30000+ in an XK8 fuel economy question

[carlovers]

Hi guys first post Realised that instead of looking at new boring diesel mile munchers for about £6000 less than my £35000 limit i could get a 2004-5 dream car the xk8 coupe.

Problem is i do 70-160 miles a day within the M25.

What do you xk8 drivers manage to get mpg in the real world please.Your input would be very much appreciated.

[black1]

well 80mph on the motor way 27.6 mpg

round town,that depends how you drive you can get it into single figures !!

driven niceley i get 17mpg

[carlovers]

hi, didnt want to hear 17 hoping 23. Think im living in dreamland

[black1]

17 is wot i get in town witch is a small town, i would guess if you was sat in jams all day that could drop more !

[james S]

I have an xj8 which should be worse and never see less than 20mpg on the computer even when I spend lots of time in town. I rarely see much more than 22 however!. Sure if you are on a motorway run it can get into high 20s but on average its 21-22.

To be honest the costdifference in fuel between 20 and 23 really isn't that much over a year. If you want it buy it - what's the worst that can happen.

Actually I'll answerr that for you - sitting in a car that bores you, but costs you £5 a day less than the one you really want - thats the worst.

[sliced bread]

You could also try for the best of both worlds and get an LPG conversion done. One or two XK owners have and seem happy enough with the outcome.

[Triple7]

If you buy a 4.2ltr XK8, then low twenties would be a reality. They however would be in the teens, if you drive hard in stop start traffic. On the Motorway you will see 30MPG+

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[sunday-driver]

That's a heck of annual mileage. I think the fuel cost is one thing, but your real frustration would be range. 250 miles on a tank would see you forever filling up! The depreciation would also kill you because there's less appetite for a leggy XK than a leggy oil burner.

You have a great budget to find a nice performance diesel (a 535D or 335D would suit you well), but if you can compromise on the performance an XF diesel would be a lovely place to be whilst pounding those streets and has coupe-esq looks, ditto the Merc CLS 320CDI.

OR - buy a Mondeo TDI *and* an XK. Worth considering.

[carlovers]

Thanks for all your thoughts guys,yes its a step to far.Went to Chiltern ind. in herts with my partner sat in a few value for money unbelievable ie xkr conv 2002 25000 miles £25000 .

Have to say though in all honesty i felt very claustrophobic and i would never have got on with them which is a good thing!!!