How many km's have you done?

[Razzle]

Originally Posted by KapteinBos

ONE THOUSAND..... FIVE HUNDRED.... AND... NINETY TWO !!!! km

Now you can put foot.

[KapteinBos]

going to get on the highway in a few minutes and then cruise for 8km and only 8km...

[Razzle]

Originally Posted by KapteinBos

going to get on the highway in a few minutes and then cruise for 8km and only 8km...

LOL

[light]

Hi Gents, I have been over 11k in mine! :-) got her on the 19th of July :-)

Very much a daily driver, the bike is feeling lonely....

[Vladror]

you must have been one of the first ones in the country..
i hit 5000 this past weekend...

[Vic_RSA]

I crossed about 7300km yesterday. Also managing to average 6.8-6.9l/100km (mixed conditions and according to the onboard econometer) with some incredibly careful driving. Trying to set a good benchmark.

[Matt_RSA]

Eish.... I think I must have the worst mileage here. Just over 11 000 now....

[Vladror]

Originally Posted by Vic_RSA

I crossed about 7300km yesterday. Also managing to average 6.8-6.9l/100km (mixed conditions and according to the onboard econometer) with some incredibly careful driving. Trying to set a good benchmark.

that's amazing economy, i've averaged just over 9 in the last 1000 km
my daily commute is close to 10

[sav]

Originally Posted by Vladror

my daily commute is close to 10

Same here. Always between 9.5 and 10.

[Vic_RSA]

Originally Posted by Vladror

that's amazing economy, i've averaged just over 9 in the last 1000 km
my daily commute is close to 10

I'm trying to maintain it till half tank, then fill up, take note of the amount of fuel and calculate the actual based on km. I reckon the best you will see on a combined cycle is about 7.2l/100km. The trick is to shift when the car tells you to and be as gentle on the throttle as possible. Rather burst it in the first few gears quickly and get up to speed then let it gradually build in 6th on the highway. Also if you get a downhill hook 6th gear if above 60km/h. Also try and avoid (stop laughing) bumper to bumper traffic.

The actual result will prove if I'm driving economically or just confusing the computer...

Wonder if the ever so slightly skinnier tyres have any influence considering they're all "energy saving" tyres. @sav

[sav]

My car tells me to shift at around 7200rpm with a flashing light and a BEEPING sound. If I wanted to do an economy run every day I would have bought a Prius.

[Vic_RSA]

Originally Posted by sav

My car tells me to shift at around 7200rpm with a flashing light and a BEEPING sound. If I wanted to do an economy run every day I would have bought a Prius.

Prior to my current economy run mine was sitting around 8.3 -8.4l/100km. Keep in mind you do have Prius tyres... I just want to see if I can match the economy sticker... Albeit for 2 weeks - I'm only human, this kind of restraint is like cold turkey!

As my odometer no longer works in my Mini there is a solid chance it may be even worse!

[Brandon__]

I'm still yet to hit 1000 Km's and I've had the car for 2 weeks now.

I use it every day though so expecting the Km's to increase fairly quickly.

[Vic_RSA]

Originally Posted by Vic_RSA

Prior to my current economy run mine was sitting around 8.3 -8.4l/100km. Keep in mind you do have Prius tyres... I just want to see if I can match the economy sticker... Albeit for 2 weeks - I'm only human, this kind of restraint is like cold turkey!

As my odometer no longer works in my Mini there is a solid chance it may be even worse!

Final figures are in based on half a tank (indicated) and a fill up of 23l. Trip meter read 304km. Works out to 7.57l/100km!