W176 a class a180 petrol top up oil

Car still running in do thought I'd check the oil.
Was at just over minimum
Topped up with some I had for the golf.
Hopefully not a sign of things to come,  may even quieten down the tappety noise

Also surprised to see the cars ecu up front in the crash impact zone.  Guess it keeps it cool but seems an odd place ( unless I'm wrong and it's the ecu for the lights etc but I doubt it)

Noticed eco mode doesn't stay enabled for the next day but does for minor journeys within the same day.

A180 petrol auto w176 268 miles 32.1mpg

Slightly better but still pretty bad but that's 268 miles with almost another 1/4 tank to go. 

Still running in.

This is in comfort mode so will try eco mode next.

Car runs well though and strong.

Lovely car only downsides are poor visibility and I think the engine is noisy very 'tappety'

A180 mpg update 28.5mpg 259 miles

Car still running in.
Approx 500 miles on the clock but still really poor mpg even for an auto

28.5mpg over 259 miles.
Not quite a full tank
All school run miles.

Let's hope it improves otherwise I'll have the x5 back

3d gel plates for new A180

I really dislike the full mercedes black surround (especially on a white car). So time to remove the covers and fit cleaner plates.

3d road legal UK gel plates from eBay

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F302521261469

Need some plate fixings too

Bottom band just pulls off
Easier to put your new plate in the holder and mark off the positions.
I chose to use 4 screws but you could use only 2 or sticky pads.

Far cleaner look now even if there are a lot of screws on show.

A180 A class w176 boot floor liner tidy mat and carpet

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F302521261469

£41

Golf gti edition 30 111,111 miles milestone

Golf gti edition 30 mpg update 29.4mpg 370miles

Golf gti edition 30 110,000 miles completed

Car treated to a full wash.  Chip touch up on any scrapes.  And some polish.

Mot due soon.  Front left sidelight not working for some reason so need to fix that.

Goodbye X5 , hello A180 w176 A class !

Golf gti edition 30 mpg update: 351 miles 27.3 mpg