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Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 8:49 pm
I can feel this thread heading for the twilight zone.....
price downunder
Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2005 2:24 am
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
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
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 3:44 am
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
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
coke
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 4:27 pm
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
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
RE:Gas Prices
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 7:38 pm
Yep, we still have it pretty good here stateside even though the prices have gone up considerably. For gas that is!!
Steve
Steve
Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 1:21 am
petrol prices if you love to drive who cares.