Trikey and Ian G go Dutch (20th - 23rd Sept 2019) - Page 55

Ian G · 8th July 2019, 11:37

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Originally Posted by ceedy

can bring this'un if needed

C.

Yes please mate..Pole as well.

Rev Jules · 8th July 2019, 13:21

I also have a fancy flag pole with various flags,

Rev

Eric Druyts · 8th July 2019, 13:40

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Originally Posted by DeeJ

On the matter of fuel, it is a 'must' to tank up fully before you leave the UK (Tesco's Superstore near Ashford not far before the Tunnel off M20, maybe?). The UK is as ever the cheapest fuel in western Europe, apart from Luxembourg. Holland is just about the most expensive in Europe. Motorway prices are almost never discounted, and eye-watering:

https://autotraveler.ru/en/spravka/f...l#.XSCBDU2P4eE

Belgium end even France are a bit better, but those expecting at least some discount on Premium 97/98/99 octane petrol will be disappointed. Generally discount pumps only have cheaper prices on Euro 95. Generally they only have 95 Octane, LPG and diesel anyway, as do most "A-brand" pumps. Those who's cars have acquired a taste for 102 will find it is available in and around Eindhoven, near Boxtel, but you will have to Google it.

I have to disagree. I travel a lot to the UK and I have to say to say that the UK is the far the most expensive country regarding fuel.

bl52krz · 9th July 2019, 22:01

Sorry to burst your bubble Eric, but here are the prices of diesel first:-Belgium £1.42.... France £1.35.5. Nederland £1.35.
Petrol (unleaded). Belgium £1.39.5. France £1.43. Nederland. £1.66.
These prices are worked out on the £ versus € , at exchange rate of €1.06 to the £.
I am paying £1.257 at Asda by me, so quite a hike in price when travelling to Europe. Diesel has been as much as 17 cents per litre cheaper in Europe a few years back compared to GB. Not any more. I can understand why the yellow jackets got their nickers in a twist in France the way prices have gone up over there..

Ian G · 10th July 2019, 06:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Druyts

I have to disagree. I travel a lot to the UK and I have to say to say that the UK is the far the most expensive country regarding fuel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bl52krz

Sorry to burst your bubble Eric, but here are the prices of diesel first:-Belgium £1.42.... France £1.35.5. Nederland £1.35.
Petrol (unleaded). Belgium £1.39.5. France £1.43. Nederland. £1.66.
These prices are worked out on the £ versus € , at exchange rate of €1.06 to the £.
I am paying £1.257 at Asda by me, so quite a hike in price when travelling to Europe. Diesel has been as much as 17 cents per litre cheaper in Europe a few years back compared to GB. Not any more. I can understand why the yellow jackets got their nickers in a twist in France the way prices have gone up over there..

If you need fuel you will need fuel so will pay the appropriate rate wherever you are in Europe, it's a weekend away with your mates so probably we shouldn't be worrying about saving a few pence here and there on fuel

I'll will fill at Folkstone, simply because it's one less thing to worry about over the weekend.. probably here https://stores.sainsburys.co.uk/0057/west-park-farm because being 8 mins from the Euro tunnel terminal it would be a good place for the group to gather on Friday morning so that we can all arrive together.

Cheers

ceedy · 10th July 2019, 07:22

The 260 and me aren't worrying

Why should you

Rev Jules · 10th July 2019, 08:32

I am with you Ian cost of fuel on this weekend doesn't worry me, I have been paying £1.44 for my diesel because the Pearl runs far smoother and better MPG

Rev

steve-45 · 10th July 2019, 16:17

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Originally Posted by Ian G

If you need fuel you will need fuel so will pay the appropriate rate wherever you are in Europe, it's a weekend away with your mates so probably we shouldn't be worrying about saving a few pence here and there on fuel

I'll will fill at Folkstone, simply because it's one less thing to worry about over the weekend.. probably here https://stores.sainsburys.co.uk/0057/west-park-farm because being 8 mins from the Euro tunnel terminal it would be a good place for the group to gather on Friday morning so that we can all arrive together.

Cheers

That sounds like a good plan to finally fill up at Sainsbury’s ( other half loves the nectar points) and we can gather in their car park.

ceedy · 10th July 2019, 16:47

Hoping with the bigun to get to Folkstone fill up and that should get me to the destination easy , and then a single topup to get back to Blighty

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andy willi · 10th July 2019, 18:56

i have an all star card from work will use it and get loads of discount on fuel just a perk from work .

andy

9th July 2019, 22:01	#544
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,394 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Sorry to burst your bubble Eric, but here are the prices of diesel first:-Belgium £1.42.... France £1.35.5. Nederland £1.35. Petrol (unleaded). Belgium £1.39.5. France £1.43. Nederland. £1.66. These prices are worked out on the £ versus € , at exchange rate of €1.06 to the £. I am paying £1.257 at Asda by me, so quite a hike in price when travelling to Europe. Diesel has been as much as 17 cents per litre cheaper in Europe a few years back compared to GB. Not any more. I can understand why the yellow jackets got their nickers in a twist in France the way prices have gone up over there.. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham. Last edited by bl52krz; 9th July 2019 at 22:04..

10th July 2019, 07:22	#546
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,076 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	The 260 and me aren't worrying Why should you __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

10th July 2019, 16:47	#549
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,076 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	Hoping with the bigun to get to Folkstone fill up and that should get me to the destination easy , and then a single topup to get back to Blighty . __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

8th July 2019, 13:21	#542
Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,711 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	I also have a fancy flag pole with various flags, Rev

10th July 2019, 08:32	#547
Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,711 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	I am with you Ian cost of fuel on this weekend doesn't worry me, I have been paying £1.44 for my diesel because the Pearl runs far smoother and better MPG Rev

10th July 2019, 18:56	#550
andy willi I really should get out more....... PRE LAUNCH 75/ZT 190/XJ 550 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: carcroft doncaster Posts: 2,866 Thanks: 101 Thanked 680 Times in 342 Posts	i have an all star card from work will use it and get loads of discount on fuel just a perk from work . andy