Fuel Consumption - Very Impressed - Page 2

MoreHPformyXR6 · 14-08-2006, 08:57 PM

Just did 450 km's plus im my BA Mk II XR6 Auto on the weekend at 85% of that between 100 to 115 kph fuel consumption 10.6L per 100kms (my car is just about to hit 7000km)

Full Spectrum · 15-08-2006, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucket

You can advertise it. Quite simply:

I think you can when it combines safety (increased body rigidity etc)
And keep in mind, your using a 3.8L Engine in a 1500Kg Car etc etc.
Having said that, you are comparing Apples to Oranges.
You may as well have just said You can't advertise a falcon having great fuel economy when a Lexus V6 can do X/Km per litre. Or any other 6 cylinder motor which is remotely close to a 4.0L for that fact. Technology has come sooo very far that comparing your VP to a BF Falcon is like comparing the Apollo 11 to a Space Shuttle.
Its good to hear that you can get great economy but this is one comparison the VP can't be bought in to.

I think your all making the comparison here not me i;m just talking fuel consumption on the cars here and the one mentioned and my own experience with them and one happens to be my car.

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

You have forgotten something, no one would want to be seen dead in a VP. Although they have something the BF lacks, a built in vibrator doubling as an engine.

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I would have liked to invite you into my car one day to see your vibrator is still in your bed draws, unfortunately i don't allow feral animals into my car.

Bucket · 15-08-2006, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickHolden

I think your all making the comparison here not me i;m just talking fuel consumption on the cars here and the one mentioned and my own experience with them and one happens to be my car.

I believe they call that a comparison slick

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Originally Posted by SlickHolden

I would have liked to invite you into my car one day to see your vibrator is still in your bed draws, unfortunately i don't allow feral animals into my car.

No need to get aggressive...something like "That was uncalled for" would have done, but if you do own a holden and post on here, expect it to happend from time to time ;)
Having said that, leave Slicks Car alone guys, he's had enough fun made of it dont you think? It may be a holden but its still his pride and joy

Full Spectrum · 15-08-2006, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucket

I believe they call that a comparison slick

No need to get aggressive...something like "That was uncalled for" would have done, but if you do own a holden and post on here, expect it to happend from time to time ;)
Having said that, leave Slicks Car alone guys, he's had enough fun made of it dont you think? It may be a holden but its still his pride and joy

Slightly uncalled yes very sorry, But it was fun none the less i think he deserved it just a little bit

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It's actually not my pride and joy, That was our old VB, But when it comes to this car i look after it to my best, Maybe one day it will find a place in my heart like the old VB but i don't think so it's better to not get attached to cars but still be able to give them the best care possible and do them up. So when someone believes they need to stray away from the conversation and make it personal I'll see how they like it back and they don't very much.
I think everyone would agree here i have never taken a swipe at anyones car or hung **** on ford.

RavenLS1 · 15-08-2006, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickHolden

Slightly uncalled yes very sorry, But it was fun none the less i think he deserved it just a little bit

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It's actually not my pride and joy, That was our old VB, But when it comes to this car i look after it to my best, Maybe one day it will find a place in my heart like the old VB but i don't think so it's better to not get attached to cars but still be able to give them the best care possible and do them up. So when someone believes they need to stray away from the conversation and make it personal I'll see how they like it back and they don't very much.
I think everyone would agree here i have never taken a swipe at anyones car or hung **** on ford.

but you sure do talk your VP up alot! and i cant understand why there crap!

Full Spectrum · 15-08-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by THE_RAVEN

but you sure do talk your VP up alot! and i cant understand why there crap!

I really don't think i talk a great deal about it.
But if you would like me to talk it up just say the word TB;).

chevypower · 15-08-2006, 05:26 PM

every car seems to get ok economy on the hwy 99% of all cars on Australia should do 9L per 100 or better on the hwy, including V8s

lush · 15-08-2006, 06:12 PM

Chevy power very true........

**Falcon Coupe** · 15-08-2006, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickHolden

I think your all making the comparison here not me i;m just talking fuel consumption on the cars here and the one mentioned and my own experience with them and one happens to be my car.

Off topic again......
Why does everything have to compare with you're VP ?
This is a Ford forum and i for one dont give a **** about VP commodore's, or any commodore before the LS1 for that matter, if you want to run comparisons with a Falcon, start a thread in the E-series to match up the models.

