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R Lee
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I thought diesels are great for economy?


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they are, mine sits at high 60s / low 70s during the week doing 100+ motorway miles everyday. driving it VERY hard I haven't had it averaging less than 30 over a 5 mile journey either what car were you in ?
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the clocks go to 200mph so has to be a 4.0 twin turbo thing maybe
R Lee
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It was my attempt at attention seeking

R Lee
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I've just bought a VW T'reg V10 TDI
Thirsty lil' buggers


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CASH £140... how much money do you walk round with loool :/
R Lee
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They're not going to accept marbles, are they?
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sell it
R Lee
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No!

What am I going to use to tow the track car eventually
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Your scooter? Pretty sure that will tow anything imaginary
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Toureg

Fuel tho even my 4l Jeep is cheaper to fill and does 18mpg
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Did my first three figure fill up the other day coming home from Combe although I stopped before it got that ridiculous.
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Evo 9 and V10 Touran plus walking around with that cash, must be drug dealing
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quote:
Originally posted by Chris_corsab
CASH £140... how much money do you walk round with loool :/


Why are people so funny about cash??
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My worst nightmare
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
quote:
Originally posted by Chris_corsab
CASH £140... how much money do you walk round with loool :/


Why are people so funny about cash??


Dunno, popo dont like it either, if i have large amounts of cash on me they always search the car like youre not allowed to carry money around
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You've always got to have a few grand floating about in cash so you can chase the bargains
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dodgyness
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quote:
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You've always got to have a few grand floating about in cash so you can chase the bargains


Lying in the house and in your ash tray are 2 different things.
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my cars lucky to see over £20 at the petrol station haha

full tank = more weight = worse fuel consumption



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R Lee
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Oh great ... So, now I'm a dodgy drug dealer!

I always carry money and cards with me, everywhere I go. Is it that strange? I only bought fuel, FFS


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Originally posted by JedDy
my cars lucky to see over £20 at the petrol station haha

full tank = more weight = worse fuel consumption



[Edited on 03-08-2011 by JedDy]


so you will drive around and fill up more often and probably use more fuel driving to and from the petrol station? nice one
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quote:
Originally posted by BarnshaW
quote:
Originally posted by JedDy
my cars lucky to see over £20 at the petrol station haha

full tank = more weight = worse fuel consumption


so you will drive around and fill up more often and probably use more fuel driving to and from the petrol station? nice one


Not if he only drives 50 miles a week and drives like your grandma.

I always fill up to the brim from empty. About £25 a week.... LPG FTW!
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Originally posted by Graham88
Evo 9 and V10 Touran plus walking around with that cash, must be drug dealing


Touran?!?!?! Please, don't insult me



[Edited on 03-08-2011 by R Lee]

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