View Full Version : Petrol price at your local gassy?
skidMark
3rd July 2008, 19:53
Just curious what you guys are paying, just state what octane too, plain old 91 here is $233.9 a litre
Yes i just filled up.
Yes it was $46.20.
Yes i will only get 220km's for that.
Yes i could almost cry. :crybaby:
Just curious what you guys are paying, just state what octane too, plain old 91 here is $233.9 a litre
Yes i will only get 220km's for that.
By my calculations you go 220 kms and use only one litre of gas?...thats pretty good Mark.
skidMark
3rd July 2008, 20:00
By my calculations you go 220 kms and use only one litre of gas?...thats pretty good Mark.
Cheeky bugger.....nah thats for my $46.20 :(
Pogo2
3rd July 2008, 20:01
Just curious what you guys are paying, just state what octane too, plain old 91 here is $233.9 a litre
Yes i just filled up.
Yes it was $46.20.
Yes i will only get 220km's for that.
Yes i could almost cry. :crybaby:
Was 212.9. That was at 3.30pm.
Cheeky bugger.....nah thats for my $46.20 :(
Buy you still pay $233.9 per litre right?
skidMark
3rd July 2008, 20:03
Was 212.9. That was at 3.30pm.
Mmmm been talking to family up in auckland complaining at it being that, they went silent when i told them what we pay...
Was 212.9. That was at 3.30pm.
No, no it wasn't, petrol has never been over $200 per litre.
am i complaning at paying 2.12 a ltr of 91 still costing me around 45 to fill bike and geting about 380k when i play nice
am i complaning at paying 2.12 a ltr of 91 still costing me around 45 to fill bike and geting about 380k when i play nice
Now thats more like it.........decimal point in the right place at last....youngins these day...:nono:
Trumpess
3rd July 2008, 20:06
I threw $50 in the holden this morning and it was $2.129 for 91. I get 200kms from $50. Once upon a time I got that on $40. Rather sad as it don't go as far as it used too. As for the bike, havent got that far yet lol :)
skidMark
3rd July 2008, 20:07
am i complaning at paying 2.12 a ltr of 91 still costing me around 45 to fill bike and geting about 380k when i play nice
You are getting almost double the k's for same money, how i envy you.
skidMark
3rd July 2008, 20:08
I threw $50 in the holden this morning and it was $2.129 for 91. I get 200kms from $50. Once upon a time I got that on $40. Rather sad as it don't go as far as it used too. As for the bike, havent got that far yet lol :)
Dissadvantage of living in the boo wops i guess eh :(
skidMark
3rd July 2008, 20:09
Buy you still pay $233.9 per litre right?
233.9 cents yep....what choice do i have.
skidMark
3rd July 2008, 20:09
Now thats more like it.........decimal point in the right place at last....youngins these day...:nono:
But, he didn't put the .9!
But, he didn't put the .9!
He was rounding down....even I could see that...:clap:
Trumpess
3rd July 2008, 20:16
Dissadvantage of living in the boo wops i guess eh :(
Just be glad you don't live further away in the whop whops. The further it is to travel to get the fuel there, the more expensive it is.
Pogo2
3rd July 2008, 20:17
No, no it wasn't, petrol has never been over $200 per litre.
Should have been 212.9 cents per litre. But hey, the ways it going who knows what we will be paying next year!
skidMark
3rd July 2008, 20:19
Should have been 212.9 cents per litre. But hey, the ways it going who knows what we will be paying next year!
I think we need the barter system.
Or i will just start buying meths.
It would be cheaper per litre.....:msn-wink:
quallman1234
3rd July 2008, 20:26
I think we need the barter system.
Or i will just start buying meths.
It would be cheaper per litre.....:msn-wink:
Probabaly.
What bike are you riding around on these days anyway?
skidMark
3rd July 2008, 20:39
Probabaly.
What bike are you riding around on these days anyway?
One that will be for sale very soon because i cant afford to run it.
cowboyz
3rd July 2008, 20:45
not so long ago you were saying you wouldnt care when it hits $5 /litre so what do you care?
233.9 cents yep....what choice do i have.
I wonder how far from hom you have to go to get back down to $2.129? Which is closer to your place, Culverden, Cheviot or Waipara? I'm guessing that only Cheviot is likely to have gas at city prices ... hardly makes 35km each way to save 21c/litre worth it does it.
