XC90 T6 mpg

[imac]

Originally Posted by DCO

Just a minor point, but if anyone uses the tunnel reguarly, vehicles with LPG conversions (or factory fit) are not allowed on the trains. This will no doubt ony affect a very few people, but it can matter to some.
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Just get the ferry! Not quite as convenient, granted, but I've just booked all my crossings for the up and coming year (14 return crossings total) at a very good rate of £47 each return journey with Norfolkline on their spanking new vessel!

Eurotunnel wanted nearly 4 times as much!

[DCO]

Originally Posted by VolvoT5

Just get the ferry! Not quite as convenient, granted, but I've just booked all my crossings for the up and coming year (14 return crossings total) at a very good rate of £47 each return journey with Norfolkline on their spanking new vessel!

Eurotunnel wanted nearly 4 times as much!

Of course the ferries are an option, I was just pointing out that for those that prefer the tunnel for what ever reasons (concerns about sea sickness for example) it would be a complete no go. Re Norfolk ferries, they often have great prices, but they do not have many sailings each day, so the times may not be suitable.

Personally, although I prefer the tunnel, if the price is more than £20-00 cheaper I use the ferries instead. Any less difference is not worth it to me, as I have an extra 24 miles total to drive to get to Dover, which not only increases the journey time (can be critical if badly held up on the M25 etc!) but taking into account depreciation etc, the extra mileage costs at least £20-00! Last time we went, we used Sea France, which was excellent value, but a complete pain due to delays, but these can happen on anything.

[imac]

Originally Posted by DCO

Of course the ferries are an option, I was just pointing out that for those that prefer the tunnel for what ever reasons (concerns about sea sickness for example) it would be a complete no go. Re Norfolk ferries, they often have great prices, but they do not have many sailings each day, so the times may not be suitable. .

Tip with Norfolkline- Book the ferries in Euros!! If you book in pounds, they are (for example) £68.00 for a return, if you book in Euros, they are 68.00 Euros!

They've just brought in a new fleet of ferries which are brand new and mucho nicer than P&O, SeaFrance and SpeedFerries!

[JsR]

It's all speed dependent - I just got a puncture on the motorway (M4) and had to put on the spacesaver tyre. Ran at 50mph for far too long to feel comfortable and got 33mpg. By the way, it was a Sunday and I had no way of getting a repair or a new tyre - just had to go with it.

Got some peculiar 'old git in a Volvo' looks along the way - I felt like hanging a sign outside telling them all I'd just had a puncture.

Hey-ho

John R

[sexysuv69]

18.5L premium petrol for every 100 km city driving.... is how many mpg? Maths experts please help!

[JsR]

Originally Posted by sexysuv69

18.5L premium petrol for every 100 km city driving.... is how many mpg? Maths experts please help!

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Quote...

Fuel Consumption
mpg to l/100Km = 282.481 divided by mpg
l/100Km to mpg = 282.481 divided by l/100Km

I picked this up from dieseltalk.co.uk

Hope this helps (and is accurate!)

John R

I read with interest how bad an XC90 T6 is on economy..BIG DEAL (I get about 12.0 MPG in mine). If you want economy, buy a Pirius.
If you factor depreciation into the cost of ownership, then the actual economy pales into insignificance.
Just live with it and enjoy the trip.