The dreaded MPG question

CSK423 · 03-11-2008, 12:14 AM

Apologies if this has been asked before, I done a search on the forum and found no info.

I've been looking at the costs of buying a CSL and trying to keep it on the road financially. Probably not the top of most peeps agenda on here but can anybody advise on the fuel consumption ?

I done a quick guesstimate that these run at 20p a mile but I'm pretty sure that's not realisitic in day to day life

Thanks for any info

Bravo73 · 03-11-2008, 12:22 AM

22-24mpg average.

30ish at an 80mph cruise; 9-12 around the track.

CSK423 · 03-11-2008, 12:37 AM

So on Average then around 20p a mile.....

Best case 15p and......

Track case 48p :rolleyes:

Currently doing 2/3k miles a month meaning around £400 to 600.

Not TOO scary then

cheers

cslbecks · 03-11-2008, 09:54 AM

Im seeing an average of 19mpg on the computer - but thats shortish shuttle runs and once engine is warm its sport button ON and foot to floor!!

RichW · 03-11-2008, 11:15 AM

I find the fuel computer is 2-3mpg out - the wrong way :lol:

True mpg i get 23mpg @ 80mph cruise, but my car could well be mapped, not sure until i get her on the dyno.

cslbecks · 03-11-2008, 11:22 AM

Either way - i always fill up with Shell V-max/Optimax whatever its called - and i rarely get more than 200 miles to a full tank.

Bravo73 · 03-11-2008, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSK423

So on Average then around 20p a mile.....

No idea when it comes to 'pence per mile', I'm afraid. There seems little point trying to calculate it this way when petrol prices fluctuate so much...

GT TWO · 03-11-2008, 02:54 PM

Just drive it

**glendog74** · 03-11-2008, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cslbecks

i rarely get more than 200 miles to a full tank.

Blimey! :eek: Are you driving an Evo FQ340?!

I'm similar to Bravo73. If i'm very careful (boring) with the right foot, i can squeeze 350ish miles from a full tank. That's long haul motorway driving at a steady 85mph and a little 'A' roads 50-70mph.

My car is Stage 1 tune (370bhp running Shell V-Power)

cslbecks · 03-11-2008, 05:15 PM

Glen - im rarely "careful/boring" when driving the CSL - as soon as i hear that induction roar all hell breaks loose!! That said i genuinely dont believe its possible to get 350 miles to a tank - no way!!!!???? Are you sure that your Stage 1 tune didnt involve putting a diesel engine in as a replacement!!!??

03-11-2008, 12:14 AM	#1
CSK423 Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 6 Casino cash: $250	The dreaded MPG question Apologies if this has been asked before, I done a search on the forum and found no info. I've been looking at the costs of buying a CSL and trying to keep it on the road financially. Probably not the top of most peeps agenda on here but can anybody advise on the fuel consumption ? I done a quick guesstimate that these run at 20p a mile but I'm pretty sure that's not realisitic in day to day life Thanks for any info

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Bravo73 S3 - On the open road Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 91 Casino cash: $675	22-24mpg average. 30ish at an 80mph cruise; 9-12 around the track.

03-11-2008, 12:37 AM	#3
CSK423 Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 6 Casino cash: $250	So on Average then around 20p a mile..... Best case 15p and...... Track case 48p :rolleyes: Currently doing 2/3k miles a month meaning around £400 to 600. Not TOO scary then cheers

03-11-2008, 09:54 AM	#4
cslbecks S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London, Essex Posts: 178 Casino cash: $250	Im seeing an average of 19mpg on the computer - but thats shortish shuttle runs and once engine is warm its sport button ON and foot to floor!!

03-11-2008, 11:22 AM	#6
cslbecks S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London, Essex Posts: 178 Casino cash: $250	Either way - i always fill up with Shell V-max/Optimax whatever its called - and i rarely get more than 200 miles to a full tank.

03-11-2008, 05:15 PM	#10
cslbecks S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London, Essex Posts: 178 Casino cash: $250	Glen - im rarely "careful/boring" when driving the CSL - as soon as i hear that induction roar all hell breaks loose!! That said i genuinely dont believe its possible to get 350 miles to a tank - no way!!!!???? Are you sure that your Stage 1 tune didnt involve putting a diesel engine in as a replacement!!!??