Economical Arnage

[mrobin33]

I keep precise records for my Arnage and my average mpg over the past 14000 miles is 12.2 US mpg (about 14.6 UK mpg). This is in commute and short (up to 30-50 mile) jaunts, with a range of motoring moods (right foot is generous sometimes). So I was really pleased this last week on a 1200 miles two day blast from NY to North Carolina and back, on open fastish roads (60-90) to get 18.5 mpg (or 22.5 UK).

This is unBentley like - a safe range of 420 odd miles and at about $50 for a tankful over here it means I need to go out for more!!

Edited by mrobin33 on Sunday 24th May 00:26

[Balmoral Green]

mrobin33 said:

$50 for a tankful over here

Go and stand in the corner!

[2woody]

mrobin33 said:

about $50 for a tankful over here

Edited by mrobin33 on Sunday 24th May 00:26

I see you're not in the 75% tax on fuel scenario.

the most a tankful has cost me is £145, or $230 at today's rate

[mrobin33]

It did approach $100 last year when the fuel price went up to $4.30 or so, now back down to $2.40 ish. I know I'm lucky and that it won't last forever (at some point a politician will have the balls to argue that the only way to reduce green gases is to raise prices, or build smaller houses).

The only point that is not obvious to most Brits is that distances are much bigger here so you end up paying the same. So a little jaunt that looks like an inch on the map is actually a day away, and because the roads are so good it is quite normal for people here to set off for a nine or ten hour drive for a weekend away; here that's easily 700 miles and you're still fresh. My memory of England is that its tiring just getting round the other side of the M25 (or M62 or wherever).

[AndrewW-G]

mrobin33 said:

So a little jaunt that looks like an inch on the map is actually a day away, and because the roads are so good it is quite normal for people here to set off for a nine or ten hour drive for a weekend away; here that's easily 700 miles and you're still fresh. My memory of England is that its tiring just getting round the other side of the M25 (or M62 or wherever).

Thats one of the things I like about the US, the government seem to understand that people do travel and provide the infrastructure to make it easier............ there's also the attitude towards the police, great customer service, decent fast food restaurants (wendy's, white castle, in & out etc)

[nickco201]

Would love to hear some details on the arnage ? Is it a T or a R ?
Sounds like a lovely trip.

[jhoneyball]

I got 25mpg out of my Turbo RT trundling through france at a steady 85mph!

[mrobin33]

nickco201 said:

Would love to hear some details on the arnage ? Is it a T or a R ?
Sounds like a lovely trip.

2001 Red Label, just over 20000 miles; 14000 of which by me since 2004. Great to own, drive and polish when I get the chance. Tempted to trade for a Continental T of similar age, but in no rush as this is such a good drive. Depreciation was okay till last years crash so I suspect that I, like most people, will now have to face a big loss. Worth every penny though.