S8V10 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Gentlemen, Its time to replace my current steed, and the S8 of the V10 variety is really tickling my fancy. I currently do about 700 miles a week, so im afraid i do need to ask the dreaded MPG question. My current car is a 4.2 Quattroporte and on a steady 80 leptons, i can get about 25-26 mpg. How does the V10 compare? Im not too bothered about the urban mpg, but need to ask about the Mway mpg? Any other pitfalls that i should look out for? Any other advice etc? Regards Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 What a great position to be in! Welcome Adam - someone will be able to answer this one. Going from the Quattroporte to the S8. (or the otherway = ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 (edited) I averaged about 21 mpg, but I drive like a loon. I would suggest you get a facelift MMI 3G version, only available from 2009-2011 but better that the 2006-2008 non facelift and 2008-2009 facelift MMI 2G versions B&O and ceramic brakes are also something to look out for. Facelifted cars are easy to spot with the square fog lamps, later MMI 3G cars will have a joystick on top of the MMI control knob. Pre facelift 2G car - Buy a used Audi A8 Saloon S8 FSi quattro 4dr Tip Auto car Facelift 2G car - http://www.carmony.co.uk/en/used-car/audi-a8-saloon_3017958 Edited May 22, 2012 by craigyb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8V10 Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Thanks or th reply Craig..... What sort of mpg were you getting on the mway ? Is there any particular reason why you recommend the facelift over the prefacelift. And the post 09 cars to the facelift cars? The car I'm looking at is a prefacelift with ceramics, but if there are substantial updates to the later cars then I'm happy to cast the net wider. Regards Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Petrol was 85p litre when I had my S8, I didn't really care about MPG, now diesel is 145p a litre and I drive an A2. Suspension was improved on the facelift cars along with other bits and bobs. The 3G systems in the post 2009 cars was vastly superior to the MMI 2G and I would prefer it myself. I converted my S8 from 2G to 3G, it costs a fortune to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8V10 Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Sorry for the newb question, but what is the difference between 2g and 3g MMI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 its the in car entertainment systems, 2G with DVD nav, radio, cd, AMI, bluetooth etc and the later 3G systems with HDD nav, radio, cd, AMI, SD card slots, high res LED screen, bluetooth etc. 3G is a superior system with far better navigation & voice control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I would thin that the ceramic brakes are bad news as unnecessary and cost of change massive, 2-3k per disk and can get damaged by pebbles. Mine are fine but would not opt for them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 I currently do about 700 miles a week 700 miles a week in a V10....... 20 mpg would be £12,000 a year at £1.45 a litre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8V10 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 700 miles a week in a V10....... 20 mpg would be £12,000 a year at £1.45 a litre The alternative doesnt really appeal to me. Ive toyed with the idea of running a snooter for Daily duties, but then i just think its a waste not using what sat on the drive!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 I used to do those sort of miles and more in the W12, at 15 mpg average, didn't bother me at the time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenn Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 =got a 2007 v10 - 15-16 around town -the very best on a long motorway run was 23 -normally the best on motirways about 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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