V8 on It's Travels

Reebs · 15th August 2016, 07:09

Well by special arrangement with Esso to have a mobile oil refinery on tow, I've taken the V8 (and the family) on a little holiday break to Weymouth in sunny Dorset.

Yesterday we went to Portland Bill lighthouse

And back at the holiday park

The sun is shining

and the wallet is emptying

FLYING BANANA · 15th August 2016, 07:15

Nice to see a V8 at Portland once again. Hope you are all having a nice time.

Parker · 15th August 2016, 08:41

Looks superb and I bet every mile traveled puts a smile on your face. Heh if you worry about the petrol it drinks don't take it out the drive

The oil tanker comments can run thin especially when I'm standing at the pump filling the Bentley 6.75 V8

Go for it Paul and enjoy every single gas guzzling mile

J1MBO · 15th August 2016, 09:31

Indeed it does look superb

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I've never understood the following tanker comments......those that drive them normally never make them

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Over 15,000 miles in a 75 V8, including trips to France, Spain, Scotland, Devon & Cornwall, I averaged 23.5mpg, indeed it could make Penzance with ease on a tankful something my good lady's Fusion fails to do.

Kevin Williams · 15th August 2016, 12:41

And it looks like it has been truly "christened" by the local birds [bumper in Pic 2], just to make you welcome!

Enjoy your stay-weather looks great!

Ken B · 15th August 2016, 18:00

Always go away in mine every year. This year went to Portmeirion North Wales. 272 miles each way plus bombing around Snowdonia over the 3 days we were there. Got just over 23 mpg which was a pleasent surprise as never bothered to check it before. ...

stevestrat · 16th August 2016, 06:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by J1MBO

I've never understood the following tanker comments......those that drive them normally never make them

.

Over 15,000 miles in a 75 V8, including trips to France, Spain, Scotland, Devon & Cornwall, I averaged 23.5mpg, indeed it could make Penzance with ease on a tankful something my good lady's Fusion fails to do.

Have to agree. I can get 28mpg on a run if I'm gentle with my right foot.

SCP440 · 16th August 2016, 06:59

I use mine all the time and probably do about 1000 miles a month. If you are worried about MPG buy a small car but personally the sound and feel of a V8 is worth every penny.

I recently took mine to Aberdeen for a weekend, 1000 miles in 3 days. One fuel stop on route each way which coincided with a comfort break.

On a decent run I get 25 but pottering about it is usually 19 but when you are used to running an Interceptor that feels economical.

Reebs · 16th August 2016, 22:00

Another day trip out, today to visit the Jurrasic Skyline tower in Weymouth

And the view from above. Spot the V8 yet?

No, how about now

Also went to Note Fort too today, the venue for one of Redfives more memorable local meets I seem to remember.

Parker · 17th August 2016, 07:09

Somebody is having too much fun

Me stuck here in the office, window wide open, sun beating down, the sea in the background and the smell of fresh cut grass - for goodness sake how am I supposed to work when you are out enjoying yourself. Oh coffee and cake arrived

15th August 2016, 07:09	#1
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,941 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	V8 on It's Travels Well by special arrangement with Esso to have a mobile oil refinery on tow, I've taken the V8 (and the family) on a little holiday break to Weymouth in sunny Dorset. Yesterday we went to Portland Bill lighthouse And back at the holiday park The sun is shining and the wallet is emptying __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

15th August 2016, 07:15	#2
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,568 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Nice to see a V8 at Portland once again. Hope you are all having a nice time. __________________ 233,431. That’s our second meet done, no.3 next weekend. onen hag oll

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Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Looks superb and I bet every mile traveled puts a smile on your face. Heh if you worry about the petrol it drinks don't take it out the drive The oil tanker comments can run thin especially when I'm standing at the pump filling the Bentley 6.75 V8 Go for it Paul and enjoy every single gas guzzling mile __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

15th August 2016, 18:00	#6
Ken B Regular poster MG ZT 260 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Colchester Posts: 96 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Always go away in mine every year. This year went to Portmeirion North Wales. 272 miles each way plus bombing around Snowdonia over the 3 days we were there. Got just over 23 mpg which was a pleasent surprise as never bothered to check it before. ... __________________ http://www9.mgcars.org.uk/mgoc260/f0...ine=1301514012 Ken Bischoff vin 075 in Odyssey Blue. MG ZT CDTi in silver. Rover 75 CDTi Auto in Odyssey Blue.

16th August 2016, 22:00	#9
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,941 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	Another day trip out, today to visit the Jurrasic Skyline tower in Weymouth And the view from above. Spot the V8 yet? No, how about now Also went to Note Fort too today, the venue for one of Redfives more memorable local meets I seem to remember. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

15th August 2016, 09:31	#4
J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,583 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	Indeed it does look superb . I've never understood the following tanker comments......those that drive them normally never make them . Over 15,000 miles in a 75 V8, including trips to France, Spain, Scotland, Devon & Cornwall, I averaged 23.5mpg, indeed it could make Penzance with ease on a tankful something my good lady's Fusion fails to do.

15th August 2016, 12:41	#5
Kevin Williams Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Tourer [116 bhp] in Wedgwood Blue / MG ZT CDTi [131bhp] in Anthracite Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Matlock Posts: 330 Thanks: 106 Thanked 66 Times in 52 Posts	And it looks like it has been truly "christened" by the local birds [bumper in Pic 2], just to make you welcome! Enjoy your stay-weather looks great!

16th August 2016, 06:59	#8
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	I use mine all the time and probably do about 1000 miles a month. If you are worried about MPG buy a small car but personally the sound and feel of a V8 is worth every penny. I recently took mine to Aberdeen for a weekend, 1000 miles in 3 days. One fuel stop on route each way which coincided with a comfort break. On a decent run I get 25 but pottering about it is usually 19 but when you are used to running an Interceptor that feels economical.

17th August 2016, 07:09	#10
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Somebody is having too much fun Me stuck here in the office, window wide open, sun beating down, the sea in the background and the smell of fresh cut grass - for goodness sake how am I supposed to work when you are out enjoying yourself. Oh coffee and cake arrived __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP