On 12 Oct 2005 18:53:19 -0700, Reginald Prat-Jones wrote:

> Any idea what that would be in U.S. gallons? I heard the UK Imperial
> is about 20% more?
>
> 46-48 mpg (UK) x 0.80???? = or 36.8 to 38.4 mpg (US)???
>
> Pretty good mileage for a good sized car. The mid size diesel Merc we
> can get in the States now gets about the same mileage
>
> My guess is as you break in the engine, your fuel mileage should go up
> a bit. I always heard that brand new engines get lower fuel mileage
> until they get over 4,000 or so miles. Maybe that is a myth.

The fuel consumption is about what I was expecting, if it does improve over
the next few thousand miles that will be a bonus

>
> How do like it? How is the acceleration?

I'm very pleased with the car. The acceleration is very smooth and
progressive allowing easy & safe overtaking. It also pulls cleanly from low
revs for example 1200 - 1500 rpm in third gear meaning you have to change
gear less often in slow town traffic.

The ride is also very good - not too soft so it doesn't roll much going
round corners yet not so firm that it becomes uncomfortable.

--
Richard