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500SEC · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 21:43 Post subject: 4.5 litre MPG figures

There seem to be quite a few low-priced and well specified 80 series in the classifieds with petrol engines. Obviously a lot cheaper than diesels. Just wondering what the MPG figures are for these petrol models, and if they come anywhere near the 25-30mpg highway figure for the diesel ?

Cheers,
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lucky · Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 7:36 Post subject:

Frederick.

No they are nowhere near the diesel figures, expect less than 18 mpg - more like 15 around town if you are lucky.

The Petrol motors are great if you own an oil well - the engine is really good but will never be economical. This is why they tend to be cheaper when they get older than the Oil burners.
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The Proff · * Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Posts: 28 Location: Bolton

But use your head and get a gas conversion. Gas costs between 34p and 40p per litre. My conversion cost £1600, and paid for itself in 6 months.
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