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@nd said:
we have chips, MPG, liters, feet and inches cm and meters, miles and yards, stones, pounds and ounces a truly odd place :ROFLMAO: 🤪
I'm driving a diesel according to my calculations i am getting between 30 and 32 mpg (slightly less than i previous thought) about 27/28 to the US gallon (y)
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What's a stone? That's pretty good MPG my Discovery TD6 averages about 23 with slightly oversized BFG KO2s
 
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I’ve got the diesel. Daily driver. Have a 200 and a Jimny. It feels more solid, heavy and tight compared to the 200. Can’t compare to the Jimny. Seating position is better than anything I’ve ever driven- super high and unobstructed view out. It’s got loads of grunt, and it roars… I don’t hear noise- it’s a symphony. But that’s just me. Here’s something interesting- on short bursts, on certain roads, I seem to be getting to higher speeds than I would be comfortable with in my 200. I think it’s because you feel the road more, you feel more in control. The 200 is super smooth, perhaps a bit “numb” so I tend to be more cautious. My Grenadier is also much more refined on rough roads. The suspension setup is confident and you don’t hesitate. Note- I switched out the stock tyres immediately with 285/70s. I think that adds to the stability of the vehicle. I’ve also got some aftermarket wheels on the way with a lower offset so I’m expecting even more stability with the wider track. Regarding the steering- it’s definitely got more play than the 200, but it’s heavier- I personally like that. Having said that, driving a Jimny has taught me how to handle the steering play!
 
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FlyingTexan said:
Wow 35k/yr is no joke. You might want to start studying the manual on how to service the bearings, fluids, and start saving for an engine swap lol
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The problem is not the engine, the problem is the weight and shape. Put any engine in it and it will use fuel.
 
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Probably 60% - The Fit is a great little car to zip around town with and my work trip is 4 miles.
 
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Krabby said:
The Fit? It’s fine doing 75 - cruises right along.
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Saw where one review from a month and a half ago he said at highway speeds you had two hands on the wheel. Just wanted to hear other takes.
 
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FlyingTexan said:
Saw where one review from a month and a half ago he said at highway speeds you had two hands on the wheel. Just wanted to hear other takes.
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Are you asking about @Krabby's daily driver Fit or the Grenadier?

If the Grenadier (sorry I haven't driven a Fit, so I can't comment) one finger on the wheel is just fine to keep it in a lane; it's a very relaxed drive
 
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Today’s “imperial mp/g figures after a run😀😀 still over half a tank left 👍 IMG_8257.jpeg
 
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bigleonski said:
Litres per 100 miles.
All over the shop.

So 3.6L per 100km. Yeah, nah.
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We live in hope 🤪I will get a better idea when I fill up for the return journey. I have used a lot less than half a tank for the first 200 miles. I did an earlier check and it was coming back to about 28+ mpg.
 
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