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D8N_LL
7th December 2009, 15:07
one of my dads mates has just rang and asked if id be able to take him to reading on thursdayy..

he wants to go to Hills Owen? garage to view a car

hes offered me £150 if i take him, so im just wondering how far it is and how long it will take..

do you think id be able to do it in one full tank (£50) making me £100...

PSPDan
7th December 2009, 15:09
Not too far really, once you get to Bristol it's just straight down the motorway and doesn't take long. I imagine you'd have plenty in a full tank to do it depending how you drive.

Scott
7th December 2009, 15:12
Google maps says its 100 miles, 200 mile round trip.

Chr15
7th December 2009, 15:14
Take that, also covers your time not just petrol.

D8N_LL
7th December 2009, 15:14
Not too far really, once you get to Bristol it's just straight down the motorway and doesn't take long. I imagine you'd have plenty in a full tank to do it depending how you drive.

tbh i used to have quite a heavy right foot in my saxo, always reving the shit out of it just to hear my exhaust
but with the ibiza i drive pretty calm and easy :)

Google maps says its 100 miles, 200 mile round trip.

motorway driving i get about 100 miles to £10 so im pretty chuffed with that lol.

Jungle_Jim
7th December 2009, 15:36
google maps say it will take about 1hr 45mins which i would say sounds about right. although the m4/m5 junction at Bristol can be a nightmare for traffic

raunchz
7th December 2009, 15:36
just sit on the M4 - easy.

Make sure you have money for the bridge on the way back

Saxo-SX
7th December 2009, 16:10
I drive 85 miles to Middlesbrough and it costs £15.

Thats in a 1.6 Megane, sticking to around 60/70 on the motorway. (Sat behind a lorry FTW)

So I'd say £40 max :D

D8N_LL
7th December 2009, 18:39
google maps say it will take about 1hr 45mins which i would say sounds about right. although the m4/m5 junction at Bristol can be a nightmare for traffic

each way or both ways :S?

Roj
7th December 2009, 18:44
you will do that on half a tank if you drive a bit cautiously. i would deffinetly do it!

D8N_LL
7th December 2009, 18:47
okay i told him i would do it, and ive booked the day off work so im hoping he pays up!