On topic...
I should have bought a BF, it sounds like some get better economy than my 2.5 litre turbo diesel :evil_laug

nugget378 · 15-08-2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Off topic again......
Why does everything have to compare with you're VP ?
This is a Ford forum and i for one dont give a **** about VP commodore's, or any commodore before the LS1 for that matter, if you want to run comparisons with a Falcon, start a thread in the E-series to match up the model

Gets tiresome after a while hey

sleep:

**Falcon Coupe** · 15-08-2006, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by calaway

Just thought I would let you guys know what fuel consumption I just experienced in my new BF Faimont Ghia. I just changed from a BA turbo which, lets just say, fuel consumption was not its best point.

I just drove Melb to Wagga return for work. In the turbo I am sure I would of filled up a couple of times. The way I drive it was next to impossible to get under 10ltr 100k's. The ghia had 600k's on it and I averaged 7.9ltrs for 100k's. As far as I am concerned, amazing. Why Ford doesn't concentrate its marketing on this point I don't know. The six speed auto is an absolute treat. Can't say enough good things about the car. I have driven plenty of different brands and this thing is world class.

7.9 litres per 100klm is 860klm out of a 68 litre tank in a heavy Ghia ??
Sorry dude, sounds like BS too me.

Chuggwald · 15-08-2006, 07:15 PM

I disagree, seems believeable to me.

brenx · 15-08-2006, 07:30 PM

I'd like to know what the total k's per the tank and how many litres where put in when it was refueled. 7.9 sounds a tad far fetched. My 4cyl only gets 9.6lt per 100.

Here's a calc -> http://www.csgnetwork.com/gaskpl.html

blutura · 15-08-2006, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickHolden

...I was saying how can you advertise great fuel economy when a 15 year old car done the same.

Easy. The VP is no longer on sale. No one is going to look at a BF Falcon and then go "Gee, I think I might go and check out a few VP's, their fuel consumption is just as good."

galaxy xr8 · 15-08-2006, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

7.9 litres per 100klm is 860klm out of a 68 litre tank in a heavy Ghia ??
Sorry dude, sounds like BS too me.

That's very acheviable, remember we are talking hwy criusing here, 8ltrs per 100 for a ghia six is very believable in my book's. have a look at my earlier post on my XR8.

Disco1986 · 15-08-2006, 08:12 PM

yeah my old EA could do 700kms a tank, nothing special!

galaxy xr8 · 15-08-2006, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by brenx

I'd like to know what the total k's per the tank and how many litres where put in when it was refueled. 7.9 sounds a tad far fetched. My 4cyl only gets 9.6lt per 100.

Here's a calc -> http://www.csgnetwork.com/gaskpl.html

What sort of 4cly do you have, and is that hwy criusing?, if so I think there is something wrong with your 4cly, it should be much better than that, my little Laser uses 6-6.5ltrs per 100klm on the hwy.

brenx · 15-08-2006, 08:17 PM

I have a 2002 1.8lt Mazda Astina/323 5 spd manual. I tested the k's on the fwy/hwy and all sorts. I get around 570-620k's per around 48lt. The k's obtained don't vary even if the aircon is on.

**Falcon Coupe** · 15-08-2006, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

That's very acheviable, remember we are talking hwy criusing here, 8ltrs per 100 for a ghia six is very believable in my book's. have a look at my earlier post on my XR8.

Magicians sawing people in half seem believable but are not, what I'm asking for is fact, not a cars computer estimation, exact liters used from fill to refill with exact mileage will prove this correct or not.

Full Spectrum · 15-08-2006, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Off topic again......
Why does everything have to compare with you're VP ?
This is a Ford forum and i for one dont give a **** about VP commodore's, or any commodore before the LS1 for that matter, if you want to run comparisons with a Falcon, start a thread in the E-series to match up the models.

On topic...
I should have bought a BF, it sounds like some get better economy than my 2.5 litre turbo diesel :evil_laug

What is wrong with a person giving a example on the daily car they drive??

Bossxr8 · 15-08-2006, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickHolden

I think your all making the comparison here not me i;m just talking fuel consumption on the cars here and the one mentioned and my own experience with them and one happens to be my car.

I would have liked to invite you into my car one day to see your vibrator is still in your bed draws, unfortunately i don't allow feral animals into my car.

Thats OK mate, I wouldn't be seen dead in your VP anyway, sorry. I guess you wouldn't allow feral animals into your car because they might make you look bad.

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4: What you give can quite easily be returned, now back on topic.

That the BF II can get within a few millilitres of a 4 cylinder Camrys fuel economy is pretty impressive for a powerful, heavy car.

calaway · 16-08-2006, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

7.9 litres per 100klm is 860klm out of a 68 litre tank in a heavy Ghia ??
Sorry dude, sounds like BS too me.

Well I drove Melb - Wagga then filled at the BP outside Wang. I do this because I have a BP card. Had just over a 1/4 tank and put in 48ltrs. I must admit I didn't record the exact distance but thats just over a 600km trip.

