GTD - How many miles till I realise my economy and performance gains?

[Duroo72]

Title says it all really!

I've had my GTD a little over 2 weeks and have covered 1300+miles at want point mileage wise have you guys felt the engine looser enough to realise your full performance and economy gains?

Thanks in advance.

[monkeyhanger]

My dad has a huge mileage headstart on me - he is up to 12k miles in his GTD, had his first service at 9.5k miles and hasn't seen any appreciable gains in mpg or performance, it is as it was when new on 1st July. Anyone expecting the GTD to be significantly better on the MPG than it's predecessor is probably going to be disappointed. Expect 45-47mpg on short journeys (less than 15 miles) in the winter, 50-52mpg in the summer, and maybe pushing 58mpg on a long trip in the summer without driving like a nun.

[Gordor]

I kept mine to 2000 revs for the 1st 1000 miles and then 3000 revs for the next 1000 miles....now I drive it like I stole it when I can. As for the mpg...read the other thread and be disappointed 

[2014GTi]

My Polo didn't start giving better mpg until is passed 20k miles.

[monkeyhanger]

My Polo didn't start giving better mpg until is passed 20k miles.

When it got some new and less thirsty tyres? Never seen appreciable gains in 7 VW TDIs bought new, apart from the 10% split between summer and winter. Never really kept a single previous VW beyond 29k miles though, I must admit.

[2014GTi]

My Polo didn't start giving better mpg until is passed 20k miles.

When it got some new and less thirsty tyres? Never seen appreciable gains in 7 VW TDIs bought new, apart from the 10% split between summer and winter. Never really kept a single previous VW beyond 29k miles though, I must admit.

Nope, it had the same set of tyres for 51.5k miles and only then it just needed some fronts 
I saw a easy 10mpg improvement after then car passed 20k miles since new. 

[Gordor]

My Polo didn't start giving better mpg until is passed 20k miles.

When it got some new and less thirsty tyres? Never seen appreciable gains in 7 VW TDIs bought new, apart from the 10% split between summer and winter. Never really kept a single previous VW beyond 29k miles though, I must admit.

Nope, it had the same set of tyres for 51.5k miles and only then it just needed some fronts 
I saw a easy 10mpg improvement after then car passed 20k miles since new. 

51.5k miles??

[2014GTi]

My Polo didn't start giving better mpg until is passed 20k miles.

When it got some new and less thirsty tyres? Never seen appreciable gains in 7 VW TDIs bought new, apart from the 10% split between summer and winter. Never really kept a single previous VW beyond 29k miles though, I must admit.

Nope, it had the same set of tyres for 51.5k miles and only then it just needed some fronts 
I saw a easy 10mpg improvement after then car passed 20k miles since new. 

51.5k miles??

Yes you read right, I was more like 51,600miles approx, two tyres cost £135 fitted.
Paid for just 1 service at £279.00 since new as the rest were done every 10k miles part of the service pack
Road tax = zero
Consistently getting 70-75mpg over 41miles commuting

 

[Duroo72]

Cheers for the reply guys, Monkeyhangers variable mpg figures are fine by me as I have a fuel card, I'm more interested if the performance improves with age.
I haven't hammered mine but from day 1 took it to around 4k rpm and in the last week neared the 5k limit half a dozen times seems quick enough but traction is utter rubbish mine  spins it wheels into 3rd without too much effort!
 Without entering the whole tyre thing as posted elsewhere I've got bridgestones nuff said! Roll on my Michelin replacements, anyone have any idea how many miles the fronts will last on a GTD? My Mk5 GT 170 would do around 20k on its fronts.

[mon2s]

Well, this all sounds good to me.  I've just sold my 2013 Merc A220 back to the dealer over a few issues but the mpg on that car was shocking.  Mid to high 30's from a supposedly efficient diesel.  I know its not my driving style as my previous TT and Golf GT were both pretty good.  Can't wait for my GTD!