Member Since: 27 Nov 2016
Location: lechlade, glos
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v8 economy
Had a trip to Essex to see family and was impressed to see this on the trip, probably 1-2 mpg out but still ok and the new arb made the journey much more enjoyable.
54 disco 3 4.4 v8 now gone
06 freelander hse now gone
98 disco 2td5 now working on the farm
13th Mar 2017 7:51 pm
Mogwyth
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
Posts: 3976
I would do it brim to brim, mine doesn't even get close to that sitting 60mph on the motorway, think the official figures are 23 - 18 - 13.
External temp seems high too was it really 70 down south today.==================================
05 D3 HSE V8 4.4
04 MG TF 135
03 MG TF 115 Cool Blue Edition
02 MG TF 160
00 Hymer B564 Lionheart
1971 Series III 109
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13th Mar 2017 8:00 pm
Charliecloud
Member Since: 31 Jul 2014
Location: Tonbridge
Posts: 980
Excellent - I took mine out this afternoon, first time in 3 weeks and on a 20mile stop start B road journey it showed 17 mpg on the dash. I did have SWMBO and daughter in the car, so we were just taking it easy.
13th Mar 2017 8:03 pm
geoffsnook
Member Since: 13 Jun 2014
Location: south wales
Posts: 3170
Had my supercharger sport a weel now still can't get it above 12.5 mpg Discovery 3 se gone
Range rover sport supercharged here:)
13th Mar 2017 8:08 pm
toolbox 28
Member Since: 27 Nov 2016
Location: lechlade, glos
Posts: 123
I had parked it in direct sun in a car park in Essex, this was Saturday afternoon, it was quite warm! I thought it was maybe 2 or maybe 3 mpg out but to be honest I stayed at under 65 and it was a very smooth journey considering some of the trip was on the M25!54 disco 3 4.4 v8 now gone
06 freelander hse now gone
98 disco 2td5 now working on the farm
13th Mar 2017 8:08 pm
pjm-84
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2608
I saw 26.2mpg on mine when I first had it. Now on ATRs so 25mpg is the best I've seen on the dash. Some roads are better than others. A trip to Cornwall and I was stuck at 22mpg.
13th Mar 2017 8:50 pm
KP-disco's
Member Since: 30 Dec 2008
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 48
I get 50mpg from my TDi Skoda snooze-mobile but I am in serious risk from dying of boredom so cannot wait to buy a 4.4 disco, plus I won't be killing off baby seals and the ozone layer every time I fill up on diesel
13th Mar 2017 8:53 pm
SafariDave
Member Since: 19 Nov 2011
Location: NYC & LA
Posts: 775
My girls D3 V8 in California gets us up to Max of 26 MPG on highway with Cruise Control on 70-75mph. When the temp outside is about 70-75F and no wind.
My D3 V8 in NYC on highway gets me Max 23mpg on highway with Cruise Control on at 65mph. If I go faster then 65 the mpg will drop. (getting a BG cleaning done this month).
DaveD3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille (our LA D3)
D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck)
13th Mar 2017 10:04 pm
Mogwyth
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
Posts: 3976
Is that US MPG? If so even your 23 is equivalent to UK 28mpg!==================================
05 D3 HSE V8 4.4
04 MG TF 135
03 MG TF 115 Cool Blue Edition
02 MG TF 160
00 Hymer B564 Lionheart
1971 Series III 109
13th Mar 2017 10:44 pm
SafariDave
Member Since: 19 Nov 2011
Location: NYC & LA
Posts: 775
Yes, US MPG.
DaveD3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille (our LA D3)
D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck)
13th Mar 2017 11:01 pm
toolbox 28
Member Since: 27 Nov 2016
Location: lechlade, glos
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KP-disco's wrote:
I get 50mpg from my TDi Skoda snooze-mobile but I am in serious risk from dying of boredom so cannot wait to buy a 4.4 disco, plus I won't be killing off baby seals and the ozone layer every time I fill up on diesel
you will be visiting more filling stations though!!54 disco 3 4.4 v8 now gone
06 freelander hse now gone
98 disco 2td5 now working on the farm
14th Mar 2017 12:00 pm
KP-disco's
Member Since: 30 Dec 2008
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 48
I like filling station coffee, that and the cheery demeanour of the attendants especially on nights I'd love a TDV6 but am concerned about the governments alleged £10/day levy on diesel engined vehicles, but I suppose a 4.4 V8 petrol wouldn't be treated any fairer!! I'm so confused
14th Mar 2017 10:06 pm
jjvd21
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1070
I get about 9 mpg USA 16 D4 Landmark
05 D3 HSE V8
THE original D4 spotter
15th Mar 2017 3:48 am
SafariDave
Member Since: 19 Nov 2011
Location: NYC & LA
Posts: 775
9 is terrible! In bad NYC traffic Worst I get is about 11mpg. Try using the Eco on the heater.
DaveD3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey "The Rhino" (our NYC D3)
De-tangoed Headlights, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille, D4 19" Wheels/ Bridgestone Alenza
D3 2005 V8 SE Bonatti Grey, D4 2016 Style Black Pack Grille (our LA D3)
D2 1999 V8 SD7 Chawton White (our Caribbean Beach truck)
15th Mar 2017 5:21 am
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
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Now Im not being sceptical here but people are saying they are getting the same mpg from their petrol v8s as our v6 diesels?
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I'd love a TDV6 but am concerned about the governments alleged £10/day levy on diesel engined vehicles, but I suppose a 4.4 V8 petrol wouldn't be treated any fairer!! I'm so confused 
