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Col-85 · 06-29-2009, 09:29 AM

gas prices were $3.1 a litre / $13.95 gallon

Im from the Uk and trying to weigh up wether the V8 is worth the huge amounts its going to cost me in gas

Im not sure exactly how much u guys pay but i know its less than us

i do quite alot of miles per week ( about 400 ) so the only thing thats going to hold me back from the V8 is the cost of fuel, which is likely to go up!

kozzmo49 · 06-29-2009, 09:31 AM

nope

UCF w00t · 06-29-2009, 09:32 AM

Hooolllllyyy crap! $13.95/gallon?!?!? You sure your conversions were right? To me, $3.00 is crazy high lol.

Col-85 · 06-29-2009, 09:33 AM

yep , we are currently paying 100.9 pence per litre, which is about $3.1.

roughly 4.5 litres to a gallon = $13.95 :(

Col-85 · 06-29-2009, 09:38 AM

WAIT ur right i got that wrong

$1.8 a litre

$9.72 a gallon

Emher · 06-29-2009, 10:14 AM

Well my Saab doesn't drink a whole lot less then the SS and I put 98 in it as well so the difference gaswise will not be huge.

Supermans · 06-29-2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Col-85

gas prices were $3.1 a litre / $13.95 gallon

Im from the Uk and trying to weigh up wether the V8 is worth the huge amounts its going to cost me in gas

Im not sure exactly how much u guys pay but i know its less than us

i do quite alot of miles per week ( about 400 ) so the only thing thats going to hold me back from the V8 is the cost of fuel, which is likely to go up!

I would have it but buy a bicycle instead since I couldn't afford to drive it long distances.. Furthermore the US economy would tank into a recession far greater than it is.. It is unlikely that will occur anytime soon since the other countries need us to buy oil from them at the moment...

MerlinZero · 06-29-2009, 10:17 AM

Yes, Yes i would. Because over there... this car would get nearly 30MPG the gas has a bit more punch in the UK.

Gentry78 · 06-29-2009, 10:18 AM

ouch gotta love those taxes

that sucks man and unless i was really well off a v8 wouldn't be my DD but it would still be fun to have one as a toy

SirBrad · 06-29-2009, 10:18 AM

I don't think I would buy anything other than a bicycle if gas was that much!

carsismeZ06 · 06-29-2009, 10:20 AM

Yeah, people freak out about gas prices in the 'States, but in Europe it's much worse.

Col-85 · 06-29-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MerlinZero

Yes, Yes i would. Because over there... this car would get nearly 30MPG the gas has a bit more punch in the UK.

30MPG with the v8 and its a no brainer!

i currently get about 40MPG but with a 1.6 Litre Vauxhall Astra!

cam2fst4u · 06-29-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SirBrad

I don't think I would buy anything other than a bicycle if gas was that much!

That sucks big time... I feel bad for you guys over there....

MrIcky · 06-29-2009, 10:33 AM

Everyone quotes the highway mileage like it's an economy car but the city mileage is pretty dismal. If you live in the country it may not be that bad gas wise though.

06-29-2009, 09:29 AM	#1
Col-85 Drives: Astra Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Liverpool , England UK Posts: 40	would you still have a V8 if...... gas prices were $3.1 a litre / $13.95 gallon Im from the Uk and trying to weigh up wether the V8 is worth the huge amounts its going to cost me in gas Im not sure exactly how much u guys pay but i know its less than us i do quite alot of miles per week ( about 400 ) so the only thing thats going to hold me back from the V8 is the cost of fuel, which is likely to go up!

06-29-2009, 10:20 AM	#11
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	Yeah, people freak out about gas prices in the 'States, but in Europe it's much worse. __________________

06-29-2009, 09:31 AM	#2
kozzmo49 Drives: 2010 camaro ss rs Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 407	nope

06-29-2009, 09:32 AM	#3
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,451	Hooolllllyyy crap! $13.95/gallon?!?!? You sure your conversions were right? To me, $3.00 is crazy high lol.

06-29-2009, 09:33 AM	#4
Col-85 Drives: Astra Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Liverpool , England UK Posts: 40	yep , we are currently paying 100.9 pence per litre, which is about $3.1. roughly 4.5 litres to a gallon = $13.95 :(

06-29-2009, 09:38 AM	#5
Col-85 Drives: Astra Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Liverpool , England UK Posts: 40	WAIT ur right i got that wrong $1.8 a litre $9.72 a gallon

06-29-2009, 10:14 AM	#6
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,189	Well my Saab doesn't drink a whole lot less then the SS and I put 98 in it as well so the difference gaswise will not be huge.

06-29-2009, 10:17 AM	#8
MerlinZero Big Orange Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,169 View My Garage	Yes, Yes i would. Because over there... this car would get nearly 30MPG the gas has a bit more punch in the UK.

06-29-2009, 10:18 AM	#9
Gentry78 HOOK'EM Drives: 97 c1500/92 olds Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,279	ouch gotta love those taxes that sucks man and unless i was really well off a v8 wouldn't be my DD but it would still be fun to have one as a toy

06-29-2009, 10:18 AM	#10
SirBrad The Captain Drives: 2010 2LT/RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Freehold, NJ Posts: 1,499	I don't think I would buy anything other than a bicycle if gas was that much!

06-29-2009, 10:33 AM	#14
MrIcky Drives: Dodge Ram Megacab & Cobalt SS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boise Posts: 1,536	Everyone quotes the highway mileage like it's an economy car but the city mileage is pretty dismal. If you live in the country it may not be that bad gas wise though.