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[dbrick]

I can feel this thread heading for the twilight zone.....

[dat68s]

Hi,

Back on topic for a second, down here in Sydney (Australia) I filled up this morning and paid AU$1.14/litre. 1 US gallon is about the same as 3.78 litres.
So, if I get the math right (here goes nothing) then I am paying about AU$4.31/gallon. With the current exchange rate that works out to be about US$3.14/gallon...

So, I think you guys have it cheap.

One thing I did notice though and that is the octane rating?

I am using what is called "Premium Unleaded" (I try and always get Shell Optimax as it has a higher RON) over hear and I believe that it is over 96RON (Octane). Shell Optimax is 98 Octane. I guess we get better quality fuel for the price premium?

Oh, I then also add 1/2 bottle of fuel booster to each tank (one bottle is AU$20) so an extra AU$10 each time I fill up.

Lucky I don't use my roadster as a daily driver

Australia also has enough oil to produce about 70% of its requirement (I believe) and we get hit with this "world market" dribble from our politicians too!

Anyhow, don't think about the cost... think about the enjoyment!
Stu

[mikew]

Hey Stu,

You forgot to mention the all important cost of Coke!

At between AU$0.80 to AU$1.00 per litre it's cheaper than petrol!!

Still, I do enjoy the sound of the Webers in my roadster slurping down all that fuel when I mash the pedal!! Heaps more fun than Coke!!!!

Mike

[dat68s]

Hey Mike,
Thanks for the correction and I have to agree with you... nothing quite sounds the same as a "genuine" sports car chewing the juice!

Stuart

[S Allen]

Yep, we still have it pretty good here stateside even though the prices have gone up considerably. For gas that is!!

Steve

[windy311]

petrol prices if you love to drive who cares.