st220 mpg?

[R6RY D]

Hi all, has anybody here got first hand experience of what the 3.0 st220's are like or fuel? and if so how many miles would you get to a tank? also anything to beware od when buying one?

[SoliD]

25mpg average, much less if hooning, maybe 33 on a run at 75-80.

Watch out for rear subframe issues, (clunking from rear) and rust around bottoms of the doors, other than that they are relatively reliable.

[a_bread]

They are known for being thirsty but I'm not sure if that's missing the point of what they are for. Also the petrol and road tax costs are (I think) priced in and help to explain why they cost a fair bit less than the same age BMW 330ci. I was torn between getting the st220 and the 330 two years ago and bought the 330, but the choice had nothing to do with fuel costs. It was more about the rwd balance and the more instantly torquey feel of the BMW. But I have had much higher depreciation on the 330. Plus you can also find more difference between maintenance costs of one car vs another even of the same model just by getting a really good example. I have driven another ST recently which felt better than the one I tried before. It even felt quicker than my 330 once you got some revs up.

[Podie]

25mpg round town, 30-32 on the motorway. Tends to be 1-2mpg more if using Super Unleaded.

[Magic919]

I used to get 250-300 miles per tank.

[Podie]

Mine has improved over time. I can see 340 miles from a tank on the motorway. Then again, at 70k a three litre is just breaking in...

[a_bread]

Oh to answer the original question about mpg, the friend who has recently bought the one which I was talking about said he gets slightly over 30 on a long run with lots of motorway cruising, but a mix of urban and country driving gets him 25. He says he could get more if it wasn't for the fact it just begs to be driven hard. It's no surprise with the amazing sound it makes.

[Podie]

a_bread - it's even better with a JP exhaust on it... howls, then pops and crackles on lift off.

[a_bread]

Podie said:

a_bread - it's even better with a JP exhaust on it... howls, then pops and crackles on lift off.

Stop!! as you can see I already slightly doubt the car choice I made! Lol

[Podie]

a_bread said:

Podie said:

a_bread - it's even better with a JP exhaust on it... howls, then pops and crackles on lift off.

Stop!! as you can see I already slightly doubt the car choice I made! Lol

330 is a great car - I needed a hatch and have a Blue Oval bias

[a_bread]

I bet the enhanced exhaust sounds fantastic

[R6RY D]

thanks for the responses, it sounds fairly reasonable to me

[T84]

25mpg doesn't sound too bad, I get 30 from my 1.8 Focus... Get it bought!

[Podie]

If budget allows, go for the facelift with the 6 speed box.

Watch for dropping rear bumper too...

[T84]

Any more opinions on this MPG, am interested myself as well!

Is a 15 mile commute, about 70% on motorways likely to get crap economy?

[Podie]

T84 said:

Any more opinions on this MPG, am interested myself as well!

Is a 15 mile commute, about 70% on motorways likely to get crap economy?

I'd expect to be around the 25mpg mark to be honest. I get that around town (6 speeder), and whilst I don't pootle about a great deal, I'm not on the rev limiter either.

[Witchfinder]

I mostly drive around town, and generally get between 21-22mpg. It's a thirsty car for what it is, but the noise it makes is so addictive.