Realistic MPG figures please

[jer840]

Hello,
It probably seems slightly strange to be comtemplating MPG figures before buying a Wedge, but I'm currently running a Turbo Technics Range Rover Classic which yields between 10 and 15mpg around town/if driven fairly lively and must run Premium fuel at 8p per litre more than unleaded.

I'm moving house and will be increasing my current commute from a couple of miles to 20 per day. I'm not expecting to save loads of money, but am thinking that a potential fuel saving with a Wedge may cover my annual tax and insurance and give me a good excuse to buy one!

I'd prefer a V8 than the V6, but would be interested in learning what people get from different models both around town and on runs.

Thanks
Liz

[Mr Tank]

Liz

In my 350i I get an ave of 22 mpg.

andy

[ROOODBOY]

I'm averaging 21npg - 350I.

It's about the same as I got from my old Capri 2.8I, so I'm guessing a V6 Wedge won't be too much different.

[B-Reight]

Look at you lot with your sensible, economical 350s

My 390se averages 16mpg, though i don't often drive it sensibly.

[jmorgan]

Won't tell you mine then, but it isn't a 350......

[adam quantrill]

19

[James MK]

My 280 really tried to give me 30, but never quite made it

[mikesp]

My 400SE varies between about 15mpg around town, 20ish on mixed running, and up to 25 on a long run with no towns. We wont talk about the enthusiastic driving mpg though!

[Grady]

No way to tell since it only takes 7-8 gallons to fill the two 7 point something gallon tanks.

But I wouldn't put "economy" high on the reasons (justifications?) for owning one.

[honourablepickle]

did 400 miles this weekend up to north wales and about
all on A roads or lanes - thrashing the car a fair bit
average 19mpg

[KelWedge]

14 is nice, not nice very often

[Dave Meredith]

If I've just been paid it's 15mpg. If I'm a long way from pay-day I'll be doing
a steady 50/60mph on the motorway getting 35mpg. Yes folks that's 35 - with my slippers on!

[TVRleigh_BBWR]

Your get 4-6 on a track,
But used to get about 24 in the 400Se if taken very easy.

[convert]

About 18mpg in general everyday driving, 24 driving like a granny and less than 12 when ragging the arse of the 350i.

[pwd95]

My old 400 used to do around 25, but the bigger engines (4.5 & 5 litre) are probably in to the teens. Low 20's on a run.

[pistolar]

STOP STOP STOP
Is this the Chimp section or the Hardcore Wedgers who put their roofs down. Stop bloody talking about MPG, just drive it like you stole it and enjoy.

[TVRleigh_BBWR]

pwd95 said:

My old 400 used to do around 25, but the bigger engines (4.5 & 5 litre) are probably in to the teens. Low 20's on a run.

I would not think bigger engine cars would be any less efficient if they was driven economicly esp as the cars are the same weight and drag. yes if you are pushing them hard.

[dixiebabes]

Never worked it out but i get 2000 smiles per gallon when i drive like a crazy assed fool.

Dix

Edited by dixiebabes on Monday 12th July 17:01

[GV]

pistolar said:

STOP STOP STOP
Is this the Chimp section or the Hardcore Wedgers who put their roofs down. Stop bloody talking about MPG, just drive it like you stole it and enjoy.

YEAH YEAH STOP FECKING WORRYING ABOUT THE MPG.....JUST DRIVE THE BASTAAD!!

[KelWedge]

Me, I no worry with MPG (14 ish) Yes I drive it, have worry about next Credit Card bill as done 1350 miles last month!