is a bugeye better than claasic on fuel ?
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As the title !
Also...what "improvements" did they make to the bugeye vs classic...engine, brakes, suspension, gearbox.
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Also...what "improvements" did they make to the bugeye vs classic...engine, brakes, suspension, gearbox.
I AM going to join the world of scooby ownership, this sat and need your continued support and encouragement !
Cheers
Rick
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Hi Rick
I doubt the bug eye will be better that a classic as it weighs more. I guess changes in ECU over the years may affect mpg but to be honest if you are that concerned about MPG get a golf diesel, however if you want to blat around with a permanent smile on your face - BUY a SCOOBY!!
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I doubt the bug eye will be better that a classic as it weighs more. I guess changes in ECU over the years may affect mpg but to be honest if you are that concerned about MPG get a golf diesel, however if you want to blat around with a permanent smile on your face - BUY a SCOOBY!!
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Two of my mates drive classics, 160 miles to a tank no matter if they drive economically or hell for leather mode ![Big Grin](https://www.scoobynet.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
My bugeye does 270 to a tank when I drive easy and around 220 when I push it.
I have noticed a slightly better mpg on BP & optimax but totally different performance, with BP & opti beating the standard tescos soup hands down!
All the cars are serviced and maintained regularly with frequent oil changes.
Cant comment about handling as my friends have all had a fair bit of work on their suspension. The interior was updated and was probably a factor that would have made me go for a bugeye anyway. One downside is you get a lot less engine noise than in the classic. I do enjoy driving / being in my mates car, you can really hear the banshee under the bonnet!
Not really the car to buy if you are worried about fuel costs though. I used to spend around 40 a month in my golf I now spend over 160. The grin factor alone is worth it IMHO!
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My bugeye does 270 to a tank when I drive easy and around 220 when I push it.
I have noticed a slightly better mpg on BP & optimax but totally different performance, with BP & opti beating the standard tescos soup hands down!
All the cars are serviced and maintained regularly with frequent oil changes.
Cant comment about handling as my friends have all had a fair bit of work on their suspension. The interior was updated and was probably a factor that would have made me go for a bugeye anyway. One downside is you get a lot less engine noise than in the classic. I do enjoy driving / being in my mates car, you can really hear the banshee under the bonnet!
Not really the car to buy if you are worried about fuel costs though. I used to spend around 40 a month in my golf I now spend over 160. The grin factor alone is worth it IMHO!
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On last 10 fill ups on my bug I got worst average of 22, best 28 mpg so call it a steady 25. Can't see this being much diff on a late Classic so not really a deciding factor for anyone I wouldn't think.
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I have a classic and get exactly the same as you do, so as you say not a deciding factor.
My car would have long since gone if I only got 160miles/tank![EEK!](https://www.scoobynet.com/images/smilies/eek.gif)
Sounds more like Evo territory.
My car would have long since gone if I only got 160miles/tank
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Originally Posted by BrynO
On last 10 fill ups on my bug I got worst average of 22, best 28 mpg so call it a steady 25. Can't see this being much diff on a late Classic so not really a deciding factor for anyone I wouldn't think.
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Getting 160 from a tank in a classic, the driver must be either mental or the car is an sti/wrx import, even then should at least be getting 180 plus.
I get circa 260 mpg from my P1 average driving.
I get circa 260 mpg from my P1 average driving.
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Originally Posted by scoobynutta555
Getting 160 from a tank in a classic, the driver must be either mental or the car is an sti/wrx import, even then should at least be getting 180 plus.
I get circa 260 mpg from my P1 average driving.
I get circa 260 mpg from my P1 average driving.
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