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    Isn't that what they keep cigars in?
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    Driving slower does not save fuel. Driving consistently at speeds of about 80-100k will.

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    specially in a 60k zone
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    Quote Originally Posted by echnidna
    specially in a 60k zone
    that's it! The speed limits spell curtains for fuel economy.

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    In the interests of the nation, I therefore propose a blanket 320Km/Hr speed limit.

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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob38S
    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.

    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by havenoideaatall
    ...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.

    How much a week are you spending?
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    Quote Originally Posted by havenoideaatall
    I've seen discussions where some people maintain the average surburban Aussie actually drives no further than your average European anyway.
    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.
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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers
    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.

    How much a week are you spending?
    Mate that is serious money.

    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob38S
    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.
    Bob
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DanP
    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
    In an attempt to negate that argument, I don't consume 6 bottles per 100km while driving, my cruiser does (24lt per 100km)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers
    Nope, that is humour, not humor.
    Ouch!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers
    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.

    How much a week are you spending?
    I prolly spend about $150 per week on fuel.

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