Don't know exactly wot it costs per litre here,gave up looking long ago, but it's about $60 odd bucks to fill the tank and I'll get about 450k's for that
CB ARGH
3rd July 2008, 21:13
Yeah In West Auckland it's alright. 2.13... Thirty bucks of gas in my Nissan Pulsar get's me about... 100km? Not even sure TBH. Can't wait to fill the CBR up for the first time :D
skidMark
3rd July 2008, 21:28
I wonder how far from hom you have to go to get back down to $2.129? Which is closer to your place, Culverden, Cheviot or Waipara? I'm guessing that only Cheviot is likely to have gas at city prices ... hardly makes 35km each way to save 21c/litre worth it does it.
Either amberley or cheviot, so just end up paying the local gassys silly prices.
Mmmm indeed it is not worth it as it is very much out of my way.
I'm trying to dsave for a after year 2000 bike, use less gas etc, but cant save with fuel at this price.
skidMark
3rd July 2008, 21:29
not so long ago you were saying you wouldnt care when it hits $5 /litre so what do you care?
I will care sure who wouldnt. but tyou gotta pay it regardless.
This will help put today's prices into perspective.
I read a report today on the gas crisis (if that's what it is) with an amusing chart of the real cost of a barrel since 1861. It started out at about US$300 a barrel! Just as well folks didn't have cars in the 1860s. Imagine how valuable $300 was to people back then. Buy a small town for that.
By 1900 it was down to about $200. Didn't drop much though until WWII. From the 1940s it was smooooth cruising in V8s through the happy days of the 1950s and 1960s. That's the cheapest period.
Another report pointed to the inevitable US$150 being a key threshold after which lifestyles globally will change. They used an unusual phase like, the Suppliers price would become destructive to demand [I sensed a subtle hint to OPEC in there]
Oh yeah. If you don't like today's prices. Just wait a few months and you will look back and LOVE today's prices.
mabie is should round up using the jewei decimal system so $2.13 per ltr and doing it is style as well ho the red onda 380km almost using all the resurve :headbang:
imdying
4th July 2008, 08:03
You are getting almost double the k's for same money, how i envy you.
Yes, but you live 400 metres away from some of the best biking roads in the country.
$2.10 down the road from me at localish G.A.S, shame i cant ride that far on my pushbike, :wari:
Toaster
4th July 2008, 09:12
233.9 cents yep....what choice do i have.
Yikes! is that the general price in Christchurch or just in the area you are in?
I assume the truck protest down there is making its mark as much as the Auckland one up here?
nodrog
4th July 2008, 09:12
mabie is should round up using the jewei decimal system so $2.13 per ltr and doing it is style as well ho the red onda 380km almost using all the resurve :headbang:
you should really stop drinking the petrol, its too expensive for that.
surlerly im not the olny one who has petrol on my wet bix am i??? lol :scooter:
:whistle:
REWARD OFRED TO SOMEONE WHO CAN MAKE MY BIKE RUN ON WATER
Freakshow
4th July 2008, 11:47
These prices are really hitting hard! It use to cost $5 to fill the scooter each week and now it's up to $6.50
time to convert your bikes to diesiel and grow your own fuel or fil up at ur local fish and chip shop
glice
4th July 2008, 11:59
its probly about to go up again, crude oil price just went up again.
jrandom
4th July 2008, 12:45
I still spend more on lattes than I do on fuel. If petrol gets too expensive, I'll just switch to drinking long blacks.
imdying
4th July 2008, 12:47
Yikes! is that the general price in Christchurch or just in the area you are in?Just occurred to me I've no idea what the price of gas is. I heard on the news that it went over $2, but what's it worth now? :wacko: Didn't think it was up to $2.33 here in Chch, but could be wrong.
Toaster
4th July 2008, 15:14
I still spend more on lattes than I do on fuel. If petrol gets too expensive, I'll just switch to drinking long blacks.
And the price of milk for that matter!
buellbabe
4th July 2008, 15:24
When it comes to filling the bike I really DON'T give a rats what the price is, I go for the highest octane.
I don't nana it to conserve the gas cos my Buell has a learning chip and adjusts itself to maintain the optimum fuel economy and performance.
Last fill was the most expensive yet...$30 and I can do 300 kms before the petrol light comes on. Have never run it dry so don't know EXACTLY how far I can go once the light comes on, the furtherset I've done on reserve is another 30kms.
So even with fuel prices as they I am still happy that :2thumbsup
PS: the car costs $120 to fill on 91 and I get just over 500kms outta that (!!!!) buuuut I can make a tank last 6 weeks in the car!
Pretty much use the bike for EVERYTHING.
MSTRS
4th July 2008, 15:27
In Napier I'm sure the gas stations have held the per litre price for years...but my tank keeps getting bigger. In every vehicle I own. It's rather strange.
sinfull
4th July 2008, 15:39
When it comes to filling the bike I really DON'T give a rats what the price is, I go for the highest octane.
