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The Motors Alcarholics Anonymous Thread

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  • #32
    Saab Ed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭Saab Ed


    Saab 9000 2.3 turbo bought 3 weeks go. Trip computer says 18.5 mpg. I've been enjoying it but thats just silly :p


  • #33
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,551 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    si_guru wrote: »
    Take that motor and dump it in a Series Land Rover... you get my ol' Stage1 V8... single figures round town!

    I know a guy who get's worse... Sean101 - where are you?

    On the missing list :) not :pac:

    101sean wrote: »
    12mpg in the 101, worth it for the noise of the V8 and grin factor.


  • #34
    si_guru
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,347 ✭✭✭si_guru


    I need specs or a bigger font!


  • #35
    milltown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,624 ✭✭✭milltown


    Usually around 25mpg but I was only recently re-united with it after six months in and out of three different garages so 20.something over the last fortnight.


  • #36
    101sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,884 ✭✭✭101sean


    Stage 1 V8s are becoming vintage now, shame they were built with pre-rusted steel as it's hard to find a good one! :rolleyes:

    Like I need another V8 toy to keep me poor :D


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  • #37
    Flashman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 389 ✭✭Flashman


    30-32 mpg in my Leon Cupra - mostly motorway. Though I think the wet/cold is having a negative impact...


  • #38
    david
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,693 ✭✭✭david


    Mostly single lane "R" roads, 25km trips:

    I usually fill my VW GTI when it's 5l from empty (6spd 2.0T FSI with 55l tank).

    Sensible: 600km = 34mpg
    Normal: 520km = 29mpg
    Enthusiastic: 470km = 26mpg

    I'm happy with that.


  • #39
    Daved_XB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,347 ✭✭✭Daved_XB


    Well my Daily driver Range Rover Sport see's an average of 15.2mpg.. or so the trip computer tells me.... on long runs to Cork I can get 20..

    My Dodge on the other hand... I've done the math & I get 7mpg... gotta love 6 pack Carbs on a big V8... but then I do get a lot more smg (smiles per Gallon) in the Dodge :D


  • #40
    si_guru
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,347 ✭✭✭si_guru


    101sean wrote: »
    Stage 1 V8s are becoming vintage now, shame they were built with pre-rusted steel as it's hard to find a good one! :rolleyes:

    Like I need another V8 toy to keep me poor :D

    Another 22 years and you could put Rover 75 on vintage tax!


  • #41
    Veloce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,289 ✭✭✭Veloce


    I'm getting about 28 - 32 mpg on Motorway runs.

    As for Dublin city driving, 21-24mpg.

    1.8TS petrol Alfa GT


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  • #42
    ninty9er
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    I can average 38mpg on a long non-motorway journey by driving like my granny (except using the rearview mirror), but when that's mixed with my everyday driving the tank average....tanks.

    It's been dropping from a base of 29 since I filled it last Friday 57.86l/€85 to 24.5 today.

    I have an app that tells me my MPG is currently 18.1 on average, though the dashboard seems to conflict with it.

    It came back from the car doctor after having it's exhaust manifold welded last week with the dash showing 4.9MPG


  • #43
    ninty9er
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    david wrote: »
    Mostly single lane "R" roads, 25km trips:

    I usually fill my VW GTI when it's 5l from empty (6spd 2.0T FSI with 55l tank).

    Sensible: 600km = 34mpg
    Normal: 520km = 29mpg
    Enthusiastic: 470km = 26mpg

    I'm happy with that.
    I think that constitutes a disqualification :D


  • #44
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,919 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    I haven't done any much ecodriving in my MPS so for me, normal driving, according to the computer is giving me 15 mpg :o

    Do I care?? No :D


  • #45
    ianobrien
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,755 ✭✭✭ianobrien


    I've never bothered to calculate the MPG I get in the Mk2 Escort. All I know is that every time I drive it, I've got to fill it up......

    If I drive like a saint, it's not too bad. Opening up the taps means an empty tank (as in Cork to Clonakilty and back) on a tank......


  • #46
    tc20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,488 ✭✭✭tc20


    ~20mpg in my W123 280E, up to a staggering 26ish on a country run

    Love it though :)


  • #47
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 2,038 ✭ [Deleted User]


    ~20mpg on my W208 Clk230, does improve a good deal on the motorway but the calibre of driving on the M50 means i rather go from raheny to sandyford to work via the east link in medium traffic.


  • #48
    _Kaiser_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,269 ✭✭✭✭_Kaiser_


    <No Diesels!!!!!>


  • #49
    david
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,693 ✭✭✭david


    On another note what's the worst MPG you can get according your OBC? In the golf, floored in 2nd gear with TCS/ESP going nuts I can get her to 99.9l/100km I think that's as far as it goes!


  • #50
    david
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,693 ✭✭✭david


    Kaiser2000 wrote: »
    Well my 2.0 TDI Passat with DSG does about 1000-1100km per (approx) 70L tank - I've no idea what that works out to as I only have the Comfortline computer and it doesn't give "fancy options" like that :o
    Banned.


  • #51
    _Kaiser_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,269 ✭✭✭✭_Kaiser_


    david wrote: »
    Banned.

    Does it help that it's less since it's gotten near service time? :p That might be considered "good mileage" but not when you're filling it every week @ €100 a go :(


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  • #52
    Fiona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,361 ✭✭✭Fiona


    I have no idea what mpg my 325i does but I do know that I normally get just about 300km per tank of petrol.


  • #53
    kuro2k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 578 ✭✭✭kuro2k


    96 Hilux Surf 3.0TD - 23mpg
    96 BMW 320ic - 31mpg


  • #54
    Fiona
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,361 ✭✭✭Fiona


    LIGHTNING wrote: »
    Thats horrific!

    Well I actually get immense pleasure from it but yes I know what you mean :D

    I have M3 clocks in my car so I am convinced something is out. It's a jap import as well so not even sure what size tank I actually have.


  • #55
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,551 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Kaiser2000 wrote: »
    Well my 2.0 TDI Passat with DSG does about 1000-1100km per (approx) 70L tank - I've no idea what that works out to .....................


    For 70l that's 40.5 to 44.6 mpg

    Realistically you fill up before the tank is nearly dry so it's more like 45 to 50mpg I'd say :)


  • #56
    Zubeneschamali
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,686 ✭✭✭✭Zubeneschamali


    My Mini probably qualifies for the thread, it's an '06 Cooper 5-speed, and does in or about 30 mpg (but I don't keep a check on it).


  • #57
    Max Power1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,272 ✭✭✭✭Max Power1


    <No Diesels!!!!!>


  • #58
    shawnee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,830 ✭✭✭shawnee


    My merc 280 ce usually delivers around 23 to 25 if driven carefully, however when I enjoy it and throw caution (and life is too short not to) it returns around 18mpg but for the occasional spin its feckin worth it :D;) as it puts the smile back on my face and also on the faces of enthusaists.:p


  • #59
    Marcusm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,834 ✭✭✭✭Marcusm


    Tank is about 22 gallons and I filled it up in Bangor (Wales not NI) so approximate 280 miles to London via motorway followed by 35 miles around town and I've about an 1/8th left. That's about 15mpg which is the worst I've had on a long distance run. Can usually get around 20 on a long motorway run.

    Confab: not sure why you have a loud edal, mine gurgles mightily even when idling.

    On the diesel front, any of you notice FF's proposal to abandon green diesel. Maybe hat's too OT.


  • #60
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,551 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Marcusm wrote: »
    Tank is about 22 gallons ..............

    What are you driving? :)


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  • #61
    101sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,884 ✭✭✭101sean


    Bet it's a V8 ;)


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