R55 Automatic impressions, mpg and more?
#28
We've got almost 2000 miles on the Clubman S automatic and getting 31 mpg in the city. Wifey recently took it to Arizona (300 miles each way) and got 32. Not much difference city to highway. We are still REALLY happy with it considering my truck gets 17mpg and when the pump cuts off at $75.00, it isnt full!
#30
Well, that's me but I only have about 130 miles on it and as I stated it's been short trips...in town with only 15 mins. on the highway twice..and it's 30mgs. I expect it to improve and certainly be better on pure highway. During this 130 miles I've tried out the sport button a few times which will, I'd think, not be so hot for the best mpgs.
I'll be driving it a great deal more very soon - a fairly long trip will be in early June to the Jim Thorpe Run - of course that will be highway and "spirited driving", as well.
I think McCoin drives a non S auto? Yes?
I'll be driving it a great deal more very soon - a fairly long trip will be in early June to the Jim Thorpe Run - of course that will be highway and "spirited driving", as well.
I think McCoin drives a non S auto? Yes?
#31
Here's a thread you can read on MINI2 while you're waiting for more helpful posts here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/mini-club...orld-mpgs.html
#32
#33
OK, first tank - average mpgs 35.5, via the onboard computer. Mostly short trips, one round trip highway of about 100 miles..with varying speeds usually between 65-75 mph.
I like the way this MINI lets you know about your fuel getting low - from bongs, to the red lines and even that little triangle with an ! in the middle of it on the obc.
P.S. Mine is a non S, it's a Cooper Clubman
I like the way this MINI lets you know about your fuel getting low - from bongs, to the red lines and even that little triangle with an ! in the middle of it on the obc.
P.S. Mine is a non S, it's a Cooper Clubman
Last edited by Otra; 05-18-2008 at 02:24 PM.
#34
Have 1700 miles on my auto clubman s. I travel 30 miles each way for work mostly highway roads. I have been averaging the follow.
tank 1: 29.7 mpg 380 miles
tank 2: 30.8 mpg 398 miles
tank 3: 32.5 mpg 421 miles Added DDM Works intake
tank 4: 33.1 mpg 428 miles
tank 1: 29.7 mpg 380 miles
tank 2: 30.8 mpg 398 miles
tank 3: 32.5 mpg 421 miles Added DDM Works intake
tank 4: 33.1 mpg 428 miles
Last edited by dalmightyone; 05-18-2008 at 02:21 PM.
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Wonder if the high heat + humidity that's sitting over Texas is having an impact? I know my old MCS used to turn into a pig in this kind of weather.
#40
MPG Non-S Automatic
My results are:
1st tank -33 mpg (hand calculated) mixed overall. Part of that was interstate, mountain roads and the onboard computer calculated 36.8 (for that part of the trip only)
2nd tank- 31.9 (hand calculated) mixed driving. I was using more air conditioning.....90's the last 2 days.
I'm happy but had hoped for a little better. Do mpg's improve as the car is broken in?
1st tank -33 mpg (hand calculated) mixed overall. Part of that was interstate, mountain roads and the onboard computer calculated 36.8 (for that part of the trip only)
2nd tank- 31.9 (hand calculated) mixed driving. I was using more air conditioning.....90's the last 2 days.
I'm happy but had hoped for a little better. Do mpg's improve as the car is broken in?
#41
I've got about 1700 miles on the clock so far. In mixed driving -- maybe 60% city and 40% highway -- with the A/C going about half the time , I've been consistently in the 27.5-28.5 range per tank.
Nothing to write home about, but pretty good for a great handling sports car with a ton of personality.
Nothing to write home about, but pretty good for a great handling sports car with a ton of personality.
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#43
First tank down - by my calculation 26.2 mpg for 75% city driving. Quite a lot of idling while tinkering too.
I'll be putting a couple of hundred this weekend on the way to and from Disney - will be interesting to see what a 75% highway tank will look like...
Stinking hot and sticky humid here (always during the summer) - caning A/C constantly.
I'll be putting a couple of hundred this weekend on the way to and from Disney - will be interesting to see what a 75% highway tank will look like...
Stinking hot and sticky humid here (always during the summer) - caning A/C constantly.
Last edited by rexicon; 06-04-2008 at 07:38 PM.
#44
Just came back from a great MINI Run out in Jim Thorpe PA.. Drove from Westchester County, NY out there and back with highway, serious hills, twisties through beautiful farm country...and my mileage via the OBC shows 35.8 mpgs...this was with sport mode during the real serious twisting roads, and with the air conditioning on for the majority of the driving - pretty darn good.
This new automatic compared to the CVT is amazing - never did I feel as though the car was having any trouble keeping up, we zipped up the hills effortlessly and could easily keep up with the many MCS that were with us. Absolutely rate this engine/transmission A++++!
This new automatic compared to the CVT is amazing - never did I feel as though the car was having any trouble keeping up, we zipped up the hills effortlessly and could easily keep up with the many MCS that were with us. Absolutely rate this engine/transmission A++++!
#47
Well, there are some regional forums here that cover various events and runs https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...splay.php?f=98 and I can direct you to a regional site as well, that covers events such as runs, gatherings, detailing "clinics" and more: http://nemini.org/index.php?referredby=59 There is a very active contingent in the NJ area, spilling over into PA, and then Westchester/CT...but even some in Western Mass., too.
Very exciting about your possibility of buying a MCCS.
Very exciting about your possibility of buying a MCCS.
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