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Title: hey up fellas
Post by: buzzard on 10 November 2010, 20:24:10
hey up fellas [smiley=smiley.gif]! now today i tok the miggy 2 work normally take the van but today i thought id take the car give it a good test drive seen as ive just got her  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]. when i got 2 work a fellow workmate started 2 diss the miggy [smiley=angry.gif]. he says they are thirsty as fc*k on fuel and they are poor on preformance!!! i wasnt a happy chappy so 2 put him out of his missery when i see him tmora would anybody know what my 2.5v6 miggy would do flat out and on a steady speed of say 60mph what would she get to the gallon? cheers mateys [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Title: Re: hey up fellas
Post by: Broomies Mate on 10 November 2010, 20:26:51
Flat out you should be able to see the naughty side of 150MPH.

On a run @ 60MPH, 34-37 MPG is attainable.
Title: Re: hey up fellas
Post by: Richie London on 10 November 2010, 20:32:02
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Flat out you should be able to see the naughty side of 150MPH.On a run @ 60MPH, 34-37 MPG is attainable.


i havent reached that in mine. i'll have to try that when its back on the rd  ;)
Title: Re: hey up fellas
Post by: buzzard on 10 November 2010, 20:32:13
nice one mate that will put the salt on his chips the mora lol [smiley=grin.gif]! as i said previous it was the first time i had her out on the road like and even i noticed it doesnt hang around and sticks to the road like poo to a blanket its all good like [smiley=thumbsup.gif] even for an automatic the sports button really comes into its own there absoloutly the best cars ever!
Title: Re: hey up fellas
Post by: Broomies Mate on 10 November 2010, 20:42:13
As far as I can tell, there isn't a huge difference in manufacturer spec figures between the 2.5 and the 3.0.  I've not taken a 2.5 to it's limit, so cant say for sure.... I happen to know (I heard from a friend) that the 3.0 will top 160MPH (Sat-Nav confirmed).

Due to the (unbelievably)  low drag coefficient of the Omega, it can really motor at top end.  :y
Title: Re: hey up fellas
Post by: joshwyatt on 10 November 2010, 20:45:44
The top speed of a 2.6 manual saloon is 142mph. So you would expect the 2.5 to be ever so slightly slower, and if it's an auto...that will again make it a bit slower.
Title: Re: hey up fellas
Post by: buzzard on 10 November 2010, 20:46:57
mint mate absoloutly mint [smiley=thumbsup.gif]! there not slow on the take of either like i had a standing start today with the sports button on and was amazed at how quick she got 2 60mph 4 such a big motor.
Title: Re: hey up fellas
Post by: Broomies Mate on 10 November 2010, 20:50:44
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The top speed of a 2.6 manual saloon is 142mph. So you would expect the 2.5 to be ever so slightly slower, and if it's an auto...that will again make it a bit slower.

I believe, but could be wrong that the 2.6 and 3.2 have slightly (as much as makes no difference) lower top speeds to the 2.5 and 3.0.

Must be something to do with emission controls or something of that nature.
Title: Re: hey up fellas
Post by: buzzard on 10 November 2010, 20:58:08
so is there any mods i could do 2 the miggy that would give it a helping hand on leaving the wee boy racers trying 2under cut on the inside lane wi there all noise n no go motors?
Title: Re: hey up fellas
Post by: albitz on 10 November 2010, 21:02:06
2.5 top speed is around 135mph. Never going to set the world record in 0-60, too heavy for that.
MPG depends very much on driving style and the amount of miles you spend on motorway type roads. Could average anything between low 20,s to mid 30,s.
Title: Re: hey up fellas
Post by: buzzard on 10 November 2010, 21:05:36
i suppose thats not bad mate considering the size of car it is like [smiley=thumbsup.gif] its all good!
Title: Re: hey up fellas
Post by: Richie London on 10 November 2010, 21:07:28
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2.5 top speed is around 135mph. Never going to set the world record in 0-60, too heavy for that.
MPG depends very much on driving style and the amount of miles you spend on motorway type roads. Could average anything between low 20,s to mid 30,s.


i got down to 12 just going round the shops and back for a few days. but i average 17 locally, and about 22 backwards and forwards to mothers
Title: Re: hey up fellas
Post by: buzzard on 10 November 2010, 21:14:39
no way thats low like! im trying 2 work out the computer on the dash 2 tell you whats doing what is! is the mpg system that tells you what you are using accurate or is it a rough guide? even when i looked on the range meter my milles of fuel i had left seemed 2 go u and not down [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Title: Re: hey up fellas
Post by: Broomies Mate on 10 November 2010, 21:26:24
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no way thats low like! im trying 2 work out the computer on the dash 2 tell you whats doing what is! is the mpg system that tells you what you are using accurate or is it a rough guide? even when i looked on the range meter my milles of fuel i had left seemed 2 go u and not down [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

The Trip COmputer isn't far out.

The Range will increase and decrease.  It cant predict how you are going to drive over the next 100 miles.  It will give a figure based on your last few miles.

Obviously cruising at a constant 56MPH is far more economical than sitting in traffic, or hoofing it at 150MPH.  :y
Title: Re: hey up fellas
Post by: buzzard on 10 November 2010, 21:29:50
thanks mate [smiley=thumbsup.gif] i will get use to all the toys and gadgets and how they all work its mint like
Title: Re: hey up fellas
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 November 2010, 21:35:16
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Flat out you should be able to see the naughty side of 150MPH.

And sub 7 secs to 60 for ex plod 3.2s. :-X
Title: Re: hey up fellas
Post by: buzzard on 10 November 2010, 21:38:36
bloody h*ll mate not bad for a big motor like
Title: Re: hey up fellas
Post by: Entwood on 10 November 2010, 21:41:21
buzzard ... :)

Please have a quick look at forum rules regarding "text speak" ....   your posts take a lot of deciphering to a luddite like myself ....

I cannot, for the life of me, understand just why it is so important to save a whole keystroke by typing 2 instead of to, and a further two by typing u instead of you

:)


Title: Re: hey up fellas
Post by: buzzard on 10 November 2010, 21:44:28
sorry mate im on the ball with it now like [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Title: Re: hey up fellas
Post by: Elite Pete on 11 November 2010, 09:05:52
You won't get 150 mph out of a standard 2.5 but with a long road you might see 140 which is quick enough ;)