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Old 01-04-2012, 09:12 AM   #32 (permalink)
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The Mistress - '88 Bmw 320i Touring SE
Team m8
Last 3: 27.17 mpg (US)

Germany Beadle - '91 Mercedes 300td (estate, N/A)
90 day: 24.63 mpg (US)

The Bloodylingo - '05 Citroen Berlingo Multispace Desire
90 day: 39.77 mpg (US)

Shanner Scaab - '03 Saab 9-5 estate Vector
90 day: 26.19 mpg (US)

Clio 182 - '05 Renault Clio RS 182 182
90 day: 31.73 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by slowmover View Post
What fuel costs me has gone from 13 to 16-cpm in the last few years. So, as with other Americans, reducing fuel cost has been to drive less. I'm not sure I actually driver fewer miles most weeks, but I have been diligent about reducing the total number of miles for the same round of errands. Route planning online tools, such as those offered by MAPQUEST, are a surprisingly good aid. Giving myself a rule about some days with no vehicle use at all has helped the most in terms of combining trips.

It's those with fixed commutes hurt the most I'd think.
very fair comment!

I have a fixed 50mile round trip commute every day, so I know what my "baseload" petrol consumption will be..

However, the price can vary month to month, and thats where it catches you!

that said, Its still only a difference of £8 per month for me (1250 miles at 39.6 imp mpg (assuming low of £1.299/litre and high of £1.359 high) so its not huge
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