[V8] On the end of the V8 because of fuel....

[diemarthadie at aol.com]

 Ok Bastian, you're a freak!? That commute is horrible!? I assume that you have saved huge tax and cost of living money by doing it since, up to now, you seemed perfectly sane :)? My worst was 60 miles roundtrip and that only covered 2 counties not countries!



It might be cheaper to get an apartment by work and only go home on the weekends!? But don't tell your wife I suggested it!



John



 






-----Original Message-----

From: Bastian Homburg <b.homburg at web.de>

Cc: V8 at audifans.com

Sent: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 3:04 am

Subject: Re: [V8] On the end of the V8 because of fuel....



  
    hmmm. I see where you're heading here.  Up to now, I`ve been using my V8 for the purpose it was intended for -   as an autobahn cruiser daily driver, with annual mileage varying between   20,000 and 30,000. To put things in perspective again - fuel in most of   Western Europe is around $9,30 per gallon right now. (1,5 Euros/liter),   with premium topping $10 in a lot of places. I currently have a 200-mile   daily commute across three different countries that's costing me $1,600   every month in gas bills alone.  And  insane and rising car ownership costs were an important factor in   deciding where to move to after changing jobs. From next month onward,   I`m walking to work, and mileage will drop to maybe 5,000 a year or   less. Current fuel prices have all but destroyed the second-hand market   for the A8-class of cars - while $200 fillups might not deter those who   buy/lease those cars new, the definitely are a decisive factor for folks   like us who used to like nice cars but let the previous owner absorb the   depreciation...                _______________________________________________  Audifans V8 mailing list  Send posts to: mailto:V8 at audifans.com  Manage your list connection: http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/v8    You can help keep the audifans site running by shopping at http://audifans.com/shop/