : >Yup yup yup... love em I do... lub lub em till you lub all their fur off. : >

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: YIKES !!!! If you lub em till the fur's all gone, you gotta be : careful with the tint LOL Hmmmmm watch out for sunshine, Sunshine : !!! :)

;¬D

K.

at 01 May 2006, karinhall [ snipped-for-privacy@nsdap.com] wrote in news:Gdudnb6BVuW608vZnZ2dnUVZ snipped-for-privacy@usa2net.net:

Mine has 1200 miles on it and I am lucky to get 20MPG. But then again, I don't cruise at 70MPh which may have a lot to do with it. I'm sure I can get better number if I do a similar run, but my commute is only like 8 miles highway (at 85/80 MPH) and 3 miles top&go traffic.