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« on: March 10, 2010, 12:49:22 AM » |
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hi
i currently drive an electric bicycle but may need to switch to a car when i get my next job. theres lots of mpg info on new cars but nothing on second hand cars. i had a Peugeot 106 once that got 65mpg can anyone beat that for around a grand?
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Justme
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« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2010, 09:25:50 AM » |
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Aixim 500?
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Nicedad
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« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2010, 09:30:56 AM » |
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My son has a 1999 corsa b 1.0 litre 3 cylinder and has had it for a year now. Cheap insurance and seems to run on air, parts are cheap too. I won't commit to a mpg as I only occasionally drive it (normally when there's a problem to be sorted). But £20 of petrol seems to last him a long time.
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« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2010, 10:43:07 AM » |
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If you can collect, settle & dry u(sed) c(ooking) o(il) from local food establishments
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Peugeot/Citroen XUD engined vehicle will reduce your running costs considerably.
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monster
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« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2010, 12:01:08 PM » |
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i was looking at the aixam 500 but i read its top speed was 60mph which probably means it only does 45mph up hill. this would be dangerous on the motorway. however it does 100mpg. does anyone know if there is a slightly faster one or which the fastest model?
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Justme
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« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2010, 12:41:15 PM » |
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Ah I see, you want to have your cake and eat it lol.
Speed costs, faster you go & the faster you accelerate the worse the mpg.
I think then Axim500 is the "big" model for that range. The smaller one is a 400 I think.
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Navitron solar thermal system
30 x 58mm panel 259L TS
1200watts solar 120vdc
FX80 Solar controller
Victron 12v 3000w 120a
200w (250w peak) 12v turbine as a tester
6kva genny
6 x 2v cells 1550amp/h 5C
24 x 2v cells 700amp/h 5C
Total bank 4350 amp/h @12v
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« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2010, 06:45:03 PM » |
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The Axims aren't really cars, they're more a quad bike with a minimal body and ski doo gearboxes.
Much more than a slow potter a few miles down the road and they quickly break! Motorway trips/lengthy commutes will soon destroy them.
Correct servicing and oils are a must, apparently here in the UK they are often serviced with the wrong gearbox oil.
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« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2010, 06:55:04 PM » |
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Any small non-turbo Peugeot diesel will serve you well.
The 306 is getting quite long in the tooth (1993 - 2002) and still had the XUD engine. or you might find a late model (1992) diesel 309, which was its predecessor on a K plate.
I have a 1995 405 diesel estate which gets 45mpg that I will part with for £500, but it will need re-taxing and MOT. Fitted with tow bar (£200), located in Surrey.
I'd avoid the Aixam, I've followed them in Portugal, they are barely better than a Reliant 3 wheeler. More use as a town only car for the senior citizen.
Ken
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monster
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« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2010, 09:17:10 PM » |
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ok cheers for the advice ken
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« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2010, 10:12:14 PM » |
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1.5 D or 1.7 D corsa, runs on used cooking oil, simple engine, does good MPG (high 50's)
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« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2010, 03:59:11 PM » |
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i think a peugeot 106 Diesel 1.4L is my best option. ill take off the off-side wing mirror and airel to reduce drag and fit LED headlights. i had one before and got 60mpg. and i've heard 70mpg is possible if you really try for it.
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« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2010, 10:47:42 PM » |
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Thought the diesel pug was 1.5 litre -or 1.490 or thereabouts?
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