Ooh
If I'm driving like Mother Teresa, I can just about crack 21mpg in the Jag.

Thraping it and making frequent visits to the redline (which is unavoidable with a V8 - you do it just for the noise) sees consumption in the 10-14mpg range.

Try as I might, I just don't 'do' small cars though. I suspect the Jag's replacement will still be something large and big engined, but powered by one of Dr Diesel's evil inventions.

Edit: k2 - take a look at a used Volvo V70 D5. They're £stuid cheap at auction and come with a fairly decent 185bhp diesel engine, which sounds much less tractor-like than the BMW 4-pot.
( rubberduck should only be used after consulting with your GP, Wed 14 Jan 2009, 10:26, Reply)