General Car Related Discussion. To discuss anything that is related to cars and automotive technology that doesnt naturally fit into another forum catagory.

what car and how many miles do you get to £20?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-03-2011 | 05:00 PM
  #1  
fordsportjay's Avatar
fordsportjay
Thread Starter
PassionFord Post Whore!!
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 8,651
Likes: 0
From: warrington
Default what car and how many miles do you get to £20?

should be interesting....

my 2.8td shogun manual lwb gets me between 75-85 miles.
Old 04-03-2011 | 05:03 PM
  #2  
Madbradz's Avatar
Madbradz
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 924
Likes: 0
From: Bedford
Default

306 HDI

150 miles average
190 if I drive carefully
Old 04-03-2011 | 05:04 PM
  #3  
macca194's Avatar
macca194
I'm Finding My Feet Here Now
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
From: Rotherham
Default

About 100 normally might stretch to 115 if I'm light footed 85 if I think sod it.
Old 04-03-2011 | 05:05 PM
  #4  
macca194's Avatar
macca194
I'm Finding My Feet Here Now
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
From: Rotherham
Default

1.8mk1focus hatch btw
Old 04-03-2011 | 05:07 PM
  #5  
xr4x4rs's Avatar
xr4x4rs
10K+ Poster!!
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 10,574
Likes: 3
From: coventry
Default

got 98 miles out ove a 2.9v6 sierra the other day, only just pade it to petrol station though lol
Old 04-03-2011 | 05:11 PM
  #6  
vinnyvangough's Avatar
vinnyvangough
Advanced PassionFord User
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,223
Likes: 1
From: Holsworthy, Devon
Default

Mk3 Escort Cabriolet 1.6i - 100miles
Old 04-03-2011 | 05:22 PM
  #7  
Big Will_'s Avatar
Big Will_
Borg Warner EFR Equipped!
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 5,810
Likes: 2
From: In the unit, building a 450bhp Time Attack Focus!
Default

E46 330d.

100-120miles depending on how much of it is motorway.
Old 04-03-2011 | 05:32 PM
  #8  
dave_s2_rst's Avatar
dave_s2_rst
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 0
From: essex
Default

I've stopped checking as it became to depressing

plus optimax is ££££ so I get sweet F.A. anyway
Old 04-03-2011 | 05:33 PM
  #9  
Fiddy's Avatar
Fiddy
10K+ Poster!!
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 10,467
Likes: 4
From: Newton Aycliffe County Durham
Default

70 miles - V6 Mondingo
Old 04-03-2011 | 05:36 PM
  #10  
fogulbennett's Avatar
fogulbennett
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 780
Likes: 0
From: dundee
Default

1.25 fiesta 170 miles
Old 04-03-2011 | 05:37 PM
  #11  
stephenbatey's Avatar
stephenbatey
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,348
Likes: 8
From: Not on strike
Default

Range rover v8, and not many lol
Old 04-03-2011 | 05:42 PM
  #12  
Gadget's Avatar
Gadget
Spanner monkey
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 3,556
Likes: 14
From: Peterborough
Default

Mondeo St tdci - 175ish!
Old 04-03-2011 | 05:42 PM
  #13  
morto's Avatar
morto
PassionFord Post Troll
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 2,644
Likes: 0
From: cumbria
Default

Absolutly fuckall... in my evo 6 ..lol..
Old 04-03-2011 | 05:43 PM
  #14  
jaiscossie's Avatar
jaiscossie
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 4,155
Likes: 21
From: Down south!
Default

Mercedes c270 cdi auto around 130 miles

S2 not sure as it dont get used enough
Old 04-03-2011 | 05:44 PM
  #15  
trev1964's Avatar
trev1964
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 674
Likes: 0
From: Oldham
Default

Boxster 2.5

Driving Miss Daisy, 100 miles..
Old 04-03-2011 | 05:50 PM
  #16  
Stu @ M Developments's Avatar
Stu @ M Developments
PassionFords Creator
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 28,824
Likes: 95
From: Blackpool, UK Destination: Rev limiter
Default

2001 BMW M5. 33miles.
Old 04-03-2011 | 05:53 PM
  #17  
jaiscossie's Avatar
jaiscossie
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 4,155
Likes: 21
From: Down south!
Default

Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
2001 BMW M5. 33miles.
Your having a bubble?
Old 04-03-2011 | 05:58 PM
  #18  
carlfiesta999's Avatar
carlfiesta999
BANNED
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 995
Likes: 0
From: N/A
Default

Mondeo V6 about 80 approx.
Old 04-03-2011 | 05:59 PM
  #19  
Chaz888's Avatar
Chaz888
Advanced PassionFord User
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,908
Likes: 0
From: Somerset
Default

About 70-75 cougar st200 2.5l v6

Last edited by Chaz888; 26-05-2011 at 05:24 PM.
Old 04-03-2011 | 06:02 PM
  #20  
tee-rex's Avatar
tee-rex
I'm Finding My Feet Here Now
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
From: newmarket
Default

2001 m5 35 miles, vito sport 84miles, 07 astravan 144miles
Old 04-03-2011 | 06:06 PM
  #21  
orionmojo's Avatar
orionmojo
PassionFord Post Whore!!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 5,225
Likes: 2
From: Birmingham
Default

