Re: 2008 and Premium Gas

On Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:44:36 +1100, OzOne wrote:
> On Sun, 17 Feb 2008 09:55:56 -0800 (PST), socamb <socamb@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> wrote:
> 
>>I am considering purchasing a 2008 miata. O have a 1997 and love it. I
>>noticed the 2008 miata required premium gas. Is this true. The dealer
>>said it does not really require it.
>>
>>I will have a hard time purchasing a car that required premium gas these
>>days.
>>
>>any thoughts the group has would be appreciated.
> 
> You can use regular but performance will be lowered and running will
> become rough.
> Fuel consumption will rise noticeably unless you *****foot around.
> 
> My 2005 runs like a hairy goat on regular and with such a tiny amount of
> fuel used each mile/kilometre, I prefer to use premium and often super
> premium which gives better consumption figures again.

What octane rating does super premium have? I use 93 octane in my car.