I don't nana it to conserve the gas cos my Buell has a learning chip and adjusts itself to maintain the optimum fuel economy and performance.
Last fill was the most expensive yet...$30 and I can do 300 kms before the petrol light comes on. Have never run it dry so don't know EXACTLY how far I can go once the light comes on, the furtherset I've done on reserve is another 30kms.
So even with fuel prices as they I am still happy that :2thumbsup
PS: the car costs $120 to fill on 91 and I get just over 500kms outta that (!!!!) buuuut I can make a tank last 6 weeks in the car!
Pretty much use the bike for EVERYTHING.
Jesus girl i'm only gettin 200 clicks per 30 notes ! (you nana LOL) High octane is only any good for older bikes (to stop preignition) or bikes that have high compression ! If you aint had ya heads planed or the like i doubt it would make any difference to your buell ! Check with ya mechanic on that one but think i might just be correct ! 300 k shit i wish !
sinfull
4th July 2008, 15:45
I think we need the barter system.
Or i will just start buying meths.
It would be cheaper per litre.....:msn-wink:
Got any mates who own a still ?
These prices are really hitting hard! It use to cost $5 to fill the scooter each week and now it's up to $6.50
Freak !!!
Then i do remember filling a bike up once (a benelli 90) and it only cost me a dollar !
sinfull
4th July 2008, 15:48
And the price of milk for that matter!
Have ya bought bottled water lately ?
Roki_nz
4th July 2008, 15:49
I am paying to much
And the price of milk for that matter!
Have ya bought bottled water lately ?
I understand the outburst when petrol goes up, but as others have said, theses not alot we can do about it, we need it, we have to pay for it. Those other two products mentioned above, nows thats something to grizzle about, but not alot do, we need it we pay for it. Personally, I dont give a shit what petrol cost, it will never stop me form doing what I want on/in a vehicle. Same as smokes, put the price up all ya want Government people, I dont care, I am happy to contribute to the $900 million in taxes every year. Just brought some Cody's....no sure how much they cost, once again, I dont care, I want to drink them, so I pay what they cost...around $20?
fireball
4th July 2008, 16:07
i remember when petrol was 0.79 per lt and the out cry when it went up to over a $1 per lt
no point moaning about what you cant change you need it so get over it
sinfull
4th July 2008, 16:10
I understand the outburst when petrol goes up, but as others have said, theses not alot we can do about it, we need it, we have to pay for it. Those other two products mentioned above, nows thats something to grizzle about, but not alot do, we need it we pay for it. Personally, I dont give a shit what petrol cost, it will never stop me form doing what I want on/in a vehicle. Same as smokes, put the price up all ya want Government people, I dont care, I am happy to contribute to the $900 million in taxes every year. Just brought some Cody's....no sure how much they cost, once again, I dont care, I want to drink them, so I pay what they cost...around $20?
Just bought some McK 9% cans at 26 buck for a ten pack
10 cans at 330 ml = 3.3ltr = 7.878 buck per ltr
petrol = alot less
as a bloke who has to ride a ten speed for the next 3 months, its gonna be a more expensive habit than riding !!!
Have i said f**k in this post ?
buellbabe
4th July 2008, 16:16
Jesus girl i'm only gettin 200 clicks per 30 notes ! (you nana LOL) High octane is only any good for older bikes (to stop preignition) or bikes that have high compression ! If you aint had ya heads planed or the like i doubt it would make any difference to your buell ! Check with ya mechanic on that one but think i might just be correct ! 300 k shit i wish !
Actually since the Buell was race kitted it runs noticeably better on BP98 AND I don't nana it. Its a bloody economical bike! Always has been. Its the smart chip in it.
sinfull
4th July 2008, 16:20
Actually since the Buell was race kitted it runs noticeably better on BP98 AND I don't nana it. Its a bloody economical bike! Always has been. Its the smart chip in it.
Ya wanna be carefull here or Hitcher will be on yr casewith the spelling here, chick buellbabe not chip lol!
True ! Damb economical i recon ! but then it is a twin, a V twin at that !
The Stranger
4th July 2008, 16:55
Actually since the Buell was race kitted it runs noticeably better on BP98 AND I don't nana it. Its a bloody economical bike! Always has been. Its the smart chip in it.
First time I called into a BP today with the XT and filled up with 98.
It runs much smoother, less surging and pulls cleanly from low rpm.
bungbung
4th July 2008, 17:04
Almost live Petrol prices around NZ
http://www.pricewatch.co.nz/
Funnily enough, this came up four years ago, we were complaining about $1.33/l
see: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=2930&highlight=pricewatch
bikerboy011
4th July 2008, 17:09
I use 98 octane 2.30 a liter cost me about 25-30$ to fill up. :-)
bikerboy011
4th July 2008, 17:12
and i think i get 250kms out of a full tank. So far i did 300kms and i filled twice, first time was 19$ was close to full, second time was 22.50$ and was full tank.
