[mustang766]

which sports car doesnt use or require premium gas to fill up and pretty good on gas. i notice a lot of the nicer and sports car use premium gas. its gets pretty expensive as regular gas is already up there.

preulude, genesis, intergra, or what car doesnt require premium gas

i just want use regualar gas

[mos_skeeto]

If you can't afford premium gas you shouldn't buy an expensive sports car. Think of it as sports car tax.

Genesis Coupe and Veloster Turbo are two higher horsepower cars that can use regular (I think). Many sub-200 hp cars can take regular. My tC takes regular (180hp) and so do many civics etc.

If you google: CAR NAME HERE and premium gas, you can usually answer your own question in about 30 seconds.

Also, wrong forum bud.

[radioman]

Genesis coupe can use regular gas.

Mileage on premium is greater so at a cost savings point of view its not that much.

[sonick]

Also all new cars have knock sensors that will compensate by adjusting timing when you put in lower than recommended octane.

[BoostedBB6]

A knock sensor will adjust to a point but it is not a good idea to run it on anything lower than the recommended octane.
You will see an increase in carbon build up and in turn increased wear, lower power and often lowered fuel mileage.

In the end, if fuelling the car you are driving is to expensive for you then it is time to think of another vehicle.
Almost all vehicles these days CAN run on regular fuel, but you will pay for it in some other way.

With sports cars you pay to play.

[kwy]

If you cant afford a few extra bucks per fill up..I dont think youre ready for the costs that come with a sport car

[icemiko]

Not really sports car but the Accord V6 takes regular.

[snails]

lol... like posted above, if cost is an issue you should really not be driving something sporty.. they tend to need more expensive brakes, tires, oil, and just maintenance in general.. i think gas is the last of your worries

[jing]

Lancers are sportier than Matrix's
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[BrRsn]

Rental car companies rent out volvo s60's, bmw X1's, ford fusion titanium, mustang GT's, camaro's, Hyundai Genesis 4 door etc. etc. and out of all the companies, not a single one has premium fuel. All of them refill the cars with regular 87 octane.

Long term effects? Not sure, but up to about 30,000km they're run strictly on 87.

[mustang766]

what else sports cars dont take premium gas? or even good on gas


?? civic si?

[mustang766]

i like the SER spev but it take premium gas

[radioman]

Whats your definition of sports car......

[bcrdukes]

joe45

[kwy]

extremely loose definition of "sports car" itt

[heleu]

The premium of premium gas (compared to regular) is not a significant cost compared to all the other costs of owning a car...

[meme405]

Premium in my big car only costs me about $5 extra a fill up...

Compared to my insurance thats nothing. Buy whatever car you want OP and just pay for the extra gas, it really isnt that bad if you add it up.

And if it really is that crippling maybe now isnt the time to get a car. or maybe its time to buy a beater. Just being realistic here not being an ass.

[SpeedStars]

...But....preludes are supposed to be filled with 91....:badpokerface:

[Euro7r]

If one can afford a sports car, gas shouldn't even be a priority.............

[v_tec]

OP,

Have you ever even consider the insurance rate difference b/w "sport cars"? Or even car insurance in general? Or how the "non-premium gas" sport car 'A' might cost more in maintence cost vs. the "premium gas sport car B".

Gas is not the only expense on a vehicle.


But if this is a car your mommy & daddy is buying for you...and insuring under their name. Then that's a different story....

[Klondike]

OP I found your sportscar

http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/df/5/AAAAAsgQkFIAAAAAAN9faQ.jpg?v=1205636050000


It runs on metabolic fuel.

[cruz-in]

sw20 mr2s that non turbo - the 5sfe can run on 87

:)

[boatcaptain]

miata onli need regular 87!!
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[BoostedBB6]

70l tank in a Supra.

87oct = $94.43
91oct = $98.63
94oct = $104.23

Less than $10 difference to fill with the best fuel per tank.

Engine rebuild due to detonation $3800+.

Spend the money on the proper fuel for your car. You only save in the short term when you skimp on fuel.
Honestly tho, if you can not afford an additional $10 per fill up to fuel a "sports car" then you need to be looking at a Prius or something.

[Iceman_2K]

OP, you can't afford the sports car if you're asking this question. Get a Corolla. If your dad's a mechanic, he will thank you.

[dinamix]

Why can't you just answer his question? I don't think he gives a shit about your opinions..lol
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[XplicitLuder]

than why would he give a shit about our answers? :troll:

[Iceman_2K]

Maybe he should ask this on Facebook then, instead of asking in here, where people actually post opinions.


Why can't you just answer his question? I don't think he gives a shit about your opinions..lol
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[JAYWALKER]

a N/A RX7 runs best on regular 87 compare to 91. but thing was a gas guzzler tho... note that if u run 91, you will burn your seals

[Lamboda]

Mustangs and camaros can take 87 lower models tho
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[Gabagoo]

My cousin drives a 2010 Genesis, it's a great vehicle if you're looking something sporty and relatively inexpensive at the same time

[370z370z]

FRS ?

[rk604]

f150 raptor...still shitty on gas though

[snails]

fisker /thread

electric engine charged by gas engine

4.5 L/100 km; 62 mpg

(960 lbf·ft) of torque

http://blog.seattletimes.nwsource.com/brierdudley/Fisker_762_1_1.jpg

[jjson]

Get it through your head, it's not the type of car that determines if it needs premium gas or regular, it's the engine's compression ratio for that car which determines what kind of gas it needs. High compression ratio (generally 10 or higher to 1) = 91 gas, low ratio = 87. For example, the K24 engine in the TSX (not a sports car) has a compression ratio of 10.5 to 1, meaning that it requires premium 91 octane gas.

That being said, there are exceptions. Mazda's new skyactiv engines have 14 to 1 compression ratio but they dont need premium gas.

Generally speaking, forced induction cars recommend 91 octane.

[kwy]

the guy cant afford using premium gas, i doubt he can afford a fisker karma..

[knight604]

The guy is a troll yet we still feed him.

[EliteResearcher]

Sigh....gas is so expensive nowadays....

[westopher]

Putting premium in my car costs me an extra 150-200 bucks a year. Thats not even a night at the bar per year, and really not a big deal compared to the multiple $1000s of maintenance, insurance and mods.

[knight604]

Agreed.

[KO7]

the guy cant afford using premium gas, i doubt he can afford a fisker karma..

http://i2.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/012/132/thatsthejoke.jpg