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StephenL
10-06-2010, 04:13 PM
I came across a website for tracking fuel economy and comparing it with similar vehicles: http://www.fuelly.com

It's fairly simple and just does what it says on the tin. It has a bit of an american bias, but you can get it into UK units (UK gallons + pounds) by clicking on "UK" in the top left corner. You can also enter fill-ups via your smartphone (iPhone or Android).

Not that I expect many 260 owners will be keen on tracking fuel consumption, but it would be interesting to see a comparison!

At the moment, it doesn't have ZT listed as an MG model, so you have to follow these instructions:
http://www.fuelly.com/faq/8/vehicle-is-not-listed

And you can use banners like this:
http://www.fuelly.com/sig-uk/42069.png (http://www.fuelly.com/driver/CheesyM/x9-500-evolution)

ColinE
11-06-2010, 12:20 AM
Sometimes I think ignorance is bliss

spartacus
11-06-2010, 10:03 AM
I couldn't be arsed to keep logging the data! I'm currently using a tank of fuel every 2 or 3 weeks, which is fuel efficient enough for me at the moment :p

b.gruen
11-06-2010, 10:23 AM
I keep track of the fuel consumption (and other services) mainly to find out if something starts to go wrong with the engine. (I know this is not that accurate but it helps at least a bit.)
For this I use the free application aCar on my Nexus One (Android platform).

Klaus
11-06-2010, 03:03 PM
I don´t want to know. I´m driving her like a sports car so if she does what I want, it´s ok.

Fuel consumption tracking I´m playing with my TDI.
Makes me more happy:D

bigkeeko
11-06-2010, 04:09 PM
Sometimes I think ignorance is bliss


I have to go with that. It amazes me when people seem offended by the fact you own a `gas guzzler`. They actually make it their business and tell you that can`t understand why you drive `that`.
I mean, I don`t criticise their huge wifes food bill or ask them to sell their Great Dane and buy a yorkie as it would be `easier to run`.

colintf
11-06-2010, 07:04 PM
I always like the look on MGB owners faces when I tell them I get 27mpg on a run :)

Ajay
11-06-2010, 09:59 PM
I always like the look on MGB owners faces when I tell them I get 27mpg on a run :)

I like the look on the face of some 260 owners when I say I can 27mpg on a run :D
:fight

Herman
12-06-2010, 10:38 AM
I always like the look on MGB owners faces when I tell them I get 27mpg on a run :)


I like the look on the face of some 260 owners when I say I can 27mpg on a run :D
:fight

I don't like ZT260 owners telling me they get 27 miles on a run:mad:...it's just wrong:~

colintf
12-06-2010, 08:53 PM
sorry :)

:~

eState Trooper
12-06-2010, 09:40 PM
Best I have managed full tank to full tank is 23.3mpg, worst is 7.6mpg. Average over the last two years 18.2mpg.

Herman
12-06-2010, 09:58 PM
Best I have managed full tank to full tank is 23.3mpg, worst is 7.6mpg. Average over the last two years 18.2mpg.

See, that's what I mean. Sounds far more reasonable for proper use of a 260. My average over 3 years is 19.2

scooter
12-06-2010, 10:16 PM
After running supercharged Range Rovers for years the 260 is GREAT on fuel.

colintf
12-06-2010, 10:20 PM
After running supercharged Range Rovers for years the 260 is GREAT on fuel.

now that i can imagine!

:cool:

if it helps anyone feel better, a mate and I used to get 8mpg from a 1500cc Singer Gazelle (like a Hillman Hunter) aound the fields, now that was fun, but 30 years ago!!!

Ajay
12-06-2010, 11:30 PM
See, that's what I mean. Sounds far more reasonable for proper use of a 260. My average over 3 years is 19.2

After I got my car, the first full tank went at 22.37mpg. At the end of the first years ownership i got 18.9 mpg and with 13076 miles travelled, an average of 23.16 mpg; no track days that year.

Since then I've not bothered to keep a record but based on spot checks I still appear to be in the 22 to 23 mpg range and 25 to 27 on good days (or bad days depending on your point of view :rolleyes:). On track-day days the consumption goes in only one direction :o; usually get about 14 to 16 for the whole day including the travelling to/from the track, so ontrack it's single figures :D

ColinE
13-06-2010, 02:27 AM
I got 267 miles out of tank today (or rather yesterday) - think that's the best I've managed

Ken B
13-06-2010, 05:09 PM
During winter months I was getting 164 miles on a tank, this went up to about 220 when a 70 mile round trip was included. Of late I think its around the 180 miles mark.
Once had a toyota avensis hire car, had it flat out heading to Wrexham on the A41, reset the trip at full chat, was doing 5mpg, cool:shock

AndyG
13-06-2010, 08:41 PM
I got 26 on the way to Silverstone. :D


I had a couple of spirited drives at Silverstone and embarrassed an S6 Avante up the hills on the way home ;)


My fuel gauge hit 1/4 and I had to stop to fill up :(

I filled up to 1/2.

15 miles later the gauge hit 1/4 again :rolleyes:

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