1.2 to a 1.?

[Jetwells]

Well, I currently have a MK2 Phase 1 1.2 RN, Black, 3 Door Clio, And it doesnt have that oomf i want, And the fact it seems to cost a fair amount to run, Im going through 10 pound a day at the minute just commuting and then the odd run across the other side of town, And i change gear at 2000 rpm!

Is this normal?


So i was thinking, Diesel Van,

Cheaper to insure?
Cheaper to run?
Cheaper to tax?

And seeing as im a mechanic i can chuck my tools in when i want to do barrow jobs as im changing proffesion soon and going back to college.


Any views on what type of Clio Van i should get? Im not that up to date with the engines ect.

Thanks, Jet

 

[ChrisPearson]

Well, I currently have a MK2 Phase 1 1.2 RN, Black, 3 Door Clio, And it doesnt have that oomf i want, And the fact it seems to cost a fair amount to run, Im going through 10 pound a day at the minute just commuting and then the odd run across the other side of town, And i change gear at 2000 rpm!

Is this normal?


So i was thinking, Diesel Van,

Cheaper to insure?
Cheaper to run?
Cheaper to tax?

And seeing as im a mechanic i can chuck my tools in when i want to do barrow jobs as im changing proffesion soon and going back to college.


Any views on what type of Clio Van i should get? Im not that up to date with the engines ect.

Thanks, Jet

No idea how many miles do you get?
How much do you think youd save a year?

 

[Jetwells]

Well, I put 40 pound in the tank, Got 350 miles out of it.

And im not sure to be honest, Probably more than i would with the 1.2.

 

[Ben.]

Well, I put 40 pound in the tank, Got 350 miles out of it.

thats pretty good!

 

[Jetwells]

Not for a 1.2 im guessing As im constantly having to put money in just to run it!

 

[theduck]

I get about that in the cup!

 

[Jetwells]

Exactly, Thats bad isnt it

 

[thecremeegg]

Thats what I get in my 1.4, they arent economical clios

 

[Jetwells]

I suppose ill have to cut down on unneccesary trips then

Whats the average on Dci clios though?

 

[VibeFliClioGrande]

i get a good 350-400 on 40quid... bp ultimate though

 

[Brett]

Go for a clio dci. They will average 60mpg as long as they are not thrashed.

 

[captain_chaos]

im on the way to getting about 550 miles out a tank on my car, 1.2 16v..... average about 45 mpg daily driving

 

[Dip]

im on the way to getting about 550 miles out a tank on my car, 1.2 16v..... average about 45 mpg daily driving

Really?! I drive mine on a daily commute 90 miles a day and do 48-55MPG and only get 490Miles. That includes heavy traffic on most days (M25).
Never believe what the computer says. It lied to me over the last 10 months and 35,000 Miles!!

Considering 350 Miles isn't bad.

 

[Soph]

im on the way to getting about 550 miles out a tank on my car, 1.2 16v..... average about 45 mpg daily driving

never. I get 250ish to a full tank in my 1.2 8v its shite.

 

[captain_chaos]

i swear thats what the trip computer says ........... i have done about 400 miles already and its saying about 170 left

i have been driving sensibly most of the time and did fill the tank right to the top

was about £45 to fill the tank

 

[micallef1990]

i get 40 miles to a tenner in my 1.6

 

[captain_chaos]

i get 40 miles to a tenner in my 1.6

40 miles?

do u drive in 2nd gear at 7k revs all the time? lol

 

[Skinny]

i get 40 miles to a tenner in my 1.6

When i had my 1.6. I could never get it above 25mph

My 1.4 sits around 35now with mixed driving. bit over 100 miles to £10.

 

[wsc]

im on the way to getting about 550 miles out a tank on my car, 1.2 16v..... average about 45 mpg daily driving

I assume a lot of motorway? Seems right.

I get 37mpg for town driving and some 40 roads on my 1.2 16v

If you go Diesel, the 1.5 Dci is very economical, maybe push for the mk3.

 

[micallef1990]

40 miles?

do u drive in 2nd gear at 7k revs all the time? lol

i dont drive like an idiot :dapprove: lol i must have some crazy normal petrol burning styles.

 

[Peperami]

Well, I put 40 pound in the tank, Got 350 miles out of it.

And im not sure to be honest, Probably more than i would with the 1.2.

If you put 40 quid in, and got almost 350 miles, spending a tenner a day are you trying to say you do almost 90 odd miles commuting a day?

 

[Armani]

in my dCi i get a average 65+ mpg,and if on a run it goes forever lol
£40 will always see over 500 miles and even pusj high 500's if i take a run to the coast etc..

 

[mx1_champ]

with a van there £190 a year to tax , more expensive to insure ,but are still cheap to run

 

[safe9998]

never. I get 250ish to a full tank in my 1.2 8v its s**te.

lol @ it's s**te! You must drive with a heavy foot in that case.

 

[captain_chaos]

I assume a lot of motorway? Seems right.

I get 37mpg for town driving and some 40 roads on my 1.2 16v

If you go Diesel, the 1.5 Dci is very economical, maybe push for the mk3.

no its mostly a roads - not really city centre driving

 

[captain_chaos]

im on the way to getting about 550 miles out a tank on my car, 1.2 16v..... average about 45 mpg daily driving

just filled up again and i did get 550 ish miles out a full tank on my car

 

[Ridahz]

i get 40 miles to a tenner in my 1.6

I get 50miles mate in my megane 1.6 and i dont even think i get that tbh, mind my right foot is very heavy :rasp: