Euro trip in 2005 D3
Hey there,
Just returned from a Euro trip 1463.1 miles from Peterborough to Leipzig in Germany and back. Dover - Dunkirk route and done in two days each way.
24.5mpg, 54mph average speed and 26:53 - all according to the DIS
2005 A8 4.2 V8 Petrol with 203980 miles on the clock and LPG conversion.
Mix of fuels as I have a Euro LPG adaptor. Approx. £400 of fuel used at ~£1.40 a litre average - Varying prices, euro conversion and so forth. A touch over 2 euros for E5 and 1-1.3 euros for LPG - I'd say fuel is cheaper relative to other things, but the poor euro rate makes things similar!
I did some check over, remedial work prior, with new front control arms, a service and two new tires coming in a touch over a grand, but she runs true and stable, which given the speeds I was doing was a very sensible plan.
Didn't miss a beat. LOVED the roads, even dual carriage ways moved fast with great land discipline. I cruised round the 100 mark where I could, blipping a bit faster when needed and well there's plenty of pull there. I didn't go silly, because passengers and I'm less used to reaction times when going much faster.
Oh and even at 100mph you can still get a Vauxhaul Astra on your tail and far too close for comfort, i know the A8 has a nice rear end, but really!!!
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Current :
2005 A8 Sport 4.2 V8 D3 - LPG working!
Previous :
1998 S8 PF 4.2 V8 D2 - Gearbox died ~120k
2002 S8 FL 4.2 40v V8 D2 Prins LPG - Engine valves met pistons ~230K
Also :
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0l (Post Apocalyptic makeover)
2003 Brabus Smart FourTwo (should sell)
2003 Mazda Rx8 2.3 (might sell)
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