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** My fuel economy **
« on: November 09, 2008, 09:32:17 pm »
I have only been averaging 23 MPG since i got the coilovers fitted lowest was 18MPG  :ashamed: in wales  :chicken:.
What is your usual weekly average and what is your highest and lowest results.  :ashamed:  :rolleye:  :ashamed: :ashamed:
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Re: ** My fuel economy **
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2008, 09:33:56 pm »
Do you mean MPG my feline friend?  :signIWS:

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Re: ** My fuel economy **
« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2008, 09:38:03 pm »
weekly probably 19mpg, but lots of short journeys.

this week lowest 13mpg highest 37.something ?

all good though  :smiley:

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Re: ** My fuel economy **
« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2008, 09:39:32 pm »
Do you mean MPG my feline friend?  :signIWS:

Nobody likes a smart arse Mr Green. especially one who is right.  :chicken:  :party:  :P

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Re: ** My fuel economy **
« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2008, 09:42:14 pm »
Do you mean MPG my feline friend?  :signIWS:

Nobody likes a smart arse Mr Green. especially one who is right.  :chicken:  :party:  :P

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In answer to your question, I regularly achieve 34mpg + on my daily commute and my long term average is just over 29mpg. The worst I have ever seen is around 19mpg  :P

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Re: ** My fuel economy **
« Reply #5 on: November 09, 2008, 09:43:38 pm »
Average around 25mpg in city driving and, because I can't help myself, 30mpg on the motorways.

Today I was stuck at 60mph because of traffic and whether and was getting well over 50mpg for ages, but then it all cleared and I booted it  :grin:

The trouble with the GTI is I find it too difficult to not floor it given the first opportunity.

Lowest I've had is bout 20mpg but that was some hard driving.

The GTI isn't just a machine. It's very much a living, breathing thing.

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Re: ** My fuel economy **
« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2008, 09:44:12 pm »
my worse is about 21mpg, average around 26mpg (heavy traffic journey) and on long runs i have managed 36mpg (all with remap)

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Re: ** My fuel economy **
« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2008, 09:44:39 pm »
Long term is 26.9MPG over the past 8K Miles and highest is have seen is 35MPG on my typically daily commute.

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Re: ** My fuel economy **
« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2008, 10:07:28 pm »
NO NO NO not another MPG thread you crazy cats.......
get out and thrash it.
4th gear is even a bit risky in the current weather so my economy is brill at the mo :confused:
[ok, 27 average , >30 on mway , lowest 19  :happy2:]
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Re: ** My fuel economy **
« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2008, 10:12:13 pm »
Long term is 26.9MPG over the past 8K Miles and highest is have seen is 35MPG on my typically daily commute.
Those figures closely mirror mine.
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Re: ** My fuel economy **
« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2008, 10:13:00 pm »
Long term is 26.9MPG over the past 8K Miles and highest is have seen is 35MPG on my typically daily commute.
Those figures closely mirror mine.

think mine says 26.9 at the moment  :smiley:

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Re: ** My fuel economy **
« Reply #11 on: November 09, 2008, 10:13:32 pm »
NO NO NO not another MPG thread you crazy cats.......
get out and thrash it.
4th gear is even a bit risky in the current weather so my economy is brill at the mo :confused:
[ok, 27 average , >30 on mway , lowest 19  :happy2:]

I can see your point John_o but it is reasuring to know we have a car capable of some economic runs if we desire. Can't say many Ford ST/CTR drivers can say the same  :happy2:

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Re: ** My fuel economy **
« Reply #12 on: November 09, 2008, 10:54:14 pm »
 :P

My car's fuel econ.....

Worst : 32 (raping the arse outta it with this new map)
Best : 72 sitting at 56mph behind a line of lorry's from lincoln to s****horpe(A15)look on the map)
On a run : 54 (80-90 units)

MPG2 : 43 )this has never been reset since new (nealry at 18000 miles now in 6 months)

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Re: ** My fuel economy **
« Reply #13 on: November 09, 2008, 10:57:21 pm »
:P

My car's fuel econ.....

Worst : 32 (raping the arse outta it with this new map)
Best : 72 sitting at 56mph behind a line of lorry's from lincoln to s****horpe(A15)look on the map)
On a run : 54 (80-90 units)

MPG2 : 43 )this has never been reset since new (nealry at 18000 miles now in 6 months)



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Re: ** My fuel economy **
« Reply #14 on: November 09, 2008, 11:00:00 pm »
:P

My car's fuel econ.....

Worst : 32 (raping the arse outta it with this new map)
Best : 72 sitting at 56mph behind a line of lorry's from lincoln to s****horpe(A15)look on the map)
On a run : 54 (80-90 units)

MPG2 : 43 )this has never been reset since new (nealry at 18000 miles now in 6 months)



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BMW E92 335d M/Sport (351/520)
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Golf MK5 GT170 Diesel Sport (220/330)
Audi S4 (B6) - Noggy blue (366bhp)
Evo VI (6 ;) ) RSII - Scotia White (420bhp)
Astravan Sportive 1.9 CDTi - 190bhp
Astra GTE (MK2) Turbo (