Mk3 N/a Fuel Consumption

[daktari]

Hi guys. Been offered a tidy mk3 which i`m considering to replace my trusty but ultimately boring as heck xantia diesel. Now i know it`s not even going to come close on fuel consumption, but what sort of mpg mixed driving can i expect. And whats the ins group?

Cheers

Dak.

[Karma Supra]

I have got 400 miles to a tank (£55 to fill with super plus) in my TURBO.. so an N/a will have a slightly better fuel economy then that... of course if you rag it it all goes down the pan!!!!

AS for insurance group, not sure... You can insure a mkiii as a classic car, if not they don;t have the boy racery image so insurance it ok!!!

As a guage my girlfriend got insured in her mk3 turbo, all mods declaired (there re a few) fully comp 3 points and claim last year.. for less then it cost her to insure her F reg 1.8 astra

Shes 22 and paying just over a grand if that helps.

Can I also take the oppertunity to say if you turn the map is the isle of wight counter clockwise a bit, it looks like the Nurburgring??? :D

[daktari]

I have got 400 miles to a  tank (£55 to fill with super plus) in my TURBO.. so an N/a will have a slightly better fuel economy then that... of course if you rag it it all goes down the pan!!!!

AS for insurance group, not sure... You can insure a mkiii as a classic car, if not they don;t have the boy racery image so insurance it ok!!!

As a  guage my girlfriend got insured in her mk3 turbo, all mods declaired (there  re a few) fully comp 3 points and  claim last year.. for less then it cost her to insure her F reg 1.8 astra   

Shes 22 and paying just over a grand if that helps

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Cheers Karma. Not too worried about insurance. Like you say the classic policy thing is a life saver. My GT4 cost less than 300 fully comp mods declared etc. If the fuel works out at about 25 then i can live with that. Time to go haggle. Anything i need to look out for in particular? Head gasket and big ends i know about.

[daktari]

Can I also take the oppertunity to say if you turn the map is the isle of wight counter clockwise a bit, it looks like the Nurburgring???  :D

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Takes a bit longer to get round tho...... Ruddy tourists.

[Karma Supra]

I found it, I have the official figures...

3.0i - 21.2 MPG urban, 36.7 @ 56mph, 29.4@75mph

Bottome ends are only really a problem due to neglect, headgaskets because they were not tightened enough from the factory <_<

Check for rust under the rear arches, arounf the middles spoiler support, down the A pillar next to the windscreen (where its not been removed properly).

Check the aircon is gassed and working, check the heating works (if not its a very easy free fix, but its a good knocking point) drive it and listen to knocks and clunks.... open the boot and look inside for traces of water collecting (open the flaps in the trim).......

[MarkMcQ]

I'm 24 and currently insured on an 88 Mk3 N/A, 3rd party f/t for only 530-odd a year through elephant.co.uk. When I was looking for quotes they gave me the best one, all the other companies wanted between 1k and 1300. I definitely reccomend checking them out.

Lloyd's TSB wanted, and I swear I'm not making this up, 12 grand for 3rd party.

[Karma Supra]

WE use elephant too!!! they seem to be Mk3 friendly!!! Tescos said they will not insure anyone under 23 in one!!!

[Muzz]

WE use elephant too!!! they seem to be Mk3 friendly!!! Tescos said they will not insure anyone under 23 in one!!!

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Funny that because i am 18 with 9 months driving experience and Kwik Fit just quoted me 1800!! ;)

[Karma Supra]

Thats why I said tescos :P I have also been driving mkiiis since I was 18.