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    Pretty good going...

    We are getting around low 8's to high 7's with all around town stuff.

    We are pretty happy with that to be honest as it is quite the pocket rocket and gets driven as such.

    Quote Originally Posted by Rubbadub View Post
    In case anyone is wondering how economical these cars can be, I had the opportunity to make a drive home last night from my olds' place. The route is 37km, downhill for the first few km, and largely free of traffic lights, not to mention traffic at 10pm.

    Average speed was 59kmh, and there were a couple of blasts... , but I ended up with 5.3L/100km, having seen 4.4L/100km at one stage during a downhill descent with the feet off the pedals altogether.

    If I had been driving purely for economy, I'm sure the figure would have ended up closer to 5L/100km, perhaps even inside that, but it's very hard not to use this car as it's intended to be...
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    Yes, it was a very leisurely drive, by my standards. Going the other way (uphill) the figure was 6.8, and that was without too many bursts (due to traffic flowing constantly, but hemming me in). Average speed 57km/h.

    I also added 1/2L of oil to take the level from about 1/4 way up to the top of the cross-hatched section. Total added is 1L in just over 4000km. Not an oil burner by VW/Skoda definitions but more than any other car I've had. I'm not seeing any oil spots on the back, or leaks/build-ups under the bonnet, though, so I'll keep monitoring the situation but not getting over-concerned about it.
    Now gone.... 2012 Skoda Fabia RS

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    mmm... Oil use is a bit more concerning than fuel use... I will be taking more notice now!

    Never wanted an LS1 **** box!

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    Yeah, I'd trade 10% more fuel use for no or little oil use, even though it would wind up costing more.
    Now gone.... 2012 Skoda Fabia RS

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    I remember cars in the 80's didn't use as much oil... must be a reason.

    Perhaps after 10k it will all change and be fully run in.

    Quote Originally Posted by Rubbadub View Post
    Yeah, I'd trade 10% more fuel use for no or little oil use, even though it would wind up costing more.
    Owner and Operator of 2013 Polo GTI - Sunroof - Xenons - Reflex Silver
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    Just been looking on Carsales. Seems like 26K drive away is the going price for Fabia RS at the moment!

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    Quote Originally Posted by pologti18t View Post
    Just been looking on Carsales. Seems like 26K drive away is the going price for Fabia RS at the moment!
    Extremely good value!
    Now gone.... 2012 Skoda Fabia RS

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    650km since last oil top up and some driving in 40+ weather, still at top of cross-hatched section. Too early to conclude the car is settling down to no oil use, but long enough to give me some hope...
    Now gone.... 2012 Skoda Fabia RS

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    Mine RS Wagon is pretty much the same as yours around town.
    8.3L/100km with average speed 31km/h.
    Skoda Fabia RS Wagon - Black - Black Anthracite wheels

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    Now gone.... 2012 Skoda Fabia RS

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