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27-07-2006, 12:33 AM | #1 | ||
GT= The Gamble,The Legend
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Ive been looking into buying a AUIII XR8 unfortunately though i have a main concern which is making me think twice about purchasing this type of vehicle. As we all know and are affected the ongoing petrol prices increase its making my decision harder to pursue in buying a xr8 and the possible impact it could have on the resale value!
So more or less i would like to know how many litres per 100kms were you getting (average fig)? and how much out of a full tank? Any sort of responses is again appreciated.......cheers |
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27-07-2006, 12:42 AM | #2 | ||
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27-07-2006, 12:48 AM | #3 | |||
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27-07-2006, 01:09 AM | #4 | ||
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BLUPRNT XR8 - It seems roughly between a I6 and V8 the fuel consumption isnt majorly different unless your foot is heavy on the 8? By the way thanks for finding that particular thread.
FANTZ - Its when i talk to people like you i get into trouble lol but yes its true you dont buy a v8 to worry about fuel economy which im very aware of! |
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27-07-2006, 07:26 AM | #5 | ||
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I just purchased a HSV.... 5.0 Windsor is thrifty compared to what im driving. 5.7 holden stroker, not the GENIII, man, does it drink!
Never giving that car up though, to hell with fuel economy! |
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27-07-2006, 07:33 AM | #6 | |||
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If you aren't going to drive the V8 all-day, every-day then it shouldn't really cost you much more than I6 (IMHO). If, like my wife and I, you drive approx 200km/day then fuel starts to add up :( Get the 5.0L .. fuel is only going to get MORE expensive. This is probably your last chance!!!! Rod. |
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27-07-2006, 07:35 AM | #7 | |||
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27-07-2006, 07:38 AM | #8 | ||
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Up to you how important cars are to you right now in your life. petrol is just one of the costs of running a car maybe a poor third comapred to depreciation, maintenance though.
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27-07-2006, 11:44 AM | #9 | |||
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27-07-2006, 02:42 PM | #10 | ||
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I think it's the perfect time to buy a V8 it's a buyers market because of stupid people who are spending thousands on downsizing that they'll never recuperate.
There is bugger all difference really in in economy between the 4litre & 5litre & I mean really will you miss $3 or $4 a week anyway, it's really a fairly minor expense in the scheme of everything else in life especially something that can give so much enjoyment. |
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27-07-2006, 03:28 PM | #11 | |||
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29-07-2006, 01:14 AM | #12 | |||
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29-07-2006, 01:33 AM | #13 | |||
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29-07-2006, 02:30 AM | #14 | |||
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I bet once you let your old man have a drive of your v8 and he hears the rumble he'll be jealous! |
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29-07-2006, 02:34 AM | #15 | |||
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27-07-2006, 04:59 PM | #16 | ||
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My 5.7 Gen 3 drinks, but the difference between my departed AU I6 and the Gen 3 V8 is not that much to worry about. Plus I enjoy driving fast cars and if you do to and can afford the price hikes, go for it! Nothing worse than driving a car you don't like....
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27-07-2006, 07:20 PM | #17 | |||
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Get the 8 if you want it, you can always sell it again if the petrol bill really gets to you. You wouldn't be the first, if you did, you wouldn't be the last either! All the best with it. GK
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27-07-2006, 05:22 PM | #18 | ||
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My S2 XR8 ute doesn't use anymore fuel than my S3 I6 work ute.
Work ute obviously carries more weight but XR8 has to put up with me having fun. |
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27-07-2006, 05:31 PM | #19 | ||
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Fuel consumption in regards to the engines being comapred is bugger all, but if you do get a V8, your foot will gain weight, therefore YOU will use more fuel....
I don't know why your asking us though... Do you want to pay a little more for a V8 or save a little bit (enough for 1 or 2 pizzas per week)...
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27-07-2006, 07:31 PM | #20 | ||
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You'd pay more in insurance & rego than you would in petrol changing between the two
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27-07-2006, 10:38 PM | #21 | ||
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My 5.0 drinks the juice around town (17.5L/100km - 21.5L/100km), but on the open road its more economical than my 6 cyl EL was , returning around 10L/100km.
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27-07-2006, 10:59 PM | #22 | ||
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I must say there is some valid points being said here! Driving a car you dont like, from the slight difference in I6 & V8 fuel consumption and just the fact that petrol will only be rising is something i wont disagree on but i do think that my foot will go down abit too often in the 8 lol......
Will shall see what happens. I just hope i dont have to think outside the blue oval. thanks again all for the feedback. |
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28-07-2006, 02:45 PM | #23 | |||
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take a gamble use the buying power there is now ,to get into one ,wait for the pollie picking seasons later this and next year and something will drop dramatically which could give atleast 2 years with current or less prices, if that fails chuck the mobile and other costly crapola in the bin and get an 8 |
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28-07-2006, 02:51 PM | #24 | ||
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you can always put it on gas
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28-07-2006, 06:07 PM | #25 | ||
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Just returned from a round trip Sydney - Melbourne and scored average 10.3 lt/100km and usually around town to work etc get 12.5 to 13 lt/100km
Vehicle is 5.6 T3 stroker. |
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28-07-2006, 09:19 PM | #26 | |||
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29-07-2006, 12:19 AM | #27 | |||
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I guess there is always that lovely note as you give it the berries, and knowing that you're only paying half the cost of petrol, why wouldn't you? Each to their own, but I see no sacrilege in a V8 on gas. GK
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28-07-2006, 09:35 PM | #28 | ||
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Decisions, decisions, decisions. I'd thought i ring up a couple of insurance companies just to get rough estimates and so far AAMI wont touch me, NRMA was asking, 3,700 for the AU v8 and 2,700 for the xr6t and justcars insurance for the xr6t 2,200. This is for comprehensive cover, under 25's and in my name.
Anyways bit of time, research and patience ,ill find whats best for me. |
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28-07-2006, 11:05 PM | #29 | ||
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There is no dilemma, only finding the right one.
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28-07-2006, 11:37 PM | #30 | ||
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Just do it, you''l never look back & it does start to cost to much to run every day just buy a cheap old 4 banger to get you around through the week, enjoy the V8 on weekends.
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