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Old 18 December 2011, 05:41 PM   #1
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I finally understand why Jocke.............

....insists on driving to Basel every year instead of flying.

I just got myself a 170 CDI and so far put about 600 miles on it.

If this keeps up I might consider refueling next year.
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Old 18 December 2011, 07:24 PM   #2
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Yep, as economical as they get
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Old 18 December 2011, 08:32 PM   #3
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Yep, as economical as they get
Unbelievable, I'm used to 8-10 MPG.
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Old 18 December 2011, 08:43 PM   #4
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Unbelievable, I'm used to 8-10 MPG.
Its a good job you dont live in the UK,in some parts of rural Wales petrol is now almost £7 a gallon.
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Old 18 December 2011, 08:58 PM   #5
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Its a good job you dont live in the UK,in some parts of rural Wales petrol is now almost £7 a gallon.
Do people live in rural Wales Peter, and if so, why?
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Old 18 December 2011, 09:33 PM   #6
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Do people live in rural Wales Peter, and if so, why?
I dunno.

Perhaps this on my doorstep?

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Old 18 December 2011, 09:38 PM   #7
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[QUOTE=Welshwatchman;2940812]I dunno.

Perhaps this on my doorstep?

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What's up with all that green, a trick photo, right?
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I dunno.

Perhaps this on my doorstep?

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What's up with all that green, a trick photo, right?
Not a trick.

We do have to pay Rolex a hefty royalty for the use of their green though.
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Old 18 December 2011, 09:51 PM   #9
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Not a trick.

We do have to pay Rolex a hefty royalty for the use of their green though.[/QUOTE]

Taken through my "doorstep" right now.

I like your colors better.
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Not a trick.

We do have to pay Rolex a hefty royalty for the use of their green though.
Have to agree Paul Wales is a beautiful country.
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