FUEL SAVER... GUARANTEED!!!
Submitted: Sunday, Nov 13, 2005 at 18:06
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What with Fuel prices going up, I have found the ultimtae way to save money on fuel....
I inherited a 1990 KH Laser.... coast me $144 to insure it 3rd party, and has 11mths rego,
I'd say that even with the cost of registration, Having a little 1.6l over my Troopy would pay for itself in no time.
Cost of Oil Change - Troopy -- 11litres + Filter = $80+
Cost of Oil Change Laser -- 3 litres + Filter = $25!!!
Include all the other servicing costs... coz a
old car needs nothing but basics... and it's a pefect solution. Not to mention the ease of getting around!!! I would only do it with a car that was in great condition etc... coz old cars can cost...but if you get a good one...
And now my Troopy is my weekend toy!!!
I said NICE ONE!!!
Reply By: Peter 2 - Sunday, Nov 13, 2005 at 19:08
Sunday, Nov 13, 2005 at 19:08
Yes we've been doing exactly that since the late 1980's, much better to put the k's on a reliable older car which is easier to get around in, easier to
park, don't give a stuff where you leave it ( no one pinches old volvo's) and cheaper to repair and service. Much better than using the 4wd which rests in the garage, also means you don't have to rush those important jobs so it is ready for monday morning.
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Reply By: Ray Bates - Sunday, Nov 13, 2005 at 20:04
Sunday, Nov 13, 2005 at 20:04
I do the same. I have a Daihatsu Coure. 5/7 ltrs per 100 kls 4mtr turning circle and parks where my L'cruiser dares to tread. The L'Cruiser is mainly used for towing my caravan at weekends and holidays.
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Reply By: Ron173 - Sunday, Nov 13, 2005 at 20:44
Sunday, Nov 13, 2005 at 20:44
Been there done that.
Sounds great cos you got 11 months rego free, but when you got another rego to pay etc etc each year, and it wont pull your boat, pull your van, launch your boat, it becomes an extra expense.
Unless for you its time to quit fourbies, stick with fourbie, but enjoy free rego now while it lasts, next years another story.....
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Reply By: Member - Steve (ACT) - Sunday, Nov 13, 2005 at 21:17
Sunday, Nov 13, 2005 at 21:17
We've just done the same thing, little $1000 run about, I have a work vehicle so our 4by was being used to run the kids around and a trip across to the other side of town once a week.
Cheaper on fuel, maintenance, rego etc. and the other upside there's no compaint anymore when I go on a boys weekend because Sandy still has a car.
Steve
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Reply By: Member - Davoe (Widgiemooltha) - Sunday, Nov 13, 2005 at 22:01
Sunday, Nov 13, 2005 at 22:01
Without doing the math i always considered the other costs such as rego,insurance servicing and potential repairs would not add up to a huge saving. But then I dont live in the city
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Reply By: techie - Monday, Nov 14, 2005 at 00:01
Monday, Nov 14, 2005 at 00:01
Mazda LWB van - runs LPG (7c / km).
Can
park in loading zone for 30mins.
Love goin' shopping.
W'ends @ beach (sleeping,swimming).
nothin' beats it.
Techie
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Reply By: D-Jack - Monday, Nov 14, 2005 at 08:20
Monday, Nov 14, 2005 at 08:20
How about a scooter? About a $2500 initial cost (new), $2-300 for wet weather gear etc, $160 per year for rego, worst case scenario total rebuild $600, 35-40km/l a whole lot of fun on a car licence! Use the fourby if crappy weather or for some canoodling in the rear
seat!
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Follow Up By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Monday, Nov 14, 2005 at 21:57
Monday, Nov 14, 2005 at 21:57
Worst case scenario!!! yeah, you can be creamed on your scooter by a 4x4!!!! LOL..
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Reply By: traveller2 - Monday, Nov 14, 2005 at 08:28
Monday, Nov 14, 2005 at 08:28
If you have kids the second set of
wheels is a no brainer, being used as a shopping trolley/mum's bus quickly makes the 4wd deterioate never mind when they kids get old enough to learn to drive and get their P's.
I taught the first one on the troopy and he could drive really
well but got his licence on an auto as he was never going to drive a manual car after learning on a 4.2 diesel which would take off from rest at an idle.
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Reply By: Member - John C (QLD) - Monday, Nov 14, 2005 at 09:23
Monday, Nov 14, 2005 at 09:23
Yep, just got a VW MK1 (1978) Golf in the family.
$800.00 plus a little work to get it registered.
Runs pulp though since it has a modified MKII GTI motor.
15 sec 1/
4 mile and still less than 10l/100k, since it only weighs 830kg and 95kw.
Go the fuel injection for effeciency.
Keeps those ricers honest, and a smile on my face.
Has been driven so much, wife hasn't had a chance yet.
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Reply By: Eric from Cape York Connections - Monday, Nov 14, 2005 at 15:15
Monday, Nov 14, 2005 at 15:15
Yea I only drive the 4wd occasionally my every day run around is the Lamborghini convertible LOL.
All the best
Eric
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Reply By: RupertDog - Monday, Nov 14, 2005 at 16:01
Monday, Nov 14, 2005 at 16:01
How about the best of both worlds -
I have a '97 RAV4 (I can hear the laughing already). Great for running around the city and carparks, dropping kids @ school, reasonably good on fuel AND can go most
places off road that I need (especially good on sand). I will admit moderatly adventurous off road (am still a newbie), but usually travel with either Hilux Surf or Land Rover for back up.
Great fun little beast, that only the biggest obstacles, or deepest ruts will stop.
RD
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Reply By: ellmcg - Wednesday, Nov 16, 2005 at 19:37
Wednesday, Nov 16, 2005 at 19:37
I think it depends a lot on how much you're going to insure it. We tried that, but to claim mileage for work it had to have comprehensive insurance...
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