I have an '07 model and don't recognise this symptom - although because I bought it 2nd hand, the previous owner may have had it fixed?

Ads90 wrote:

I have an '07 model and don't recognise this symptom - although because I bought it 2nd hand, the previous owner may have had it fixed?

That sounds very wrong - and scary!
With the cramped driving position (I'm long of leg) it's hard enough going quickly from gas to brake - I'd definately notice if the revs were picking up (or not dropping) as I do this, and I can say they drop more-or-less just like any other car I've driven. The characteristics are indeed different, but nothing that driving for a few hundred miles didn't allow me to adapt to...

I have sort of got used to it but it still catches me out in traffic now and then . If it can be fixed then I hope my mpg will also improve?

Can't think that fixing it would make mpgs any worse... it should involve cutting the fuel a tiny bit quicker.
Might not be enough to notice though.
You've probably read the mpg thread - and have an idea of what you should be getting, depending on your driving style and loads? I'm still averaging 30, with very mixed length, lightly-laden journeys - this kind of tells me everything is probably working as it should!

Yes mate read that with great interest. The first six months it was quite good around the 27 mark with the roof rack ect but since I have been having all the problems I stuggle to get more than 24 on motorways (65mph) and other driving gets around 18-21. I do want to have more work done to it but I don't want to spend any more money until it is right.

I'd agree that 27 with a rack sounds about right - especially with some etcs!

But 18 to 21 doesn't seem right - I used to get that with my V8 90.
I suppose with a laden rack, and maybe towing, with a headwind, but not just normal stuff.

It's a tricky one, especially when your garage is telling you there's nothing wrong!
I don't know what to say, other than to try 2nd opinions (from independants). It's all money though.
But if you get back up to 27+ I suppose you'll recoup some in the long run.

My hope is that this guy from Lodge Lane will have more knowledge than the dealer technicians and be able to identify the problems, and even fix them. My worry is that if it is a problem LR know about but can’t fix then I am in for more waffle!!!

the early ones we had at work used to run on a bit the latter ones dont so it seems the 08MY have the issue fixed.
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James

Thanks James

I really do hope this is fixable