It's not so much the tyres (although Michelin have a notoriously rigid compound which means they last forever, but aren't very 'sticky') more the wheels.
You were overtaken by 'lesser vehicles' because they don't have 245-width tyres. Narrow tyres are needed to cut through snow, and on top of...
Doesn't that work out as 49mpg?
As previous posters have said, I've read that high 40's is what should be expected from the TDi 140.
Nowhere as economical as the 130 PD varieties, but I believe there are other compensations.:salute:
The grey car's bumper was part of the S-line exterior styling pack, which was an option on the B7 cabriolet. The pack included the front bumper with a deeper grille and a more aggressive profile to the rear diffuser. The brochure also states something about special S-line side skirts, although...
Most likely to be fuel starvation; check the fuel pumps - IIRC there's a pump near the tank which can be troublesome. This could cause the symptoms you describe. That sort of thing may well not show up on a computer diagnostic check, therefore the main agents (who are now 'technicians' and not...
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