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John Hutch · 27th August 2010, 15:56

Hi
My petrol 75SE is giving 44.8mpg at the moment, on a mix of town centre and motorway drivng. And no- I don't get overtaken by old ladies on push bikes

Zub · 27th August 2010, 18:25

MG ZT CDTI+ 135 Auto, 31mpg

surely should do better? Mind you, mainly in city driving (London!)

Oh yes and first post! hello all.

Luked · 27th August 2010, 19:22

I drive into Central London every day from Hertfordshire, so hardly economical driving conditions. With the ammount of slow or stationary traffic, it's more a case of hours per galon rather than miles per gallon. I do avoid paying the nasty £8/day congestion charge though due to my 2.5 V6 auto being LPG.

On LPG she returns an average of 21mpg (equates to approx 37mpg based on petrol prices). If I run her on petrol instead of LPG I can get upto 32mpg on motorway runs.

I did a motorway run upto Coventry yestersay on LPG and my brim to brim calculation was 25mpg, I was in a rush though.

I often consider running a more economic car but the sheer magic that is the V6 growl everytime you pull away from a red light (and there are millions of the damn things in London) is simply wonderful.

Perhaps you diesels owners might want to consider playing a CD of V6 engine noises whilst driving....

sjc · 28th August 2010, 11:54

I recently did a brim to brim test, half the tank was a 2x 140 mile motorway trip ( which may or may not have been slightly above the NSL) and the rest consisted of my 16 mile commutes to work.Worked out at 28.8mpg ( 2.5 Auto) which will do.
As a comparision, frien has got one of those Lexus 4X4 electric hybrid things, and can't get anywhere near that!

lady zed · 28th August 2010, 13:45

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Originally Posted by John Hutch

Hi
My petrol 75SE is giving 44.8mpg at the moment, on a mix of town centre and motorway drivng. And no- I don't get overtaken by old ladies on push bikes

That's incredible, I don't even get that in my diesel!!!! What's your secret?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zub

MG ZT CDTI+ 135 Auto, 31mpg

surely should do better? Mind you, mainly in city driving (London!)

Oh yes and first post! hello all.

Welcome to the forum. Driving in London I don't think I'd fare much better to be honest. Just console yourself with how bad it would be if it were a petrol!!

djw40 · 28th August 2010, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zub

MG ZT CDTI+ 135 Auto, 31mpg

surely should do better? Mind you, mainly in city driving (London!)

Oh yes and first post! hello all.

Yep about the same for my auto diesel round town though am overdue a service....... (115)

wraymond · 28th August 2010, 14:16

I tried lifting my right foot but couldn't manage it. Hereditary/Genetic problem I think. Then I turned the seat memory off and moved the seat back one notch. That worked. Got around an extra 5 mpg. Thinking of a patent now.

sjc · 28th August 2010, 15:20

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Originally Posted by wraymond

I tried lifting my right foot but couldn't manage it. Hereditary/Genetic problem I think. Then I turned the seat memory off and moved the seat back one notch. That worked. Got around an extra 5 mpg. Thinking of a patent now.

If you patent the one notch =5 mpg, I'm going to patent 2 notches = 10mpg!

wraymond · 28th August 2010, 16:04

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Originally Posted by sjc

If you patent the one notch =5 mpg, I'm going to patent 2 notches = 10mpg!

This could end up with a back-seat driver.

rrobson · 29th August 2010, 01:09

generaly, i get about 25 mpg, but i travel short distances to work, so i dont expect much. however the best (or should i say worst) was 250 miles to a tank, which works out at about 18 mpg. no idea how i managed it though

27th August 2010, 15:56	#11
John Hutch Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Warrington Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Economy Hi My petrol 75SE is giving 44.8mpg at the moment, on a mix of town centre and motorway drivng. And no- I don't get overtaken by old ladies on push bikes

27th August 2010, 19:22	#13
Luked Regular poster Facelift ROVER 75 Contemporary SE V6 Auto LPG (54 plate) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bishops Stortford, Herts Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I drive into Central London every day from Hertfordshire, so hardly economical driving conditions. With the ammount of slow or stationary traffic, it's more a case of hours per galon rather than miles per gallon. I do avoid paying the nasty £8/day congestion charge though due to my 2.5 V6 auto being LPG. On LPG she returns an average of 21mpg (equates to approx 37mpg based on petrol prices). If I run her on petrol instead of LPG I can get upto 32mpg on motorway runs. I did a motorway run upto Coventry yestersay on LPG and my brim to brim calculation was 25mpg, I was in a rush though. I often consider running a more economic car but the sheer magic that is the V6 growl everytime you pull away from a red light (and there are millions of the damn things in London) is simply wonderful. Perhaps you diesels owners might want to consider playing a CD of V6 engine noises whilst driving.... __________________ Regards, Luked Rover 75, 2004, 2.5 V6, Contemporary SE, Landi Renzo LPG __________________________________________________ ___ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

28th August 2010, 11:54	#14
sjc Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T 180 Sports +, 2007 completely restored XJ 4.2 LWB Sovereign,Noble M400,LR Discovery 3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Little Baddow Posts: 1,315 Thanks: 65 Thanked 148 Times in 70 Posts	I recently did a brim to brim test, half the tank was a 2x 140 mile motorway trip ( which may or may not have been slightly above the NSL) and the rest consisted of my 16 mile commutes to work.Worked out at 28.8mpg ( 2.5 Auto) which will do. As a comparision, frien has got one of those Lexus 4X4 electric hybrid things, and can't get anywhere near that! __________________ The 75... " It's lovely isn't it ? Makes you wonder why people are obsessed with modern rubbish". Tiff Needell Last edited by sjc; 28th August 2010 at 11:56..

28th August 2010, 14:16	#17
wraymond This is my second home 75 Auto 2.5 SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Westcliff on Sea Posts: 5,195 Thanks: 423 Thanked 1,680 Times in 1,014 Posts	Mpg I tried lifting my right foot but couldn't manage it. Hereditary/Genetic problem I think. Then I turned the seat memory off and moved the seat back one notch. That worked. Got around an extra 5 mpg. Thinking of a patent now.

29th August 2010, 01:09	#20
rrobson I really should get out more....... 75 tourer cdti, MG ZS 180, nissan terrano & 1.8t rover 25 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pontefract Posts: 2,644 Thanks: 17 Thanked 295 Times in 218 Posts	generaly, i get about 25 mpg, but i travel short distances to work, so i dont expect much. however the best (or should i say worst) was 250 miles to a tank, which works out at about 18 mpg. no idea how i managed it though __________________ How to view a car - everything you need to help you inspect a used car VIS motor tester avalible to local members Injector removal tool and auto gearbox pressure tester now available

27th August 2010, 18:25	#12
Zub Newbie MG ZT+ 135 CDTi Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: London Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	MG ZT CDTI+ 135 Auto, 31mpg surely should do better? Mind you, mainly in city driving (London!) Oh yes and first post! hello all.