B7's and super unleaded thirst

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B7's and super unleaded thirst

Post by birdiemachine » Fri Jan 09, 2015 12:51 am

Absolutely loving my new car, this engine is just incredible. Just wondering how low or high anyone has saw consumption out of interest?

My first tank when I got it lasted me almost 300 miles, taking it very easy and getting to know the car. The last tank since I've got it home out of england has lasted me almost 200 with a lot of spirited driving! I'd say low 100's is possible!

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Re: B7's and super unleaded thirst

Post by MartayMcFly » Fri Jan 09, 2015 1:33 am

I'd be surprised if you managed under 150, normal driving is about 220.
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Re: B7's and super unleaded thirst

Post by Rick_RS4 » Fri Jan 09, 2015 1:59 am

i love these threads, its like the Rs4 is beconing more afordable and owned by people who have the funds to buy brand new focus or the like for 20k but buy an RS because of the penis extension points, then pi$$ and moan about costs

lists are
TYRES
FUEL
WHERE TO BUY ''CHEAP'' BRAKES

really boils my pi$$, you bought a high revving 4.2 V8 ffs its not your last car a 1,9cdti or renault clio rs

:boohoo:

this is not aimed at the op but i know hes gonna be thinking it

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Re: B7's and super unleaded thirst

Post by jaysrs4 » Fri Jan 09, 2015 8:29 am

Rick, go easy mate. He's a new owner just getting used to the car. I've known of Niall for a long time now and (I know you eluded to it) he's certainly got enough funds to run his RS. I think if any of you were me, you may have sold your car to him for what he offered me for mine, he's not short of a bob or two, considering the level of his old R32.

Running an RS4 as a daily is enough to hurt anyone's wallet, nothing wrong with being a bit thrifty with the running costs if you're sensible.
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B7's and super unleaded thirst

Post by birdiemachine » Fri Jan 09, 2015 9:14 am

Don't worry I'm a big boy and knew someone might think that!

I couldn't give a toss what the mpg is I was just wondering about any stories out there I know a lot of guys on here go to spa etc! Just boredom at work I guess and thought I would fire it out there.

I know what you mean though I saw the same thing happen on the r32 forum it went downhill of late when the r32 dipped below 5k.

Im here for the long run and actually have a set of front discs sitting waiting to go on and I didn't even ask where the cheapest place was to buy them lol, also mate relax, its Friday.

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Re: B7's and super unleaded thirst

Post by Ranger Rico » Fri Jan 09, 2015 9:58 am

Here here birdie,
Don't listen to the grumpy know it alls on here, enjoy the 4.
Don't be scared to ask questions tho, there's a mine of info on here from the grumpy know it alls. :)

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Re: B7's and super unleaded thirst

Post by toyneg » Fri Jan 09, 2015 10:07 am

the best I have managed is about 320 miles out of a tank, the worst 95 miles - average is definitely around 220
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Re: B7's and super unleaded thirst

Post by Ozzyz » Fri Jan 09, 2015 10:24 am

toyneg wrote:the best I have managed is about 320 miles out of a tank, the worst 95 miles - average is definitely around 220

95 miles! Holy S**t! :shock:
Thats impressive

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Re: B7's and super unleaded thirst

Post by bam_bam » Fri Jan 09, 2015 10:33 am

toyneg wrote:...the worst 95 miles - average is definitely around 220
Buy that MAN a steak.
No matter where you go, there you are.

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Re: B7's and super unleaded thirst

Post by boombastik » Fri Jan 09, 2015 10:54 am

best MPG i have managed in mines was 335 miles aberdeen to york on a tank, round town the most ive done was 270 and the worst ive done on one of our meet up spritted drives was 135 :bigblink:
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Re: B7's and super unleaded thirst

Post by toyneg » Fri Jan 09, 2015 10:56 am

bam_bam wrote:
toyneg wrote:...the worst 95 miles - average is definitely around 220
Buy that MAN a steak.
was on a Track :)
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Re: B7's and super unleaded thirst

Post by TonyHayers » Fri Jan 09, 2015 11:16 am

I generally get 9mpg these days, lifetime is 15.4 :)
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Re: B7's and super unleaded thirst

Post by Surrey Sam » Fri Jan 09, 2015 11:35 am

Rick_RS4 wrote:A rant...
Lol

True though. :thumb:
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Re: B7's and super unleaded thirst

Post by birdiemachine » Fri Jan 09, 2015 12:09 pm

I was thinking some of the track day ones would have been quality! Mpg quite similar to the r32 I had for 4 years previous, just goes to show you how old the vr6 is now in terms of power and efficiency.

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Re: B7's and super unleaded thirst

Post by coffey555 » Fri Jan 09, 2015 12:26 pm

birdiemachine wrote:I was thinking some of the track day ones would have been quality! Mpg quite similar to the r32 I had for 4 years previous, just goes to show you how old the vr6 is now in terms of power and efficiency.
It may well be old but...... THAT noise!!!
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