UK Fuel economy

[dazzpowder]

after a quick search I see that one can expect a return of 16-20mpg around town from a 280 as the posters were US based can anyone in the UK say wethere this translates to 19-23mpg around town in the UK?

thanks

[jameshoward]

On a good car, yes. It could be a lot less around town than that though. That's more like cruising mpg.

JH

[dazzpowder]

wow a lot less around town? I had my friends 911 C4s for 6 months and that averaged 16mpg around town, would it be on a par with that? not that economy is a factor with a classic vehicle but nice to know what I'm letting myself in for in general running costs.

[JamesL]

I average 21mpg. Most of my miles - but by no means all - are out of town and as jameshoward will attest, I don't hang around.

Although to be honest, with no filler cap, I average a LOT less than that....

Look at it this way. You get about the same MPG and a LOT more fun than folk driving a bloody great big Chelsea Tractor

[Kemal]

Great big Chelsea tractor!
My family & I wouldn't leave home without one, yes they drink the same, but for safety & comfort one can't compare.
Chelsea tractors were named that way because a lot of folk use them for the school run......... we don't.

Anyway if I were to take a way the ML my wife would sell the Pagoda in my sleep!!!

Kemal
280SL
Manual LHD69

[dazzpowder]

Thanks guys.  Tosh love the colour combo on your car it's stunning saw a bigger picture in detailing world.