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Title: 3.0 elite
Post by: andy. on 19 December 2009, 13:58:22

Is there a big difference in a 2.5 24v and a 3.0 24v as i have the oppertunity of a `98 3.0 elite should i make the change?  thanks

Title: Re: 3.0 elite
Post by: sneakypenguin on 19 December 2009, 14:41:50

normally with the 3's you get a few more toys than in the 2.5's, the 3's are a bit better at munching those motorway miles and the extra power gives better acceleration.

Title: Re: 3.0 elite
Post by: Humpy on 19 December 2009, 15:45:46

And much more fun in the snow :o

Humpy

Title: Re: 3.0 elite
Post by: The roadrunner on 19 December 2009, 17:28:16

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And much more fun in the snow :o

Humpy

Indeed, I've been having much fun attempting to keep my 3.0 Elite in a straight line on ungritted roads. ;D

Title: Re: 3.0 elite
Post by: andy. on 20 December 2009, 01:11:48

Thanks for the thoughts...i went for it and also had lots of fun on the way home, it loves petrol!! :o

Title: Re: 3.0 elite
Post by: Ian_D on 20 December 2009, 01:20:12

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Thanks for the thoughts...i went for it and also had lots of fun on the way home, it loves petrol!! :o

Yes they are great cars...

But as you are finding out... you wont pass many petrol stations without stopping  ;D ;D

Title: Re: 3.0 elite
Post by: Tony H on 20 December 2009, 14:06:45

What sort of mpg do you who own 3.0 ltrs get around town driving in the cold winter weather?

Title: Re: 3.0 elite
Post by: golly on 20 December 2009, 20:04:50

I Have a 2.5 CD Auto,and a 3.0L Elite.The 3.0 is better on fuel.[tr][/tr] 

Title: Re: 3.0 elite
Post by: The Red Baron on 20 December 2009, 20:14:11

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I Have a 2.5 CD Auto,and a 3.0L Elite.The 3.0 is better on fuel.[tr][/tr] 

i must agree tbh.

Title: Re: 3.0 elite
Post by: Ian_D on 20 December 2009, 21:14:01

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What sort of mpg do you who own 3.0 ltrs get around town driving in the cold winter weather?

Not checked, and dont want to since my MID hardly ever shows over 18/19mpg  in 'normal' weather :'(

Title: Re: 3.0 elite
Post by: tigers_gonads on 21 December 2009, 09:18:54

auto's are cr*p on fuel round town  :(

it looks like my 3 ltr manual is sorted now  :-/ :-/     so i reset the mpg on the mid  :y
as of this morning and after 65 miles of town driveing, i'm getting 28.6 mpg  :y :y ;D ;D

( before the fix .............. it was about 12 mpg  >:( >:( >:( )

Title: Re: 3.0 elite
Post by: Ian_D on 21 December 2009, 10:28:55

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auto's are cr*p on fuel round town  :(

it looks like my 3 ltr manual is sorted now  :-/ :-/     so i reset the mpg on the mid  :y
as of this morning and after 65 miles of town driveing, i'm getting 28.6 mpg  :y :y ;D ;D

( before the fix .............. it was about 12 mpg  >:( >:( >:( )

Nice to hear you got it all sorted Steve  :y :y :y

Title: Re: 3.0 elite
Post by: tigers_gonads on 21 December 2009, 17:59:47

cheers mate  :y
i'll catch up with you over the holidays with that flywheel   :y
thats after i grind off the bolt that somebody rounded off  ;) ;) ;) ;)  :-X :-X ::)

Title: Re: 3.0 elite
Post by: Tony H on 21 December 2009, 21:28:32

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auto's are cr*p on fuel round town  :(

it looks like my 3 ltr manual is sorted now  :-/ :-/     so i reset the mpg on the mid  :y
as of this morning and after 65 miles of town driveing, i'm getting 28.6 mpg  :y :y ;D ;D

( before the fix .............. it was about 12 mpg  >:( >:( >:( )

Thats a good return :y

Title: Re: 3.0 elite
Post by: Lee A on 21 December 2009, 22:46:50

I get 20-24 around town, got 35 on a round trip to Edinburgh from Bristol this weekend, not too bad really.

Title: Re: 3.0 elite
Post by: sneakypenguin on 22 December 2009, 15:51:07

I'm getting around 17/18 around town and 36/37 on a good run, not too bad really

Title: Re: 3.0 elite
Post by: david036 on 22 December 2009, 17:11:17

We're getting about 16mpg around town and just done a 500 mile round trip and was showing 29.8mpg but ours is an auto!

Title: Re: 3.0 elite
Post by: Ian_D on 22 December 2009, 20:41:43

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cheers mate  :y
i'll catch up with you over the holidays with that flywheel   :y
thats after i grind off the bolt that somebody rounded off  ;) ;) ;) ;)  :-X :-X ::)

Who rounded what bolt?  :-X :-X :-X LOL!

Like I said, im not it a massive rush...
Ta Steve!  :y

Title: Re: 3.0 elite
Post by: Ian_D on 22 December 2009, 20:42:31

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I'm getting around 17/18 around town and 36/37 on a good run, not too bad really

36/37? How  :o?

Title: Re: 3.0 elite
Post by: tunnie on 22 December 2009, 20:46:29

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I'm getting around 17/18 around town and 36/37 on a good run, not too bad really

36/37? How  :o?

I get 27 mpg from our 3.0, thats when i am in 'nice' mode  :o

22mpg when not  ;D

Title: Re: 3.0 elite
Post by: Ian_D on 22 December 2009, 20:47:39

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I'm getting around 17/18 around town and 36/37 on a good run, not too bad really

36/37? How  :o?

I get 27 mpg from our 3.0, thats when i am in 'nice' mode  :o

22mpg when not  ;D

That sounds more like it...

Title: Re: 3.0 elite
Post by: david036 on 22 December 2009, 21:19:22

22mpg would be good when being 'nice' to the old girl!!!  Can only dream of those figures!!!