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25.9 claimed for manual / 28.0 claimed for PDK: https://www.porsche.com/uk/models/?compare=982161
Can get over 30 on my 2.5F4T, but people don't like them
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Can get over 30 on my 2.5F4T, but people don't like them
lolFnumber1user said:
25.9 claimed for manual / 28.0 claimed for PDK: https://www.porsche.com/uk/models/?compare=982161
Can get over 30 on my 2.5F4T, but people don't like them lol
Thanks, the claimed figures I could live with. The actuals would be great if they delivered like your 2.5FT.Can get over 30 on my 2.5F4T, but people don't like them
lolThank you for the replies. Quoted MPGs look palatable given the car will be used as a daily. I have a 16 mile commute all on A roads with no stop starts so optimistic it will deliver more than my M4. I know the outlay is big, but at least the car will work as a daily and shouldn’t plummet in value like the M4.
I certainly would not expect it to be any better than the BMW. I very rarely average over 20MPG in my 718 Spyder over a tankful. More like high teens. I did the Ring and back last summer and got 20MPG not including the track work. I would be astonished if you could get anywhere near 30MPG over a tankful, you would have to drive like a nun, which is not the point of these cars is it?
At least it’s not a 981 GT4, they are truly dreadful for economy in my experience.
At least it’s not a 981 GT4, they are truly dreadful for economy in my experience.
keo said:
bigmowley said:
At least it’s not a 981 GT4, they are truly dreadful for economy in my experience.
On the motorway I have got over 30mpg in mine. It’s lower when I go for a fun drive. But I don’t think they are that bad. Granted I don’t use it daily.
I think it averaged 23MPG for the entire trip despite being gently driven. That was by far the best I ever got from it.
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keo said:
bigmowley said:
At least it’s not a 981 GT4, they are truly dreadful for economy in my experience.
On the motorway I have got over 30mpg in mine. It’s lower when I go for a fun drive. But I don’t think they are that bad. Granted I don’t use it daily.Not a GT4 but I had a Boxster S (987 3.2 engine). Technology has moved on a lot since then no doubt. I used to average approx 23mpg on my 70 mile round trip commute (75% motorway). The problem I had was that I found it nigh on impossible to drive without ringing the revs out, the noise was so addictive! A GT4 obviously a lot more power. Guess it come down to how restrained you can be (imagine a GT4 will be even more addictive to rev out)!
RTA3 said:
This is helpful. I won’t drive it like a nun, but not always up for a a spirited drive to work early in the morning when you are set for a long hard day. If I can get around 25mpg on journeys like this, I would be more than happy.
I'm interested in your thought process. Why do you want something like this for a daily when you won't be using it to full potential? Why not have something basic for regular commuting and the GTS for fun and the occasional commute when you feel like it? Obviously not saying anything's wrong with your choice but just keen to understand why if MPG is a concern. Lonely said:
RTA3 said:
This is helpful. I won’t drive it like a nun, but not always up for a a spirited drive to work early in the morning when you are set for a long hard day. If I can get around 25mpg on journeys like this, I would be more than happy.
I'm interested in your thought process. Why do you want something like this for a daily when you won't be using it to full potential? Why not have something basic for regular commuting and the GTS for fun and the occasional commute when you feel like it? Obviously not saying anything's wrong with your choice but just keen to understand why if MPG is a concern. Have you factored in the actual difference in cost for a year of running an average of 18mpg, 23mpg, and 28mpg?
Work that out in absolute terms and if the additional yearly cost for the lowest figure is outweighed (subjectively, to you) by the experience in owning the car then you're laughing, as you should hit more than 18mpg! If not, you can work out exactly what figure you feel comfortable with ...
Example, assuming 10k miles as your yearly commute, 98 RON average price in the UK:
10k miles / 18mpg = 556 imperial gallons x 4.54609 = 2526 litres x £1.386 = £3500 per year
10k miles / 23mpg = 435 imperial gallons x 4.54609 = 1977 litres x £1.386 = £2740 per year; which is ~ £63 per month saving
10k miles / 28mpg = 357 imperial gallons x 4.54609 = 1624 litres x £1.386 = £2250 per year; which is ~ £104 per month saving
Is £104 per month acceptable for you? Is £63 per month acceptable?
Adjust mileage and mpg figures as you see fit.
This is the best way to work this out IMO (unless a form of emissions tax comes into play, which I doubt it will for you) as you look at what actual cost you consider acceptable rather than having an arbitrary mpg figure which may not relate (i.e. if your commute is 5k miles per year, it will only cost you an additional £52 per month (less than one fill-up) to run a car with 18mpg vs one with 28mpg, which may be worth the difference for a 4.0L Porsche ...???)
[I think you will hit 23mpg or better easily (likely more), if you drive the commute as a commute]
[This doesn't factor in likely more expensive parts & service costs - after initial free period - of owning a 4.0L Porsche vs a M4 but also doesn't factor in the likely much better residuals when you come to sell the car ... I'd bet, in real terms, you'd be quids-in with the Porsche vs the M4]
Work that out in absolute terms and if the additional yearly cost for the lowest figure is outweighed (subjectively, to you) by the experience in owning the car then you're laughing, as you should hit more than 18mpg! If not, you can work out exactly what figure you feel comfortable with ...
Example, assuming 10k miles as your yearly commute, 98 RON average price in the UK:
10k miles / 18mpg = 556 imperial gallons x 4.54609 = 2526 litres x £1.386 = £3500 per year
10k miles / 23mpg = 435 imperial gallons x 4.54609 = 1977 litres x £1.386 = £2740 per year; which is ~ £63 per month saving
10k miles / 28mpg = 357 imperial gallons x 4.54609 = 1624 litres x £1.386 = £2250 per year; which is ~ £104 per month saving
Is £104 per month acceptable for you? Is £63 per month acceptable?
Adjust mileage and mpg figures as you see fit.
This is the best way to work this out IMO (unless a form of emissions tax comes into play, which I doubt it will for you) as you look at what actual cost you consider acceptable rather than having an arbitrary mpg figure which may not relate (i.e. if your commute is 5k miles per year, it will only cost you an additional £52 per month (less than one fill-up) to run a car with 18mpg vs one with 28mpg, which may be worth the difference for a 4.0L Porsche ...???)
[I think you will hit 23mpg or better easily (likely more), if you drive the commute as a commute]
[This doesn't factor in likely more expensive parts & service costs - after initial free period - of owning a 4.0L Porsche vs a M4 but also doesn't factor in the likely much better residuals when you come to sell the car ... I'd bet, in real terms, you'd be quids-in with the Porsche vs the M4]
Edited by Evo9lution on Monday 3rd May 23:35
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