Petrol prices in Melbourne spike to $1.65ltr.
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This is an interesting way to compare petrol/gas prices in different countries:
http://www.bloomberg.com/visual-data/gas-prices
Anyone planning a driving holiday in Turkey? :/
http://www.bloomberg.com/visual-data/gas-prices
Anyone planning a driving holiday in Turkey? :/
AngloSaxon
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TheEnd said:
I think that's all of them from VE Series II onwards. The engine management computer is linked to sensors in the fuel system that recognises ethanol fuel and runs the engine in the way best suited to that fuel. Fill up with plain gasoline, the engine management computer runs it best for that fuel.
AngloSaxon
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Lunardragon said:
The classic car forums I look at, this is the prevailing opinion too. BP Ultimate and Mobil fuel, still available through 7/11 petrol stations, are thought of as the best and least likely to contain contaminants such as water or sediments from the petrol station tanks.
Of course that is with the caveat for 7/11s that each of them can be an independent franchisee who may not maintain his tanks to the best standard.
The Coles and Woolies petrol stations are avoided by people picky on their engines as their fuels have been found to be contaminated too often with water or lower octane fuel in the wrong tanks. People with old/classic cars notice the fuel quality a lot more as they have less sound insulation between them and the working parts, amongst other things, and we can hear when the engine is running poor fuel.
And not related strictly to this comment I'm replying to but in general: I also notice fuel economy being much better on 98 Octane fuel with my daily drive. I try use it all the time despite the up front cost. Because I know I'm using less and have better throttle response.
TheEnd said:
Eighth 695 cars per 1000 people according to Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_vehicles_per_capita
The failure of public leaders to provide alternatives to cars is going to cost us as a nation dearly.
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Byron
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Thanks to this thread, i filled up the old shitbox with 95 Caltex fuel. Seems to have more power. Let's see how it goes with fuel economy.
TheEnd said:
You must be a young fella
I was like that in my younger days
But now I'm getting old & cenial
I want the creature comforts & the smooth ride of my
Guzzling Jag
:lol:TheEnd said:spannermonkey said:TheEnd said:
You must be a young fella
I was like that in my younger days
But now I'm getting old & cenial
I want the creature comforts & the smooth ride of my
Guzzling Jag
Oh please don't tell me its a V12!
NO
I couldn't afford that fuel bill .
I spend about $50-$60 a week on fuel
It's the newest car I've ever owned , last car was a 62 beetle with NOTHING inside , just the drivers seat
It would leave ALL modern cars for dead of the line ( most people can't drive , so it's easy
)I used to work at a Jag wreckers so I get all my parts at trade prices
I am tempted to go classics for our cars. General rule of thumb is that prices have bottomed (maximum devaluation) and gone back up for a lot of them, not to mention they are easier to fix.
My only concern is reliability for when my wife drives it, that and public backlash from friends and or family. Seems everyone must have the newest of everything nowadays.
My only concern is reliability for when my wife drives it, that and public backlash from friends and or family. Seems everyone must have the newest of everything nowadays.
petey said:I am tempted to go classics for our cars. General rule of thumb is that prices have bottomed (maximum devaluation) and gone back up for a lot of them, not to mention they are easier to fix.
My only concern is reliability for when my wife drives it, that and public backlash from friends and or family. Seems everyone must have the newest of everything nowadays.
15-20 year old C lass Merc
Still looks up to date , they don't really age
Try to find a Merc wagon diesel if you can , very popular vehicle
One of the Porsche guys recently bought a a 280 CE coupe for his Mrs
petey said:I am tempted to go classics for our cars. General rule of thumb is that prices have bottomed (maximum devaluation) and gone back up for a lot of them, not to mention they are easier to fix.
My only concern is reliability for when my wife drives it, that and public backlash from friends and or family. Seems everyone must have the newest of everything nowadays.
Obtaining parts would be probelematic and expensive......And you would have to run a fuel additive in them........ Have a look at the new Ford 1.0ltr Fiesta coming out in Dec....great little car man!