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Title: Day to day mpg on a vr ?
Post by: spudboy6 on 07 January 2013, 23:56

I've finally parted with my xj8 which was my weekend guzzler doing 18-20 mpg and really fancy a vr6 as just doesn't do it for me .


So before I take the plunge what's the vr like on fuel ?

I don't expect anything great but it won't drink like that v8 !

Title: Re: Day to day mpg on a vr ?
Post by: Khare on 08 January 2013, 00:01

It won't be far off your XJ8  :smiley:

Title: Re: Day to day mpg on a vr ?
Post by: spudboy6 on 08 January 2013, 00:13

It was an impulse buy ... Went to an auction and bagged it for £895 ,  was classy and I work for a jag specialist so fixed it up nice but gee slow without the charger !

If I'm honest the consumption won't put me off the vr I've been after one for so long now and circumstances are right at the moment ,

Parkers said 30mpg , that's optimistic !

Title: Re: Day to day mpg on a vr ?
Post by: Khare on 08 January 2013, 00:26

30mpg on long motorway runs, around town low 20s.

Title: Re: Day to day mpg on a vr ?
Post by: leigh_harty on 08 January 2013, 09:47

Day to day miles... 80 miles to £20

Posible to see more, easy to see less

Title: Re: Day to day mpg on a vr ?
Post by: tweed on 08 January 2013, 10:15

I've done £20 in 30mins before  :laugh:

Title: Re: Day to day mpg on a vr ?
Post by: Junior74 on 08 January 2013, 10:31

Quote from: tweed on 08 January 2013, 10:15

I've done £20 in 30mins before  :laugh:

Brilliant!!!!

Title: Re: Day to day mpg on a vr ?
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 08 January 2013, 11:42

Mine pretty much averages 30mpg everywhere.

Title: Re: Day to day mpg on a vr ?
Post by: tweed on 08 January 2013, 13:33

My average is 19  :grin:

Title: Re: Day to day mpg on a vr ?
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 08 January 2013, 13:40

Quote from: tweed on 08 January 2013, 13:33

My average is 19  :grin:

Do you have brick for a right foot  :grin:

Title: Re: Day to day mpg on a vr ?
Post by: E36valver on 08 January 2013, 13:58

30mpg give or take is great for a v6!

Same mpg as my E36 318ti sport 1.9l 16v. long term I'm looking to upgrade that to an M3 evo or E36 Alpina & am currently looking for a 5dr Mk3 GTI 16v as an economical practical daily but if you can get 30 or more from a VR then I might go for one instead  :grin:

Title: Re: Day to day mpg on a vr ?
Post by: leigh_harty on 08 January 2013, 15:59

My vr had fuel fumes pumping out the exhaust... constant smell. not the most economical golf  :grin: :evil:

Title: Re: Day to day mpg on a vr ?
Post by: tweed on 08 January 2013, 16:59

Quote from: Gti_Jamo on 08 January 2013, 13:40

Quote from: tweed on 08 January 2013, 13:33

My average is 19  :grin:

Do you have brick for a right foot  :grin:

I think my sig pic gives everything away  :whistle:

Title: Re: Day to day mpg on a vr ?
Post by: VW BUSH on 08 January 2013, 21:44

Quote from: Gti_Jamo on 08 January 2013, 13:40

Quote from: tweed on 08 January 2013, 13:33

My average is 19  :grin:

Do you have brick for a right foot  :grin:

Webbed feet round his way :grin: