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Andy131 Member Since: 09 Dec 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 2181 |
Mines an 08 Auto with 93k on the clock, around town I would expect 22-24mpg, Motorway at 70 I would expect 28-31 depending on the fuel type.
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22nd Jul 2013 5:57 pm |
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Past master Member Since: 30 Jun 2010 Location: Isle of Ely Posts: 2710 |
That could be the explanation for the low mpg!!! |
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23rd Jul 2013 1:09 pm |
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mozz Member Since: 22 Jul 2013 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 6 |
to be honest, the first time we drove it and reset the MPG monitor, we were driving like old ladies, however i did try out the sport mode, which probably blew it out! |
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23rd Jul 2013 1:12 pm |
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smr.ward Member Since: 21 Jul 2013 Location: Norwich Posts: 14 |
We have owned our MY08 TD4 for 3 years and averaged around 31mpg over 24,000 miles. It is fitted with roof bars and rails which will make a slight difference. Steve
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26th Jul 2013 10:48 pm |
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Splash Member Since: 20 Apr 2012 Location: Abruzzo Posts: 23 |
Some stats for those of you interested.I have just returned from an 1800km trip from central Italy to S of France and back. Mostly m/way with about 250k town and cross country roads. Very hot weather so a/c on all the time. Two adults with luggage. Cruise control on whenever possible. Average fuel was 34 mpg ( 8.3l/100km). On m/ways speed was legal limit, usually 130kph( 80mph). I add 2t oil, 300cc per tankful and buy the basic diesel on offer. Tyres at recommended pressure. 15k km on the clock. I pass about 85% of other road users so do not drive like a Happy enough with the consumption and a very comfortable car for long trips. In fact as comfy as a 2 litre Golf I used to own, which was also a good long distance vehicle. 2012 SD4 S, Fuji White ( sometimes). Slushbox. |
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30th Jul 2013 5:00 pm |
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koolandy Member Since: 26 Nov 2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 28 |
I am commuting between London and Bristol and have been experimenting.
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4th Aug 2013 7:50 pm |
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Splash Member Since: 20 Apr 2012 Location: Abruzzo Posts: 23 |
Hi Koolandy, looking back through the (many) pages of MPG entries they are certainly all over the place. Is yours a manual box? And what's your cruise speed? Your 42 is an enormous 30% gain over mine.
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5th Aug 2013 8:09 am |
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koolandy Member Since: 26 Nov 2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 28 |
Just did 40mpg on today's run keeping to around 70mph.
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5th Aug 2013 4:40 pm |
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Splash Member Since: 20 Apr 2012 Location: Abruzzo Posts: 23 |
Koolandy, my wifes' occasional pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Ikea gave me the opportunity today to try to emulate your mpg figures. 1, Get up to speed on m/way, exactly 70mph measured by Tom tom. 2, turn on cruise control, 3, Reset the computer. 4, Register amazement as nearly all the cars and vans on the road overtake me, except for the Fiat pandas who realise that they may pass you downhill but will definitely be overhauled again on the next incline.5, explain, to wifes comment of ''why are you driving so slowly today?'' that empirical experimentation underway. 6, Arrive at the Danish temple, ( just 300 yards away from the m/way exit toll-station)... 7, buy...whatever, then return on exactly same route. Check consumption immediately on exiting M/way.
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6th Aug 2013 1:56 pm |
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20090 |
After have a couple of weeks Down in the Cotswolds I found I had better mpg than been up in leeds
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11th Aug 2013 11:11 am |
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taztastic Member Since: 03 Feb 2011 Location: North West Posts: 8652 |
Earlier this week, filled up on Texaco supreme or whatever it is, drove to Stafford services, received an e-mail, very bad one, drove back to office in a furious frame of mind, on the private road at my disposal I was travelling at 90+ for miles on end, got back to Accrington.....39.7mpg.
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11th Aug 2013 12:43 pm |
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WarriorBez Member Since: 29 Jan 2012 Location: rugby Posts: 539 |
I get between 22 and 24mpg in my Warrior so this makes any Freelander look good! But I just couldn't go back to driving a car after 7 years of owning 4x4's so there is no point moaning, the freelander does 10mpg more at around 33! So that's very good in comparison and I'm more than happy with that Black FL2
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11th Aug 2013 12:50 pm |
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shamus5178 Member Since: 28 Sep 2012 Location: Ashford Posts: 197 |
I own a FL2 HSE. It's an oil burning tractor, has the aero dynamics of a breeze block. Am lucky if I get 30-32 mpg on a daily basis but I don't care. If I wanted better mpg I would buy something smaller and boring, but I don't want to. I drive an FL2 because I want to and can |
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11th Aug 2013 4:37 pm |
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fredastaire Member Since: 03 Dec 2012 Location: Holbrook Posts: 721 |
I have just sent the following to Mike at LR
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12th Aug 2013 9:21 am |
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