I don't claim to be a definative expert on anything. But using the trip computer to work out fuel consumption, is not the most accurate way of doing it. The true test is to brim your RR, zero the clock, fill it back up and work out the average of fuel used to mileage covered.
Lots of people who are considering buying a RR use these forums for advice. Many of them would rush out tomorrow and buy one if they thought 22mpg was the norm, and if thats what you get, good for you. I'm just trying to give a wider perspective that most poeple will achieve far less.
As for the green eyed monster, I knew before I got mine, it would use shed loads of petrol, and she hasn't dissapointed on that front.
Oh but you did
you were extremely negative about my 22mpg, inferring that it was untrue and adding sarcastic remarks. As for working out the fuel consumption, I have no discernable difference between my trip computer and filling the car and working out the average between trips. I have worked out the consumption and also checked the fuel computer on many occasions during my five years of ownership on my Rangie with little if any difference between the two, so much for the myth of how the fuel compter doesn't work!!
I most certainly did NOT say 22mpg was the norm, as it decidedly is not - and "just giving a wider perspective" is a strange way of describing a personal attack on someone you have never met and know nothing about!!!
Anyone making a purchase decision on a single forum message about fuel consumption sounds like they should be in hospital, not buying a Range Rover. It's strong point was never economical fuel consumption - 17mpg or 22mpg, so what? Everyone was just comparing notes, not necessary to slag off people whose Rangies achieve a fuel consumption outside of your own knowledge base..............:doh: 'twas a friendly discussion comparing notes till the attacks were launched.....
