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Daz!!Best I've ever got is 27mpg out of my 500, mind you it was all motorway, late at night and doing about 65mph.
Usually average around 22-23 on a journey involving motorways and A/B-roads with a little spirited driving
Although these days im getting around 12-14 driving to work and back at rush hour which still isn't bad for such a motor!
Usually average around 22-23 on a journey involving motorways and A/B-roads with a little spirited driving
Although these days im getting around 12-14 driving to work and back at rush hour which still isn't bad for such a motor!
We stayed in Monte Carlo, spending 441 euro on fuel and another 20ltr when I got back home to fill the tank back up to measure the mpg. We went this summer and I think it worked out to be about £410 with the exchange rate at the time. I also used Shell V power at every fill up.
Don't forget the tolls if you want a quick run down, add another £180 or more if my memory is correct.
We went from Portsmouth to L'Havre as we live in Waterlooville.
Don't forget the tolls if you want a quick run down, add another £180 or more if my memory is correct.
We went from Portsmouth to L'Havre as we live in Waterlooville.
SUMMER 2011
THE TRIP:
WATFORD (Herts) -
STRASBOURG (Alsace) -
ANNECY (Rhône-Alpes) -
VILLEFRANCHE SUR MER (cote d'azur) -
BUGGIO (Italy) -
VILLEFRANCHE SUR MER (cote d'azur) -
SAULIEU (Burgundy) -
WATFORD (Herts)
LOTS OF LOCAL AREA DAY TRIPS IN BETWEEN:
ALSACE WINE ROUTE
PROVENCE VILLAGES
ALPES MARITIMES (two Chimps hooning in the mountains, not so good for MPG)
BURGUNDY VINEYARDS & VILLAGES
ECT, ECT
THE SATS:
DAYS = 14
MILES = 2163
GALLONS = 83.6
AV MPG = 25.87
ENGINE OIL = 0.75 Litres
DRIVING STYLE:
MOTORWAY = 80 - 85 mph
IN THE MOUNTAINS (With another Chimp, no wife) = Rapid
STUCK IDLING IN HOT FRENCH TRAFFIC JAMS = A fair bit
TOWN DRIVING = Some, but tried to avoid it
THE COSTS:
FERRY = £41.00
FUEL = £522.42
TOLL CHARGES = £158.29
HOTELS = £762.00
TOTAL: £1,983.71 (shared 50:50 with the wife)
PERSONAL SPENDING MONEY (includes restaurants, self catering groceries, wine, more wine, ect): £500.00 Each
WORTH EVERY PENNY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0at_Gn06D5c
THE TRIP:
WATFORD (Herts) -
STRASBOURG (Alsace) -
ANNECY (Rhône-Alpes) -
VILLEFRANCHE SUR MER (cote d'azur) -
BUGGIO (Italy) -
VILLEFRANCHE SUR MER (cote d'azur) -
SAULIEU (Burgundy) -
WATFORD (Herts)
LOTS OF LOCAL AREA DAY TRIPS IN BETWEEN:
ALSACE WINE ROUTE
PROVENCE VILLAGES
ALPES MARITIMES (two Chimps hooning in the mountains, not so good for MPG)
BURGUNDY VINEYARDS & VILLAGES
ECT, ECT
THE SATS:
DAYS = 14
MILES = 2163
GALLONS = 83.6
AV MPG = 25.87
ENGINE OIL = 0.75 Litres
DRIVING STYLE:
MOTORWAY = 80 - 85 mph
IN THE MOUNTAINS (With another Chimp, no wife) = Rapid
STUCK IDLING IN HOT FRENCH TRAFFIC JAMS = A fair bit
TOWN DRIVING = Some, but tried to avoid it
THE COSTS:
FERRY = £41.00
FUEL = £522.42
TOLL CHARGES = £158.29
HOTELS = £762.00
TOTAL: £1,983.71 (shared 50:50 with the wife)
PERSONAL SPENDING MONEY (includes restaurants, self catering groceries, wine, more wine, ect): £500.00 Each
WORTH EVERY PENNY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0at_Gn06D5c
Edited by Chimpafrolic on Friday 21st October 17:51
Goaty Bill said:
In a 500?!?!
Best check that all your injectors are working!
I would also check there isn't a 1 inch stone wedged under the loud pedal!Best check that all your injectors are working!
On a serious note, it is suprising what these cars can return. I was in Germany last year and I filled up at the start of the day. It pished down the whole day which meant sticking to 60-80mph constantly.
The result was almost 300 miles to the tank and 29mpg. I hope never to beat this statistic, I'm sure trying to set a new lowest mpg record will be a bit more fun.
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