Petrol prices in Newbury Options

[Jonno]

I realise this has been discussed before but, for the last week, we have reached an even higher level of pricing inequality! It now costs 6p per litre more to buy petrol in Newbury than it does in Swindon. As I do about 20,000 miles per year that is £180 extra for the privilege of buying it at home. Possibly we should have a town-wide collection to help Asda fund a local store with a petrol station. I'd throw in £180........

[motormad]

No you can't get anywhere near that economy in the Prius or the Insight. What a load of tosh!! You really are clueless

FOR EXAMPLE -

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/toyota/prius/mpg

Running costs are a mixed bag, though. Yes, you’ll make substantial tax savings each year and strong demand for used cars means impressive resale values.
But although real-world economy is impressive in its own right, with 56.4mpg over our touring route and 47.5mpg overall, you’ll do well to match the ‘official’ average – forums are rife with tales of owners unable to get anywhere near those figures

You also know how else I know? One of my best mates brothers has one - and he gets 45-50 to the gallon!!

I could easily get more than that in my old TDI without trying. The most economical cars out there are little eco-diesels like the Polo PooBlueMotion . I had one as a courtesy car and got over 75mpg on the trip computer without trying. I got around 220 miles from about 13 quid / 3 gallons of diesel.

The Tesla has a real world range of about 150 miles and a 16 hour recharge time.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/tesla%E2%80%9...at-up-with-dat/

I was never so happy to get out of a $130K car in my life.

If you were into cars you'd have an interest and knowledge about these things.

[Blake]

[quote name='motormad' post='85157' date='Aug 19 2013, 09:37 AM']

No you can't get anywhere near that economy in the Prius or the Insight. What a load of tosh!! You really are clueless

FOR EXAMPLE -

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/toyota/prius/mpg



You also know how else I know? One of my best mates brothers has one - and he gets 45-50 to the gallon!!

I could easily get more than that in my old TDI without trying. The most economical cars out there are little eco-diesels like the Polo PooBlueMotion . I had one as a courtesy car and got over 75mpg on the trip computer without trying. I got around 220 miles from about 13 quid / 3 gallons of diesel.


Which model of Tesla are you referring to?

Like I said, I stand by my assertion that the Prius and mk1 Insight can make the gas mileage figures I quoted; it depends on your driving style and terrain.

Wayne Gerdes (the Hypermiler) has even got American SUVs to get over 100mpg. It can be done if you know how!
The Tesla has a real world range of about 150 miles and a 16 hour recharge time.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/tesla%E2%80%9...at-up-with-dat/




Which model of Tesla are you referring to?

Like I said, I stand by my assertion that the Prius and mk1 Insight can make the gas mileage figures I quoted; it depends on your driving style and terrain.

Wayne Gerdes (the Hypermiler) has even got American SUVs to get over 100mpg. It can be done if you know how!