07 astravan 1.3 diesel turbo 150 miles. @£1.33 per litre.
Old 04-03-2011 | 06:06 PM
  #22  
vroooom ptssssh's Avatar
vroooom ptssssh
It Wasnt Me!
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 22,752
Likes: 8
From: Scottyland
Default

325i bm, (3.0 engine) - 100miles
Old 04-03-2011 | 06:07 PM
  #23  
col93saphcos's Avatar
col93saphcos
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 744
Likes: 2
From: angus glens,scotland
Default

about 170 with 1.8d fiesta,thrashed to death,lol
depends how driven but about 80 with cossie,
could get more easy enough but not easy taking my time,t34,seimens,32 psi boost,

colin
Old 04-03-2011 | 06:14 PM
  #24  
JohnnyB's Avatar
JohnnyB
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,594
Likes: 2
From: Derby
Default

2010 focus 1.6 130miles
Old 04-03-2011 | 06:16 PM
  #25  
Glenn_'s Avatar
Glenn_
Glennvestite
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 62,764
Likes: 1,044
From: Darlington county durham
Default

Saff cossie 4x4 and i get about 55 miles to 20 quid.
Old 04-03-2011 | 06:18 PM
  #26  
ANDYRACER's Avatar
ANDYRACER
The more turbos,more fun!
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,290
Likes: 1
From: Stockport. N.W.
Default

325bhp Octavia Vrs on Vpower, about 80-90 miles.
Old 04-03-2011 | 06:19 PM
  #27  
xr2john's Avatar
xr2john
Passionford Addict
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,274
Likes: 89
From: Dundee now but from aberdeen
Default

1.6 8v astra,about 120 and thats on a run
Old 04-03-2011 | 06:22 PM
  #28  
kosman's Avatar
kosman
sideways all the way!
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 8,213
Likes: 5
From: derbys
Default

i can get 130 mile out my td focus if driven steady.
Old 04-03-2011 | 06:41 PM
  #29  
yellowsierra's Avatar
yellowsierra
Advanced PassionFord User
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,929
Likes: 0
From: on the kent and surrey border
Default

Would be a waste of time sticking a scores-worth in the scoob, only ever fill it up
Old 04-03-2011 | 06:47 PM
  #30  
hicost's Avatar
hicost
Cosworth 7
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
From: West Sussex
Default Dyno

I think I got about 30mins on the dyno today on 20 litres, so not much.

But it ran very well and seemed very smooth.
Old 04-03-2011 | 06:50 PM
  #31  
Dicko&Vacant's Avatar
Dicko&Vacant
10K+ Poster!!
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 10,956
Likes: 0
From: Hartlepool
Default

my focus rs about 35-40 mile
Old 04-03-2011 | 07:05 PM
  #32  
syko2005's Avatar
syko2005
burning oil
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 495
Likes: 1
From: STOKE-ON-TRENT
Default

about 120 mile in a 2004 focus tdci. Also doing very short journeys.
Old 04-03-2011 | 07:07 PM
  #33  
tabetha's Avatar
tabetha
20K+ Super Poster.
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 24,596
Likes: 3
From: uk
Default

About 115 astra 1.4 auto.
tabetha
Old 04-03-2011 | 07:10 PM
  #34  
as355f1's Avatar
as355f1
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,192
Likes: 0
From: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Default

150 Miles A4 1.9tdi

70 miles transit mk6 2.4d jumbo
Old 04-03-2011 | 07:13 PM
  #35  
sjoyce666's Avatar
sjoyce666
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 886
Likes: 0
From: Yeovil
Default

Our 1999 Seat Toledo 110 TDi does roughly 130 miles to £20 and thats town driving. More on a run
Old 04-03-2011 | 07:20 PM
  #36  
bigchez's Avatar
bigchez
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,538
Likes: 0
From: .
Default

depends when you buy fuel, seems to be going up everyday!!

be interested to see how many gallons to the mile rod's car is at full chat....
Old 04-03-2011 | 07:23 PM
  #37  
TIFF's Avatar
TIFF
Chasing Radders
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 37,253
Likes: 2
From: WARWICK
Default

BMW 530d---£20=140 mile town driving
Old 04-03-2011 | 07:37 PM
  #38  
dovboy's Avatar
dovboy
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,713
Likes: 0
From: fife,scotland
Default

I honestly can't believe some of the higher amounts folks are getting,my wife must have a lead boot!!

3.2 shogun warrior,abt 50-60 at a guess.
Old 04-03-2011 | 07:42 PM
  #39  
CombatSapph's Avatar
CombatSapph
Regular Contributor
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 264
Likes: 0
From: Bispham, Blackpool
Default

Scorpio Cosworth - 63 miles town driving atm.
Old 04-03-2011 | 07:45 PM
  #40  
CraigoScott's Avatar
CraigoScott
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,255
Likes: 3
From: Bolton
Default

Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
2001 BMW M5. 33miles.
We have a winner!!!! well done stu!


Quick Reply: what car and how many miles do you get to £20?



All times are GMT. The time now is 12:05 PM.