I started this thread for one reason only. To give my thoughts on how impressed I was at the fuel economy compared to the BA and now the BF. (Even though they are a 4sp 3.46 ratio - 6sp 2.73 ratio). I have not experienced this in all the cars I have driven, and they are many. I don't drive like an old fart (I'm 32), the trip time from Melb - Wagga took me 4.5hrs.

The more I drive the BF the more I like it. I loved the BA XR6T and the initial thought of changing over to a standard engine bothered me. But, the 6 speed makes this car simply awesome. The changes to the BF are supurb in all other areas of the car. It is a great package.

I've got nothing to prove mate, certainly not by giving you guys bs. But I can offer some good feedback on what my experience is with the Ford product.

Boys_Love_Toys · 16-08-2006, 03:52 PM

G'day, don't care if anyone believes me but I drove from Melbourne to Sydney (filled up in Broadmeadows) and about 50km's back on one tank. I believe I did about 950km on that tank. The car was an AUIII Futura 4ltr auto. Set the cruise to 110kph and the car did the rest. I just sold the car and was the best car I have ever had - by a mile.

Anyone else had figures like these???
The late model fords are the most economical cars on the market IMHO.

Cheers Darren

chevypower · 16-08-2006, 04:20 PM

Sorry Boys Loves Toys,

a Astra 1.9TDi. Golf 2.0 TDi, Polo 1.9TDI all get 4L per 100 on the hwy and around 6L per 100 around town

Barinas, Fiesta and equiv - petrol models are more economical too - and around town they use A LOT Less than the Falcon BF

you can argue size, power and everything, but you did say late model Fords are the most economical cars on the market - referring specifically to the Falcon range?

Scruba · 16-08-2006, 04:44 PM

The first 300klm of owning my BF XR6 NA I drove to the Gold Coast from Nth Brisbane and averaged 7.8l/100. It is amazing.

I filled up yesterday morning, drove 40klm to work and averaged 8.7 city driving. I love the 6 speed!

Bobman · 16-08-2006, 05:39 PM

The question is, can you fit a 6 speed manual or auto into a BA Mk1 ;)

Gammaboy · 16-08-2006, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by calaway

Well I drove Melb - Wagga then filled at the BP outside Wang. I do this because I have a BP card. Had just over a 1/4 tank and put in 48ltrs. I must admit I didn't record the exact distance but thats just over a 600km trip.

I started this thread for one reason only. To give my thoughts on how impressed I was at the fuel economy compared to the BA and now the BF. (Even though they are a 4sp 3.46 ratio - 6sp 2.73 ratio). I have not experienced this in all the cars I have driven, and they are many. I don't drive like an old fart (I'm 32), the trip time from Melb - Wagga took me 4.5hrs.

The more I drive the BF the more I like it. I loved the BA XR6T and the initial thought of changing over to a standard engine bothered me. But, the 6 speed makes this car simply awesome. The changes to the BF are supurb in all other areas of the car. It is a great package.

I've got nothing to prove mate, certainly not by giving you guys bs. But I can offer some good feedback on what my experience is with the Ford product.

So your telling us that cruising at 133km/h (minimum!) you got 8l/100km?

**Falcon Coupe** · 16-08-2006, 06:25 PM

The best i have seen out of my BA is 10.9 per 100 thats town and highway with very light foot driving, these BF figures are incredible.

galaxy xr8 · 16-08-2006, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by brenx

I have a 2002 1.8lt Mazda Astina/323 5 spd manual. I tested the k's on the fwy/hwy and all sorts. I get around 570-620k's per around 48lt. The k's obtained don't vary even if the aircon is on.

I would have thought you would get better than that for that vehicle, mine is the same motor, 1.8 in my '98 laser GLXi, I have a 5spd and like I say I get 6-6.5 on the hwy, I get 600klm to a tank in town.

galaxy xr8 · 16-08-2006, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Magicians sawing people in half seem believable but are not, what I'm asking for is fact, not a cars computer estimation, exact liters used from fill to refill with exact mileage will prove this correct or not.

I only ever take my own calculation's, and I allway's fill up to full and not just the 1st click, I really fill it up, and then I take the klm's travelled and work it out, every time I fill up I set my trip computer so I can do the same next time, I never go by the DTE, although mine seem's fairly accurate with my calculation's, I do it manually, and like I said mine is a V8 and worked and with the millage I get I believe a six would do similar, remember I am only talking hwy klm's here's, but I believe it. if anybody doubt's my claim's on my XR8 I more than welcome them to come with me on a trip and I'll do the calculation's infront off them so they can see for themselves, I'm that confindent, but they can pay for the fuel ussage, lol.