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Re: Leasing efficient car cheaper than running Omega?
« Reply #45 on: 22 January 2010, 20:41:12 »

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I would say it depends on the driving-I "hypermile" and used to get 78mpg out of my diesel Panda-over the official mpg, 60mpg from my Sirion 1.0S and 58mpg out of the Perodua Kelisa.

A friend runs a power-chipped Skoda Superb 1.9TDI and averages 72mpg on his daily 50mph B road commute-we have checked and checked this against actual fuel, not the computer.

My routes are 50mph constant, no traffic so I usually beat the average, but always get somewhere between Urban and Extra Urban-the Greenline Skoda is 55.4 and 67.3....so 55 is poss in my area.

It's difficult to hypermile in the Omega-its auto and very very heavy, hence my average 28mpg over the month  :(

I find that quite worrying really... I get 26.8-28.3 indicated on the MID (which I've confirmed accurate) as what would be my petrol consumption, and that's in a 3L, with lots of roundabouts and not exactly hanging about :o :o

Getting it looked at again tomorrow-cleaning throttle bodies again etc.  It's had every possible fluid changed, complete exhaust, cat, manifold, gasket, new brakes/discs/fluid, tyres+ pressures, software updates, HUGE service, tech2 checks and 500 other jobs-it should be at peak efficiency...
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Re: Leasing efficient car cheaper than running Omega?
« Reply #46 on: 22 January 2010, 20:42:58 »

I suppose it's probably because I look ahead and don't just accelerate blindly towards roundabouts :-/ :-/

Oh... And I rarely go into town in it ;) :y
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Re: Leasing efficient car cheaper than running Omega?
« Reply #47 on: 22 January 2010, 20:45:54 »

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I suppose it's probably because I look ahead and don't just accelerate blindly towards roundabouts :-/ :-/

Oh... And I rarely go into tow in it ;) :y

I get the impression the manual 2.5V6 is the best compromise between economy and performance.

I hope there is something wrong with mine so i can mend it and improve the MPG-I used to get 30+.
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Re: Leasing efficient car cheaper than running Omega?
« Reply #48 on: 22 January 2010, 22:17:04 »

V6 engine has to work less to haul around the heavy bulk thats another way to look at it fuel wise  :y
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Re: Leasing efficient car cheaper than running Omega?
« Reply #49 on: 22 January 2010, 22:28:34 »

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V6 engine has to work less to haul around the heavy bulk thats another way to look at it fuel wise  :y

Very true... I've monitored my fuel usage with accelerating gently up to my required speed when exiting roundabouts and accelerating hard and there seems to be very little difference on the economy... If anything, driving it a bit harder seems slightly better :-/ :-/
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Re: Leasing efficient car cheaper than running Omega?
« Reply #50 on: 22 January 2010, 23:04:33 »

I've sunk alot of money into getting the Beastie (black MV6  manual) how i want her. I'd never make my money back if i sold her. She only averages 23.6 mpg but i do alot of local runs & enjoy the loud pedal!!! None of us bought Migs with frugality in mind. Migs are older now & need some spannering & financial input but stick with it & they reward you back. Mines running cock on now after alot of work & will continue to do so without £250 a month.
    Lastly, could you really love the superb? Is your heart really in it?...I doubt it. Sorry, Guy.
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Re: Leasing efficient car cheaper than running Omega?
« Reply #51 on: 23 January 2010, 20:10:18 »

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I would say it depends on the driving-I "hypermile" and used to get 78mpg out of my diesel Panda-over the official mpg, 60mpg from my Sirion 1.0S and 58mpg out of the Perodua Kelisa.

A friend runs a power-chipped Skoda Superb 1.9TDI and averages 72mpg on his daily 50mph B road commute-we have checked and checked this against actual fuel, not the computer.

My routes are 50mph constant, no traffic so I usually beat the average, but always get somewhere between Urban and Extra Urban-the Greenline Skoda is 55.4 and 67.3....so 55 is poss in my area.

It's difficult to hypermile in the Omega-its auto and very very heavy, hence my average 28mpg over the month  :(

I find that quite worrying really... I get 26.8-28.3 indicated on the MID (which I've confirmed accurate) as what would be my petrol consumption, and that's in a 3L, with lots of roundabouts and not exactly hanging about :o :o

Getting it looked at again tomorrow-cleaning throttle bodies again etc.  It's had every possible fluid changed, complete exhaust, cat, manifold, gasket, new brakes/discs/fluid, tyres+ pressures, software updates, HUGE service, tech2 checks and 500 other jobs-it should be at peak efficiency...

Many thanks to welung666, today we did the following to try an get the car finished once and for all:
"My Naff Code Reader" session
New rocker cover gasket (again)
DIS pack checked, DIS boots shot-need to get
Selector lock and brake pedal switch sorted
Rear suspension/bushes checked
Front wishbones checked/torqued
Power steering pump/pipes checked, clips tightened
Drivers door stay welded, lubricated
Drivers door handle removed, lubricated, refitted
Bootlid adjusted to cure rattles
Speakers checked for rattles-to replace NSR/NSF
Steering column shroud rattle sorted
All towbar Scotchlocks removed and new connectors soldered
Towbar socket replaced to cure beeper fault
Towbar electrics checked with light bar
Exhaust clamps tightened
and more, lots more....

If it wasn't for OOF and people like welung666 I would have gone mad by now.

At least now I can keep it with some confidence now-jus the DIS boots and bootlid to sort now.

Cheers welung  :y :y :y :y :y :y :y

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Re: Leasing efficient car cheaper than running Omega?
« Reply #52 on: 23 January 2010, 20:33:59 »

Sounds like a good days work :y :y :y
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Re: Leasing efficient car cheaper than running Omega?
« Reply #53 on: 23 January 2010, 20:36:41 »

Well done boys, glad you had a productive day........!!

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Re: Leasing efficient car cheaper than running Omega?
« Reply #54 on: 24 January 2010, 00:21:55 »

Leasing over buying is something I am considering this year. My Citroen goes back in August and am not sure whether to get another, brand new, car or just buy something much cheaper :-/
I keep doing the sums and the thinking and can sell it to myself either way ::)
Work are also changing the way they pay us to use our cars, so this has to be taken into consideration.. :-/
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Re: Leasing efficient car cheaper than running Omega?
« Reply #55 on: 24 January 2010, 01:43:50 »

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I suppose it's probably because I look ahead and don't just accelerate blindly towards roundabouts :-/ :-/

Oh... And I rarely go into tow in it ;) :y

I get the impression the manual 2.5V6 is the best compromise between economy and performance.

I hope there is something wrong with mine so i can mend it and improve the MPG-I used to get 30+.

I drive my manual 2000 x-reg 2.5 with the foot of an angel and the best MPG I get on a 15 mile A-road run to work is 29.
When I drive like the devil I get 22/24MPG. Doesnt pay much to be an angel :D :D
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