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Driving slower does not save fuel. Driving consistently at speeds of about 80-100k will.
specially in a 60k zone
that's it! The speed limits spell curtains for fuel economy.Quote:
Originally Posted by echnidna
In the interests of the nation, I therefore propose a blanket 320Km/Hr speed limit. :D
Just slightly back to the price gripe - I'm getting really sick of being told how lucky I am as the people in Europe are paying $2-$3 a litre. If they were to travel the distances we do, some/most would probably cross 3 countries - not only that but they have a much better public transport system - which outside of provincial Oz just doesn't exist.
Bob
I've seen discussions where some people maintain the average surburban Aussie actually drives no further than your average European anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob38S
I drive further here than I did in Europe, but at much more economical speeds and with no congestion.
I can understand the farmers and the rural people using this argument.
My wife & I are in a rural area & we used an average of $850/month for the last quarter (Jan-Mar, before the latest price hike), that is almost $200 a week for 2 people.Quote:
Originally Posted by havenoideaatall
How much a week are you spending?
My sister in law has "rellies" in Denmark, we were there in '03 while they were here in '05 - distances and prices were frequently discussed/compared etc. I'd like to meet "the average surburban Aussie actually drives no further...." as I'm sure they would so we could compare notes. The general opinion here - there is that we are all being ripped off - and in the main - by the same companies.Quote:
Originally Posted by havenoideaatall
Bob
I am constantly amazed at people complaining at the price of fuel but don't bat an eyelid at walking into the servo and paying $4 a litre for bottled water.
Dan
Mate that is serious money.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers
I was paying 89c for diesel in Jan 2004. I paid 1.40 odd the other day.
Now I train to work, I put in about 25 bucks a week - 100 a month.
(Used to be 75 a week / 300 a month before the price hike).
Missus probably spends 40-50 a week/160-200 a month.
$260 a month in total now, used to be $460-$500 before the hike. What I save in fuel, I spend on my Metlink pass so our monthly transport is still $460-500 odd.
I think the average Aussie drives further (alot further), but I've seen people quoting motoring organisations who seem to think differently. I think we're all ripped off - in terms of the excise we pay, but interestingly enough, I don't think the European prices went up 40-50pc this last 2 years, so yes something is going on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob38S
In an attempt to negate that argument, I don't consume 6 bottles per 100km while driving, my cruiser does (24lt per 100km):oQuote:
Originally Posted by DanP
Ouch!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers
I prolly spend about $150 per week on fuel.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers
Al :eek: