Omega Owners Forum

Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Marks DTM Calib on 18 June 2008, 10:36:47

Title: Quite pleased.....
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 18 June 2008, 10:36:47
Had to go to Coventry on buisness yesterday in the mig and thought I had better check the mpg so reset the trip computer (which I have in the past confirmed is accurate) and set off.

So, 96 miles from door to door and back.....38.2mpg at a constant 67mph when cruising.

This is pretty key to me as I have accepted a job on Coventry and will have to commute whilst we try to sell the house and move......and at 500 miles per week I need to be getting reasonable fuel consumption!
Title: Re: Quite pleased.....
Post by: Jimbob on 18 June 2008, 10:38:51
Gotta be happy with that  :y
Title: Re: Quite pleased.....
Post by: JiMbOb789 on 18 June 2008, 10:49:31
i might gove it a go myself ::) :y
Title: Re: Quite pleased.....
Post by: Entwood on 18 June 2008, 10:52:46
LPG it .. :) at 500 miles a week you'll pay for it in the time it takes to find a house, buy it, sell your house, and move   :y :y
Title: Re: Quite pleased.....
Post by: JiMbOb789 on 18 June 2008, 10:54:56
Quote
LPG it .. :) at 500 miles a week you'll pay for it in the time it takes to find a house, buy it, sell your house, and move   :y :y

 :y
How much does LPG cost to buy and for someone to fit it?
Title: Re: Quite pleased.....
Post by: Entwood on 18 June 2008, 11:05:58
I paid £1850 + VAT for my install .. but it is the BRC system and I plan to keep the car a long time .. you can get it done for half that...

On LPG I'm costing 14.46 pence/mile instead of the 24.63 pence/mile that petrol costs me ... saving 10 pence/mile or £90 a month depending how you see it. (900 miles a month).

If you are doing 2000 miles a month thats £200 off your fuel bill .... would pay for a DIY system in 4 months !!! ...  and I don't know the housing market in Nottingham/Coventry .. but round here most folks are taking 10-12 months to move .. :(

It was both a "tongue in cheek" comment and semi-serious .. :)
Title: Re: Quite pleased.....
Post by: JiMbOb789 on 18 June 2008, 11:07:41
Quote
I paid £1850 + VAT for my install .. but it is the BRC system and I plan to keep the car a long time .. you can get it done for half that...

On LPG I'm costing 14.46 pence/mile instead of the 24.63 pence/mile that petrol costs me ... saving 10 pence/mile or £90 a month depending how you see it. (900 miles a month).

If you are doing 2000 miles a month thats £200 off your fuel bill .... would pay for a DIY system in 4 months !!! ...  and I don't know the housing market in Cottingham/Coventry .. but round here most folks are taking 10-12 months to move .. :(

It was both a "tongue in cheek" comment and semi-serious .. :)

if i wasnt moving i would seriously consider it, thats a lot of money you can save, didnt know it was that much :o :y
Title: Re: Quite pleased.....
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 18 June 2008, 11:11:40
Quote
Had to go to Coventry on buisness yesterday in the mig and thought I had better check the mpg so reset the trip computer (which I have in the past confirmed is accurate) and set off.

So, 96 miles from door to door and back.....38.2mpg at a constant 67mph when cruising.

This is pretty key to me as I have accepted a job on Coventry and will have to commute whilst we try to sell the house and move......and at 500 miles per week I need to be getting reasonable fuel consumption!

Mark - gas it mate. If you want, I'll give Jeremy a call and negotiate a kit for you?

It's a no braner for someone like you who can DIY.
Title: Re: Quite pleased.....
Post by: Martin_1962 on 18 June 2008, 13:39:04
Quote
Had to go to Coventry on buisness yesterday in the mig and thought I had better check the mpg so reset the trip computer (which I have in the past confirmed is accurate) and set off.

So, 96 miles from door to door and back.....38.2mpg at a constant 67mph when cruising.

This is pretty key to me as I have accepted a job on Coventry and will have to commute whilst we try to sell the house and move......and at 500 miles per week I need to be getting reasonable fuel consumption!

LPG it and save even more - 15 weeks at that rate
Title: Re: Quite pleased.....
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 18 June 2008, 15:32:00
Congrats for your new job.. :y
Title: Re: Quite pleased.....
Post by: Jay w on 18 June 2008, 17:09:27
LPG it......

you would get your money back no problems
Title: Re: Quite pleased.....
Post by: Dazzler on 18 June 2008, 17:11:08
Quote
LPG it......

you would get your money back no problems
It does seem to be the way forward at the moment ;D
Title: Re: Quite pleased.....
Post by: Jimbob on 19 June 2008, 07:59:22
Unless you need your boot space  :-/
Title: Re: Quite pleased.....
Post by: Ian_D on 19 June 2008, 08:06:09
Quote
Unless you need your boot space  :-/

Thats the main reason why I haven't got mine converted!  :'(