MSTRS
4th July 2008, 17:16
i remember when petrol was 0.79 per lt and the out cry when it went up to over a $1 per lt
no point moaning about what you cant change you need it so get over it
Sheesh...you young-uns....I remember buying proper petrol at 45c/gallon...that's 10c/lt for you modern types...and now you have to sign a form saying you won't use that stuff on the road. Donno wot the world is coming to.:confused:
geoffc
4th July 2008, 17:25
[QUOTE=skidMark;1633413]Just curious what you guys are paying, just state what octane too, plain old 91 here is $233.9 a litre QUOTE]
What price is petrol in Amberley? Take large cans & fill up when you do your grocery shop there or do you travel through to Chch?
homer
4th July 2008, 17:33
I threw $50 in the holden this morning and it was $2.129 for 91. I get 200kms from $50. Once upon a time I got that on $40. Rather sad as it don't go as far as it used too. As for the bike, havent got that far yet lol :)
should have got a ford , mine gets 200 km for aprox $35,
and thats now
nallac
4th July 2008, 20:07
petrol price.....
um what did i pay for the last fill????????????????/.
know idea !
put nozzle in
fill up
pay
go fast.
well i put $20 in today and i don't know how many litres i got.
but i dont care it wasn't my money or my bike.
was heaps of of fun to ride tho.
Lord Zod
4th July 2008, 21:14
$1.54 per litre AUD in Perth. Costs me $15 for just over 200km worth of fuel.
buellbabe
4th July 2008, 22:26
PS: the car costs $120 to fill on 91 and I get just over 500kms outta that (!!!!) buuuut I can make a tank last 6 weeks in the car!
Pretty much use the bike for EVERYTHING.
NOT kidding! FOR REAL! SIX weeks!
My 4 wheels is a thirsty subby wagon that I wouldn't swap for anything.
Love it. Love it. Love it. Don't ask me to explain me lust for this 4 wheeled vehicle.
Toaster
5th July 2008, 09:45
Have ya bought bottled water lately ?
I live off rain water... although I am sure the local govt will work out a way to tax us for that too......
glice
7th July 2008, 15:30
Got any mates who own a still ?
Freak !!!
Then i do remember filling a bike up once (a benelli 90) and it only cost me a dollar !
my old man has a still. but with the cost of what goes into it, the price of gas has just matched the price of our moonshine, so soon it will be worth it.
sinfull
7th July 2008, 15:34
my old man has a still. but with the cost of what goes into it, the price of gas has just matched the price of our moonshine, so soon it will be worth it.
Google is your friend !
You can distill most fruit etc lol run ya bike on apple juice
HenryDorsetCase
7th July 2008, 15:36
So I filled up our 2.0l Subaru Impreza on Saturday. Reg'lar old 91: 98.47 cha chiiiiing!
I was hoping for my first hundred dollar fill, but no :(
thats about 450km worth round town.
HenryDorsetCase
7th July 2008, 15:37
Google is your friend !
You can distill most fruit etc lol run ya bike on apple juice
fuck that! make cider and you won't need to go anywhere!
glice
7th July 2008, 15:37
Google is your friend !
You can distill most fruit etc lol run ya bike on apple juice
yea I know, but its more effort than you think.
you need to get the suger from the fruit by fermenting it and then mix that with the yest for up to a month and then you can distill and filter it.
using fruit adds another process and even more time to an already reasonably lengthy process.
sinfull
7th July 2008, 15:46
fuck that! make cider and you won't need to go anywhere!
Haha now if i was more prepared and had the fruit fermenting , i could just about fill my bike tank up over the 3 months i'm grounded for with all the meth rack off lol and be saving a fortune drowning my sorrows
yea I know, but its more effort than you think.
you need to get the suger from the fruit by fermenting it and then mix that with the yest for up to a month and then you can distill and filter it.
using fruit adds another process and even more time to an already reasonably lengthy process.
Yeah aint looked into it that close , prolly be a month or two yet b4 gas gets to the price where it is worth the extra time lol
But it be a few stills to get enough gas for what i would use in feul
HenryDorsetCase
7th July 2008, 15:49
Haha now if i was more prepared and had the fruit fermenting , i could just about fill my bike tank up over the 3 months i'm grounded for with all the meth rack off lol and be saving a fortune drowning my sorrows
but cider is delicious and nutricious!
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/scrumpy/cider/cider.htm
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