With my old car I was keeping track of MPG everytime I filled up, largely so I could see where all the money was going and it helped me see when something was wrong with car (MPG drops = need to top up oil/inflate tyres etc).
With the new car I'm experimenting with how I drive to get maximum fuel efficiency while still getting home at a reasonable time. The first tank I got 39MPG, the last tank was closer to 45MPG so a big improvement.
Change probably a combination of getting to know the car a bit better now and my experiments in driving style.
Now if only I can get to (and maintain!) 45+ MPG. Unlikely I suspect as last week was quiet on the road so I could go at the speed I wanted (half term?). Today was much busier with stop/start driving on M1. :(
Monday, 27 April 2009
Wednesday, 22 April 2009
Change of car
My poor little Ka has had enough of the 70 mile round trip commute and given up. :(
Not strictly true, but paying out £600 to get it through the MOT when after the work it wouldn't be worth more than £1000, I thought it time to change.
I now have a 1.4 206 GLX. Does the job.
Bit more comfortable than the Ka for longer journeys but I do miss the go-kart handling of the Ka. The 206 also has a few little extras that are nice to have, AC, alarm, remote locking etc.
Slightly annoyed at the finance that has been arranged. I was careful to ask at the garage about all the costs, 5% interest seemed good. £150 'admin' fee makes up for low interest rate. So £500 in costs over the £1750 loan amount.
Got my documents through yesterday, seems my grand total payable is now £3262! Seems the admin fees they added are more like £320.
Bit of a jump from £2250 we worked out at the garage, so I have to phone today and try get something changed/find out if I can clear it off in one go (probably with a regular bank loan).
Otherwise I'm fairly happy with the car, trying to get the required adaptors/cables to fit my shiny stereo in place of the factory fit one. Doesn't sound to brilliant right now, maybe new speakers would help too?!
Not strictly true, but paying out £600 to get it through the MOT when after the work it wouldn't be worth more than £1000, I thought it time to change.
I now have a 1.4 206 GLX. Does the job.
Bit more comfortable than the Ka for longer journeys but I do miss the go-kart handling of the Ka. The 206 also has a few little extras that are nice to have, AC, alarm, remote locking etc.
Slightly annoyed at the finance that has been arranged. I was careful to ask at the garage about all the costs, 5% interest seemed good. £150 'admin' fee makes up for low interest rate. So £500 in costs over the £1750 loan amount.
Got my documents through yesterday, seems my grand total payable is now £3262! Seems the admin fees they added are more like £320.
Bit of a jump from £2250 we worked out at the garage, so I have to phone today and try get something changed/find out if I can clear it off in one go (probably with a regular bank loan).
Otherwise I'm fairly happy with the car, trying to get the required adaptors/cables to fit my shiny stereo in place of the factory fit one. Doesn't sound to brilliant right now, maybe new speakers would help too?!
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