theduisbergkid Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I can live with crap fuel consumption when you get great performance, but 4x4s, why do people who don't live up muddy hills really buy 'em ? (he asks, opening a can of worms) ... [/ QUOTE ] ahh - good point - I did...... sold it to afford buying a house in suburbia! It was awesome, i lived in the Peak District and used to greenlane just for the hell of it when i popped out to get some milk [/ QUOTE ] Now that I can live with, in fact, I would probably love it, but as for those on the school run...... Where's Ari ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparticus Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Drivng like Miss Daisy my ML returns 39-41mpg on a run. 650 miles to a tankful For a 2 tonne vehicle that is permanent 4 wheel drive and not exactly slippery I think that is excellent. ( Trying to stay on topic ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Drivng like Miss Daisy my ML returns 39-41mpg on a run. 650 miles to a tankful For a 2 tonne vehicle that is permanent 4 wheel drive and not exactly slippery I think that is excellent. ( Trying to stay on topic ) [/ QUOTE ] Yes, that is impressive for a tank like that ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccombie_5 Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Drivng like Miss Daisy my ML returns 39-41mpg on a run. 650 miles to a tankful For a 2 tonne vehicle that is permanent 4 wheel drive and not exactly slippery I think that is excellent. ( Trying to stay on topic ) [/ QUOTE ] Is that with the 270? That's pretty good, actually better than dad's car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjaminTDI Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Drivng like Miss Daisy my ML returns 39-41mpg on a run. 650 miles to a tankful For a 2 tonne vehicle that is permanent 4 wheel drive and not exactly slippery I think that is excellent. ( Trying to stay on topic ) [/ QUOTE ] You really must baby it to get that sort of economy. Very good though! In the disco which is the TDV6 I have managed 38 maximum, taking it very easy down the M5 then A361. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccombie_5 Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Edit additional to my previous post: I now see it is the 270CDI Spartacus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair_A3 Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 The 1.8 K engine is as booster said, prone to head gasket failure. Its ok in my Caterham because there is more space and less build up of heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tappers Posted February 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Just been called out for work (blasted PC's with users that do not know what they are doing!!) I had to go to Wycombe and on the way there on the M25 4x4's were everywhere! Now I love them but they were all flippin clean and shiny!!! Does anyone have an explanation to using them on school runs!! Why have one and not get it dirty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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