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Ken & Vera Berry Prowler Enthusiast From:Montgomery, AL, USA |
posted 07-12-2004 08:45 PM
    
Let me first apologize IF this subject has been overly discussed...but, being a newbie...3 weeks this Wednesday, I'm curious as to what other 'stock' Prowler owners are getting. Sticker on mine reads: 17 - 23. I got 21 the first day I bought it--driving from Orlando to Montgomery, AL (475mi) but have not gotten better than 19.5 mpg since. I'll admit to having a HEAVY foot & liking to punch it from green lights, but not every time. What should I expect? Is the 19+ I'm getting normal or should I be getting better? Thanks in advance, and again, please forgive a newbie if everyone is sick-to-death of replying to this subject! *K* |
ALLEY CAT                    POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 07-12-2004 08:53 PM
Ken - First, WELCOME to the POA! If you are getting 19+ city, and launching from a few green lights,,,,then you are doing alright. One of our cats get around 19.6 mpg city,,,the other around 20.9 city. Out on the road, I've get between 22.5 to 25.0 mpg. Hope that answers your question. We enjoy the newbie questions, so don't be timid about asking them anytime. ------------------
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 07-12-2004 09:00 PM
Welcome and your mpg is about right. |
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Ken & Vera Berry Prowler Enthusiast From:Montgomery, AL, USA |
posted 07-12-2004 09:00 PM
Thanx Alley Cat! I am gun-shy about being a newbie here because I used to be a seasoned member of a Harley AND a GoldWing board...and I KNOW how some veterans get annoyed with some of the newbie's questions! Thanx for making me feel not quite as ignorant as I otherwise could be made to feel. In my defense, I have read many articles about the facts of Prowlers, HP diff betwixt '97 and the remaining years, how no '98's were produced, etc. But I'm still a newbie and can learn more! Actually, the mileage cited is a cross between city/hwy driving...most of it 65-70MPH. Again thank you & all who have a lil patience with what might seem a stupid question--and of course I didn't buy it to get wonderful mileage...had a Hog & a Wing for that...but still useful info to know/pass on to others who may [will] ask me! Ciao 4 now! Wife's an Iraqi vet; I'm a Viet Nam vet |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 07-12-2004 09:11 PM
Ken, this will be more like the Goldwing site than the Harley Site, I would think. There were a few flame throwers on the GWRRA but they were the minority. We have a few but they don't last too long, usually. The key to being shy and still getting the info is use the search button. It is on every page. Once you figure out how to use it, you will love it. I have been here over 4 years and still use the seach feature. If we could get a "block A/C" feature, I would use that even more often. lol. |
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Orange unregistered Personal ScrapBook Admin Use |
posted 07-12-2004 09:28 PM
19 MPG is awesome, best I get is 11, no kidding! ------------------ 2001 Burnt Orange Chrysler Prowler |
BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 07-12-2004 09:38 PM
From a fellow Viet Vet welcome. |
jkburns Prowler Junkie From:Mankato, Minnesota, USA |
posted 07-12-2004 09:42 PM
Welcome Ken! I regularly get 19+ in the city. Ed's right, this is a great crowd. Kevin ------------------ |
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 07-12-2004 10:07 PM
Ken & Vera..........Congratulations on your new cat and welcome to POA. We don't mind newbie questions......we were all newbies at one time!!! This is a great club with the best people you'll find. Mileage varies with driving conditions (lead foot, etc. lol!) but it sounds about right. I guess that I love driving my cats so much, I don't really keep track of the gas mileage! ------------------ Classic/Beautiful - I'm referring to the Cat of course! |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 07-12-2004 10:12 PM
Even with gears and stroker motor I average about 19 MPG in my daily commuting. The mileage on the road pulling the trailer stays about the same and goes up to 20 - 21 on the road without the trailer. |
tangled up in BLUE POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:New Castle, Ind |
posted 07-12-2004 10:28 PM
never be afraid to ask a question......welcome to the POA.....hope you post often and have a great time with your new Kat..........21-22 mpg was my best on a long road trip....pack light, plan on lots of gas stops(small tank) and head off which ever way the wind blows....
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pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA |
posted 07-13-2004 12:53 AM
Welcome to the POA.We get around 19MPG but it really don't matter. These are smile miles. ------------------ More 'Pumpkin' photos . . . . . More cars and other stuff New pictures in Personal Scrapbook (02/23/03) "The Prowler is not a car to go from Point A to Point B. The Prowler is the Point!" This message has been edited by pumpkin on 07-13-2004 at 10:42 AM |
DR PROWLER POA Site Supporter Prowler Florist From:TORONTO,ONTARIO,CANADA |
posted 07-13-2004 08:56 AM
I never really pay attention to mileage cause the car is just way too much fun,but I guess around 19 or 20 sounds right. Think about it,could be worse-you could be in Canada paying over $4 a gallon or in Europe where it's probably double that! Mind you we did have a price drop just recently,must be because of the Canada event... ------------------ |
Laddie Roussel >POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Hester, LA. USA |
posted 07-13-2004 09:33 AM
Ken & Vera. Congrats on your acquisition & Welcome to the POA. Not sure exact year I first saw Prowler (95, 96, 97?). But, whenever that was is when I decided I wanted one. It took a couple of years before I was able to buy one (June 1999). Not exactly sure what attracted me to it. The retro style, hot rod look, the uniquness, convertible, or some combination. Anyway, it was a done deal the moment I saw it & never looked back.... ------------------ |
meancat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:MODDERSVILLE, MICHIGAN |
posted 07-13-2004 09:40 AM
Welcome Ken, You'll be happy to know I get 85 to 95 mgh.(falling off a cliff)And also have the fastest car here,And the best color.We'll meet some day and I'll prove it.Till then you'll just have to take my word for it.(And I don't lie that much) ------------------ |
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Daryl Prowler Junkie From:Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
posted 07-13-2004 09:58 AM
I must have a heavy foot, I only get 13 city (at best) and 17 highway. |
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CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 07-14-2004 12:16 AM
quote: Mayors don't lie, do they? |
2002 Deep Candy Red - CJPROWLN
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