The last two weeks driving equivalent to 624 miles worked out to 33.5 mpg's this is a combination of mixed driving. However I've noticed that the cruise control greatly increases the economy, even trying to manually hold my foot at bang on 70 for the 9 miles of dual carriageway which I often travel on, versus the exact same road set at 70 with the cruise control switched on I'm getting 5 if not more mpg's for doing exactly the same speed.
I'm heading from Cornwall to Birmingham airport this Saturday so will be resetting the trip and hoping for the 40 mpg plus as I also read the various reviews stating low 40's possible out of the 3.0 tdi engine! So in less than three days I'll have the chance of testing it out. 
Whilst we are on the topic of mpg's out of the 3.0 tdi engine, has anyone here had theirs chipped/remapped and noticed greater economy after or is the marketing or performance upgrades all bull just to sell their products! Only ask as I've been offered an upgrade by three local companies all that I trust after having work off them on previous vehicles that I've owned.
Regards, Mark.
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Registration: 2 WXG (Private plate from 1962
Model: MY 2008 08 3.0TDI Quattro Sport, Black on Black (Transporter Edition) Lowered 60mm on drop link bars. Alloys swapped out to RS6 style 20" x 9.5". It's got full tints on all windows, and has the black leather interior. Remapped by Elite Automotive in Cornwall, giving an increase output to 290bhp/450lbs.
Options: Keyless Entry & Start, Bluetooth Hands Free, Quad Zone Climate, 3 Spoke Sports Tiptronic Multi Function Steering Wheel, Black Leather Comfort Seats, AMI, Drivers & Passenger Electric Memory Seats, Auto Dimming Mirrors, Bi-Xenons.
Future Plans:
Selling my current Audi A8 Quattro Sport and replace is with a newer D4 Audi A8L with the 4.2V8 Twin Turbo setup once again it must be black. I'm looking for one with the options added where it has the rear recliing seats, with heated outers. Bose speakers minimum and B&O's if affordable. Rear and back door sun blinds prefered.
Planned Mods:
Upon the arrival of my A8L D4, I will be once again having the ECU remapped to a performance setting over economy. Rear Tints as dark as can go whilst also tinting the front windows with a medium tint. Once again I will be purchasing lowering links for the air ride suspension and setting it at 55mm lower when in comfort as my desire rideheight over standard. Alloys will be 21" however the one current most likly to be the next car already has a brand new set of 2016 S8Plus wheels on it.
My Business: "The Transporter - Cornwall" find us on Facebook or download the Smart phone application by clicking the link below. http://TheTransporter.appsme.com
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