131mirafiori forum

On BBC News today (24 January 2012)

Euro 1.76 a litre  :'( :'( :'(. That is serious money. I remember fuel being expensive when I was in Italy in July 2010, and having a nasty shock at the cost of filling up on the motorway  :o :o

I was only filling up a 1.4 Punto EVO. Imagaine a big car  ??? :o.

My local filling station is ?1.42 for a litre of diesel and has been for weeks. We just have gotten used it here in the UK over the last few years - stupidly high fuel prices! >:(

So thats over ?100 to fill up the 5 Series  :o :o

I'd imagine the consuption isn't fantastic either  :'( ??? :o >:(

Mine returns a lousy 26 MPG in mixed use driving. Hardly great for the environment  :-\ :-\

Try my Volumetrico ;D Fill it to get the light out................just :)

I filled up this evening the bill came to ?103.00 I nearly had to lie down on the forecourt  :D

It's ridiculous :'( Wages stay the same or go down and prices just keep going up.

Added to that so many people are losing their jobs and therefore end up on benefits. I don't know what the answer is but something has to be done ;)

Here in Holland we have bikes, Dave ::)

I have a bike :)

I can still remember in the early 90's when my weeks take home pay wouldn't top ?100. Now that wouldn't even fuel a large car and moreover the last 20 years have apparantly being a period of low inflation ??? ???

However you can guarantee that the restaurants and bars will be full this weekend. I don't know where it all comes from  :o :o

When I last filled up my E60 535d M Sport it cost me ?1.429 for each litre of Diesel, with a total bill of ?86.60 - but the tank still had a few miles left in the 'Range' according to the OBC.

If I drive the car 'normally' - that's normally for me and not the wife I might add ;) - I get about 27mpg - but if I'm gentle on the throttle I can stretch it out to at least 35mpg, which isn't too bad for a 3 litre engine. :)

The problem I have now is that I have just effectively been given 3 months notice (after being told that my position was safe! >:() so I find myself looking for another contract after two years in the current one.  :-\ So, back to worrying about money again :( Not nice. (If I'm ever introduced to a Banker I shall hit first, speak later!)

Simon

Just what you need in the new year  :'( :'( ::) I always knew a few years ago when recruiting was such a nightmare and 'Personnel Issues' dominated my working life  ??? :-\ that the situation of not being able to find people would not last  :-\ :-\. At least they gave you 3 months notice, as opposed to 3 minutes  :'( :'(that some people get.

An opportunity came to my attention a few days ago that I would imagine could suit you, especially based on your former Employer  ;) :) However, it is in this region. Could be worse at least you'd be close to Steve and I to get your Mirafiori Fix (talking about them obviously without the driving). If you are interested send me a PM and I will provide the details.

Back to the Original StoryLine, at least fuel is cheap here  ;D ;D :o

Rob