Fee
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Is the 3.0 TDV6 the same as the engine in the 3.0 Q7s?
How much worse will the V10 be on fuel?
We'll use it a lot for towing so having the extra grunt for a small sacrifice in fuel economy would be ok, but if its horrendous then 
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
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Not much help, but I drove one from Llandudno to Newcastle and back, and used £200 of fuel. About 400 miles I think.
Based on that, it's a good 50p a mile. I'd get pissed off with that, but not in the same financial situation as you guys.
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DaveyLC
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The V10's DRINK diesel and you've got 10 injectors to replace when they fuck up.
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Robin
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Yes, in essence
V6 does 25mpg, V10 23mpg bearing in mind that's not when towing, the V10 is probably going to be better when towing!
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Tomnova16
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R Lee has one, think its the V6 though
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Robin
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
The V10's DRINK diesel and you've got 10 injectors to replace when they fuck up.
Just looked at the price.
I'd avoid it 
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Mike
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quote:
Originally posted by Tomnova16
R Lee has one, think its the V6 though
R Lee's is a V10, posted a thread a while back showing 21.9mpg
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=611647&page=1
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LeeM
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do it proper, get a V10. it will be slightly better on fuel when towing than the v6 if you really need a reason to justify it
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R Lee
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Thirsty thirsty thirsty.
Very rarely will you see MPG higher than 20. Can range from 320-400 miles to a full 100 litre tank.
Remapped V6 is ever so slightly better on juice than the V10 and just as quick(ish).
Remapped V10 has enough torque to do whatever you want and is more than capable in a drag race (if that's your thing).
Expensive when things go wrong. Annoying when things go wrong. V10 uses 2 batteries and needs both of them to start properly. Electrics can be a nightmare.
Engine has to be lifted up/out for some jobs ie. alternator, steering pump etc.
Tbh, I don't know of many 4x4s that offer a real life decent MPG. They're so heavy, they require fuel.
Personally, I've never towed anything, but I don't doubt the Treg's capabilities. It will seriously tow anything 
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Matty W
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Judging by this video, id say the V6 is probably all your going to need
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls23tHPX8mQ
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DaveyLC
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Does it have to be a Toureg? A 06+ ML280 CDi or even a X5 3.0D is much better on the old go juice.
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