No matter what the price of oil is, or how much tax is levied, or how much profit the oil companies make, travelling by car will always be cheaper than public transport.
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No matter what the price of oil is, or how much tax is levied, or how much profit the oil companies make, travelling by car will always be cheaper than public transport.
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Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View PostWhat was that about you being IT literate?
so 550 miles for 55 litres not so bad?
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What was that about you being IT literate?
so 550 miles for 55 litres not so bad?
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Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostWhich gave me the answer of
(550 / 55) * (miles per litre) = 37.8541178 miles per gallonOriginally posted by gingerjedi View PostThat'll be a US gallon.Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostBeing IT literate I used google
(550/55) miles per liter to mpg
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Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostBeing IT literate I used google
(550/55) miles per liter to mpg
Which gave me the answer of
(550 / 55) * (miles per litre) = 37.8541178 miles per gallon
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Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View PostI can bet your not a programmer as it seems u can't even do some basic maths. It works out around 45-50mpg.
(550/55) miles per liter to mpg
Which gave me the answer of
(550 / 55) * (miles per litre) = 37.8541178 miles per gallon
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Originally posted by Spacecadet View Postindeed it's only about 35mpg
I get close to 50 in a diesel hatchback (57plate)
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Originally posted by Paddy View Post550 miles with 55 ltrs is heavy for a TDi small hatch even if you are booting it all the time.
I get close to 50 in a diesel hatchback (57plate)
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Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View PostI invested in a 54 plate Golf Tdi (50k miles) before my current contract started as I would be doing on average 120 miles a day (varies due to the different motorways I take depending on the traffic).
I manage to do aprox 550 miles on a full tank of £70. I imagine I am doing a bit of saving there which should compensate for cost of the car (not to mention the cheaper road tax, insurance and maintenance).
So sometimes it can make sense to get a new(er) car provided it doesnt cost you an arm and a leg.
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