Author Topic: A new everydayer ? (Read 2365 times)

Roadkill · « **on:** May 25, 2006, 11:25:19 am »

For £2,900 too ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/94-CHVROLET-ASTRO-LUXURY-TOURING-EXT-ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE_W0QQitemZ4642210903QQcategoryZ18301QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Would solve alot of Camping problems, too.

ianjpage · « **Reply #1 on:** May 25, 2006, 11:29:55 am »

Hmm not bad but must say i dont liek those rear doors - 3 openings !!!!

Also with 2 buses in the MKB is there a need for another and who would own / buy it ? ? ?

55starchief · « **Reply #2 on:** May 25, 2006, 11:31:39 am »

I think deano is looking to replace the chavscort mate

FUBAR · « **Reply #3 on:** May 25, 2006, 11:39:29 am »

Looks like a nice little Van that.
Don't expect Chavscort MPG though... not from what Phil has said anyway.

Roadkill · « **Reply #4 on:** May 25, 2006, 11:42:03 am »

Quoting: FUBAR

Don't expect Chavscort MPG though

Probably the only reason I haven't already bid.

It would be handy for me and Sammy for shows etc . . (saves using a tent).

Plus sammy could drive it - so I could still take mine . . .

F Body · « **Reply #5 on:** May 25, 2006, 11:51:50 am »

Quoting: ianjpage

Hmm not bad but must say i dont liek those rear doors - 3 openings !!!!

I like the dutch door openings , as you say it means 3 openings but you can just open the hatch and stand under it if it's raining

Roadkill · « **Reply #6 on:** May 25, 2006, 12:01:51 pm »

4 wheel drive, to.

So no

Just casually mentioned it to the Guv'nor . . . He hasn't offered anything towards it . . .

Roadkill · « **Reply #7 on:** May 25, 2006, 12:15:15 pm »

Seriously.

What sort of MPG would I be looking at, driven reasonably ?

Bearing in mind this is a AWD model.

ianjpage · « **Reply #8 on:** May 25, 2006, 12:20:23 pm »

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I think deano is looking to replace the chavscort mate

Ahh right yeah of course!!

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Quoting: FUBAR
Don't expect Chavscort MPG though

Probably the only reason I haven't already bid.

It would be handy for me and Sammy for shows etc . . (saves using a tent).

Plus sammy could drive it - so I could still take mine . . .

Hmm MKB - the van area lol!!!

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Hmm not bad but must say i dont liek those rear doors - 3 openings !!!!

I like the dutch door openings , as you say it means 3 openings but you can just open the hatch and stand under it if it's raining

Hmm spose that is true, but just looks wierd lol!!!

Roadkill · « **Reply #9 on:** May 25, 2006, 12:22:49 pm »

MPG ?

Any ideas ?

55starchief · « **Reply #10 on:** May 25, 2006, 12:32:48 pm »

Quoting: Roadkill

MPG ?

Any ideas ?

Hve a american car review website but the links on the mac at home will post tonight

FUBAR · « **Reply #11 on:** May 25, 2006, 12:40:16 pm »

Quoting: Roadkill

MPG ?

Any ideas ?

PhilO gets about 20mpg from his.
(Just texted him)
I'd imagine the 4WD would make this worse...

Roadkill · « **Reply #12 on:** May 25, 2006, 12:48:31 pm »

Quoting: FUBAR

I'd imagine the 4WD would make this worse...

Could always disconnect it . . . .

Just got an insurance quote for £299 - Fully Comp - And that's without shopping around.

55starchief · « **Reply #13 on:** May 25, 2006, 01:08:51 pm »

Quoting: Roadkill

Could always disconnect it . . . .

you would need to remove the prop and i believe you would make more problems in the loong run mate. Easiest would be to LPG it or buy a sensable car

Incursus · « **Reply #14 on:** May 25, 2006, 01:27:28 pm »

Quoting: 55starchief

buy a sensable car

Incursus · « **Reply #15 on:** May 25, 2006, 01:27:52 pm »

Looks nice though

Roadkill · « **Reply #16 on:** May 25, 2006, 01:33:13 pm »

Quoting: 55starchief

buy a sensable car

That IS a sensible car !

55starchief · « **Reply #17 on:** May 25, 2006, 01:48:30 pm »

Quoting: Roadkill

That IS a sensible car !

sensible is 30+mpg mate

Roadkill · « **Reply #18 on:** May 25, 2006, 01:57:48 pm »

U.S. site (Edmunds) state 16-21 MPG (for US Gallons).

What's the conversion between U.S and Imperial Gallons ?

55starchief · « **Reply #19 on:** May 25, 2006, 02:08:47 pm »

16 us gallon is 13 uk gallon

Jamieg285 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 25, 2006, 02:10:18 pm »

16-21 = 13-17.5

Roadkill · « **Reply #21 on:** May 25, 2006, 02:16:18 pm »

Quoting: Jamieg285

16-21 = 13-17.5

Gallons, Yes, not MPG, though.

MPG would be 19.7-25.8

EDIT

If

16 US Gal = 13 UK Gal then
1 UK Gal = 16/13 US Gal.

So 16 MP(us)G X 16/13 = 19.7 (MPG)

55starchief · « **Reply #22 on:** May 25, 2006, 02:18:26 pm »

Quoting: Roadkill

Gallons, Yes, not MPG, though.

MPG would be 19.7-25.8

er my maths isnt great but i just calculated it with a conversion and you would get as jamie say 13-17.5 mpg if the us mpg was 16-21

Roadkill · « **Reply #23 on:** May 25, 2006, 02:20:13 pm »

Quoting: 55starchief

my maths isnt great

Mine is.

If a UK Gallon is bigger - you get MORE.

Simple.

55starchief · « **Reply #24 on:** May 25, 2006, 02:21:43 pm »

thats still crap mpg for an everyday car especialy the mileage you do but hey its your car and your money