Weston-s-mare to Harrogate

[2dogs]

Took the Z on its first long trip last week Weston-s-mare to Harrogate 258 miles.
I must say i was amazed how comfortable it was just tipped the seat back, sounds, sunglasses on you get the picture. 8)
Kept it between 70-95 mph (45 at Nottingham road works) but returned 38.1 mph my old 535d would do 40.7 on the same trip.
All in all well pleased with the car.

 

[marriedblonde]

I've no idea how you can get that economy out of your car. I struggle to get 30mpg on a long run. Obviously have heavier shoes...

 

[marriedblonde]

Oh but I agree with you on the long range ability of the Z. I've done a few long drives in it and it's a pleasure. Having the nice band of torque means you can be lazy and ust cruise a long in 6th. I went to Gti international the other weekend, 2 hours there, hour or so at the show and then 2 hours home. Felt fresh as a daisy when I got out the car at home.

Plus of course I spend on average 2.5 ours a day in mine doing the commute.

J.

 

[2dogs]

Maybe I cheated a bit I reset the mpg trip as I hit the motorway (motorway all the way)
and check it went I got off.

 

[marriedblonde]

Ah in that case I feel much better about my MPG My fat feet are feeling slightly less insulted as well

 

[20ducks]

I like that but also feel that the MPG is not what I bought my car for. Even with the fuel prices the way they are, I drive the crap out of this car.

 

[sp3ctre]

Took the Z on its first long trip last week Weston-s-mare to Harrogate 258 miles.
I must say i was amazed how comfortable it was just tipped the seat back, sounds, sunglasses on you get the picture. 8)
Kept it between 70-95 mph (45 at Nottingham road works) but returned 38.1 mph my old 535d would do 40.7 on the same trip.
All in all well pleased with the car.

You came to Harrogate (my home town!) and didn't say hello???!!! I presume you were visiting someone, coz that's a long way to go (in UK terms) for a cruise in the car

 

[Herminator]

I've no idea how you can get that economy out of your car. I struggle to get 30mpg on a long run. Obviously have heavier shoes...

Do you wear deep sea divers shoes?

I do a lot fair bit of motorway driving on mu commute and but it's balanced out with a bit of town driving and I get about 35mpg on average, sometimes better. This is partly helped by traffic keeping the top speed down though and I tend to go with the flow.

On a fun drive on the weekend I managed my lowest mpg yet..... 30mpg This was over 60 miles, with a good drive over the moors, but speed was kept respectable by the threat of sheep on the road :evil: Then half of the more regular roads home had a bit too much traffic, although overtaking was fun

I find the car great for long drives, comfy seats and the nice lazy 6th gear.

 

[2dogs]

You came to Harrogate (my home town!) and didn't say hello???!!! I presume you were visiting someone, coz that's a long way to go (in UK terms) for a cruise in the car

Sorry about that did'nt know you came form there was up for the home & gift show. love harrogate what a great town.(Back in jan)

 

[sp3ctre]

You came to Harrogate (my home town!) and didn't say hello???!!! I presume you were visiting someone, coz that's a long way to go (in UK terms) for a cruise in the car

Sorry about that did'nt know you came form there was up for the home & gift show. love harrogate what a great town.(Back in jan)

Cool, hope you had a good time... if you're back in Jan give me a shout and I'll buy you a beer :cheers:

 

[2dogs]

You came to Harrogate (my home town!) and didn't say hello???!!! I presume you were visiting someone, coz that's a long way to go (in UK terms) for a cruise in the car

Sorry about that did'nt know you came form there was up for the home & gift show. love harrogate what a great town.(Back in jan)

Cool, hope you had a good time... if you're back in Jan give me a shout and I'll buy you a beer :cheers:

cool see you at christies pub

 

[sp3ctre]

cool see you at christies pub

Not been there in years... usually around Old Bell/Rat'n'Parrot and Pitcher and Piano, but am sure I could manage Christies

 

[2dogs]

cool see you at christies pub

Not been there in years... usually around Old Bell/Rat'n'Parrot and Pitcher and Piano, but am sure I could manage Christies

Just lazy first pub from the centre :beerdive: rat'n parrot is that by the green nr cold bath road?

 

[sp3ctre]

Just lazy first pub from the centre :beerdive: rat'n parrot is that by the green nr cold bath road?

Yeah, it's rebranded as "The Alex" now... good for watching the football