T5? Stick this up your R's

[JamesT5]

I can easily get 1000 miles + out of my tank on my T5..... if I get out and push for long enough.

Regards

James

[Harvey]

My car says do not drive passed shell or start walking.

[foammanmark]

Reading this thread makes me think 'why the hell am I selling my D5 to run 2 T5's?' My V70 D5 Euro 4 would get me to around 600 between fill ups, unless I filled it right to the neckhole in which case I could get 650.

My D5 is 'provisionally sold' and if the guy pulls out, I won't be too upset for obvious reasons!

[JamesT5]

When I upgrade to the P3 (goodness knows when), I'll be going for a D5 model. The petrol car has proved very thirsty on fuel and all my engine gremlins wouldn't have happened on a diesel version.

What helps is the Police forces are now using D5's a lot more so there should be some ex-Police D5's floating around really cheap in a couple of years or so and there'll be some there now already but nothing for under £2000.

Regards

James

[lance]

My fiancé who is young and beautiful prefers my T5 and even thinks it sounds sexy when I had a d5 loan car she longed for the t5 back ok the d5 does 10-20 mpg more but it can't pull a 23 yr old do 150 plus mph or sound sexy and now I can out run the police in there smelly oil burners too lol

[LiamT4]

My fiancé who is young and beautiful prefers my T5 and even thinks it sounds sexy when I had a d5 loan car she longed for the t5 back ok the d5 does 10-20 mpg more but it can't pull a 23 yr old do 150 plus mph or sound sexy and now I can out run the police in there smelly oil burners too lol

pmsl

[stephenevans99]

My fiancé who is young and beautiful prefers my T5 and even thinks it sounds sexy when I had a d5 loan car she longed for the t5 back ok the d5 does 10-20 mpg more but it can't pull a 23 yr old do 150 plus mph or sound sexy and now I can out run the police in there smelly oil burners too lol

I've never met a 23 year old bird who's been impressed by a Volvo Estate. She'd cream herself if you showed her your model Hornby collection !!

I must admit, I wish my car could do 150mph & outrun the police....very useful when going to the local Sunday carboot sale....

[Haizum74]

Filled my D5 up at my local Shell in Singleton and then drove to the Trafford Centre in Manchester, the photo shows the range AFTER the 50 mile trip. It's amazing the range on these things if you stick to 65-70mph on the motorway.

Might try 56mph with the door mirrors folded in next time !!

On your way out please stop off and collect your


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[stephenevans99]

Aren't you missing a Cylinder?

[Haizum74]

My fiancé who is young and beautiful prefers my T5 and even thinks it sounds sexy when I had a d5 loan car she longed for the t5 back ok the d5 does 10-20 mpg more but it can't pull a 23 yr old do 150 plus mph or sound sexy and now I can out run the police in there smelly oil burners too lol

or you're making it up

Aren't you missing a Cylinder?

No, four is more than enough to carry my less than rotund frame around in comfort and pace if required) lol

[stribo]

Personally I'd rather fly past your oil burner in our R shouting "power", and burning up the Earth's resources at a frightening rate. If you want to save fuel, buy a pushbike.

[Harvey]

Personally I'd rather fly past your oil burner in our R shouting "power", and burning up the Earth's resources at a frightening rate. If you want to save fuel, buy a pushbike.

Well said that man.

[t5_monkey]

If you need to save money etc... fair does...

But the day you genuinely prefer diesel to petrol is the day your knob may as well fall off.

[stephenevans99]

Personally I'd rather fly past your oil burner in our R shouting "power", and burning up the Earth's resources at a frightening rate. If you want to save fuel, buy a pushbike.

Don't forget to pick up your angle gear on the way past !!

[stephenevans99]

If you need to save money etc... fair does...

But the day you genuinely prefer diesel to petrol is the day your knob may as well fall off.

Having already had numerous FAST cars including my old T5, I'm quite happy now for my knob to fall off....feel free to pick it up and use it as a propshaft.

[T5frankie]

My fiancé who is young and beautiful prefers my T5 and even thinks it sounds sexy when I had a d5 loan car she longed for the t5 back ok the d5 does 10-20 mpg more but it can't pull a 23 yr old do 150 plus mph or sound sexy and now I can out run the police in there smelly oil burners too lol

punching above your weight there then lance lol

[LeeT5]

I think I'll just stay out of this battle. ;-p not one an R can win.

Yes it can....in the Looks dept', ALL DAY LONG

Who gives a t**s about fuel economy anyway. If i gave a hoot then i'd rip off £2000 worth of mods right now and even then i'd be wasting my time.

Around town i just watch my fuel guage drop...ah well, at least i'm smiling and having fun! On the flip side, i'll get 36mpg at 65mph constant...and that's dam good for a remapped R.

[Sharkey R]

Yes it can....in the Looks dept', ALL DAY LONG

Who gives a t**s about fuel economy anyway. If i gave a hoot then i'd rip off £2000 worth of mods right now and even then i'd be wasting my time.

Around town i just watch my fuel guage drop...ah well, at least i'm smiling and having fun! On the flip side, i'll get 36mpg at 65mph constant...and that's dam good for a remapped R.

That's very true. :-)

[LeeT5]

When I upgrade to the P3 (goodness knows when), I'll be going for a D5 model. The petrol car has proved very thirsty on fuel and all my engine gremlins wouldn't have happened on a diesel version.

What helps is the Police forces are now using D5's a lot more so there should be some ex-Police D5's floating around really cheap in a couple of years or so and there'll be some there now already but nothing for under £2000.

Regards

James

LOL, i have spoken to a couple of traffic cops in my area and i have asked the question. There answers were..."these are gutless". "wish we still had the petrol T5s".

I'll say no more.

[t5_monkey]

I get 43+mpg at a constant 60-65 mph

My Dads leon in mixed driving is typically 20% more fuel efficient than my T5 - is that really something that's so much better??

Of course diesels can do better on long runs - but then mine is faster surely mixed driving is the best comparison?