beez Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 I just worked it out, and since I last got paid (3 weeks ago this thursday), I've spent approximately £170 on petrol, and I've not even really been anywhere. Somehow I've clocked up around 1200 miles. I can quit anytime I want though...starting from next pay day, I'm putting a full tank in, and that's it for the month. If you're up for a money earner, I suggest you place bets (you'll win if you bet against me sticking to it). But on a serious note...I think I may actually be addicted to driving. I've just realised I don't go a day without driving. I don't need to, I just drive round the country roads between villages etc...did anyone else used to do this? Or do you still do it? At least I've found out where a massive chunk of my wages went now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_B Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 [ QUOTE ] But on a serious note...I think I may actually be addicted to driving... I've just realised I don't go a day without driving... Or do you still do it? [/ QUOTE ] Yup, even have to have a car on holiday because I just don't like being without independant transport. I'm even going ot hire a car in Jersey for four nights, and the whole island is only about 9 miles long, with 40mph the highest speed limit. I don't care, I need a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyDub Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 I used to go out driving at night down country road when I was bored, I dont do it now, I dont get time to, but I do know what you mean about liking driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 We all used to do it. Me and my mates (all with our first cars) used to drive about places. Country lanes going fast (no cameras then). But petrol was dam cheap then (1987-1995) whne I was single, no kids, no mortgage too. (sigh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 At 19 I racked up 24,000 miles in 6 months....going virtually nowhere as I recall! Pretty much as cruiser647 says, blasts down country lanes, midnight jaunts everywhere thinkable, and going out at 8am on a Saturday and Sunday, not returning until midnight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] But on a serious note...I think I may actually be addicted to driving... I've just realised I don't go a day without driving... Or do you still do it? [/ QUOTE ] Yup, even have to have a car on holiday because I just don't like being without independant transport. I'm even going ot hire a car in Jersey for four nights, and the whole island is only about 9 miles long, with 40mph the highest speed limit. I don't care, I need a car. [/ QUOTE ] Driving in Jersey is fun. 40mph zones when really it should only be 30mph, and the roads are very narrow. I love driving round there. It feels so much quicker. Mind the green lanes though. You're not allowed above 15 miles an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve2 Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 [ QUOTE ] At 19 I racked up 24,000 miles in 6 months....going virtually nowhere as I recall! Pretty much as cruiser647 says, blasts down country lanes, midnight jaunts everywhere thinkable, and going out at 8am on a Saturday and Sunday, not returning until midnight! [/ QUOTE ] you nutter that equates to 131 miles per day did you not do anything else in those days or was that driving to work as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activa Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 [ QUOTE ] did you not do anything else in those days or was that driving to work as well? [/ QUOTE ] Remember that was before the days of TSN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 I tend to go out for the odd blast at lunchtime - they seem to be getting longer..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] At 19 I racked up 24,000 miles in 6 months....going virtually nowhere as I recall! Pretty much as cruiser647 says, blasts down country lanes, midnight jaunts everywhere thinkable, and going out at 8am on a Saturday and Sunday, not returning until midnight! [/ QUOTE ] you nutter that equates to 131 miles per day did you not do anything else in those days or was that driving to work as well? [/ QUOTE ] I had a lot of leave at the time.....and it felt like the best thing to do was to drive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattR32 Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 I have a cure - A diesel Astra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beez Posted July 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 [ QUOTE ] At 19 I racked up 24,000 miles in 6 months! [/ QUOTE ] I'm sure I actually blurted out 'F*CKING HELL!!!' before actually registering what I'd just read then...that's incredible!! I'm so glad that I'm not the only one with this problem - mind you, I am asking a load of car enthusiasts..... It's just that my friends who have all recently just started driving (all except the one who's sister I'm possibly hooking up with) spend like £20 a month absolute tops. Got me a bit worried that I'm spending approx. £150 a month more I'm confused as to what I like about driving now though - I mean, blatantly I like it...but when I first passed and got my car on the road (after a long, painful month of getting insurance, MOT, tax etc) I just felt great everytime I got in the car - king of the road and all that, I'm sure you all felt the same (and probably still do ). But now there's nothing special about it...it's just driving...completely second nature...Ford Escort etc. I think it's probably the countryside driving I like best (particularly on my own) because the scenery is beautiful. Especially where I took the attached picture...right at the top of a hill, you can see for miles everywhere you look. It's just amazing. And I catagorically hate motorway driving. I suppose it's an escape from everything. Before I could drive, I'd bike to a village about 4 miles away and sit in this massive park, on my own in the dark and lay on a bench to just escape from all the happenings and crap of the day/week/month. Now I can drive around the counrtyside, wind (slightly - damn that roof) in my hair, admiring the worlds natural beauty, with no law around to stop me doing anything. Yesterday I'd had a particularly shite day, and in the afternoon/early evening I went round the local countryside, then I went again when it got dark and there was even less cars. The hill on the image attached is REALLY beautiful in the dark. I love looking at lights from far away, it's great. Anyway, what the hell have I just written? It's costing me lots and lots of spondoolies and I can't stop...what do I do? ... where's the cold turkey emoticon? Edit: Hahaha, went and forgot to attach the image, didn't I...here it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomk Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 i stilck in about £80 a week really oucght to have a crappy 106D to save money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 I have a 106D, all I need is £40 a month in derv, sadly at 80mph+ it guzzles it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 I'm 22 and i've worked out that i've done 150,000 miles already!! 17-18 = 2000 miles in my Dad's car - approx. 18-19 = 1750 miles in my Dad's car and then bought my own and was doing 800 a week for the 3 months that i had my own car = 9600 - total = 11,350 19-20, 20-21, 21-22 = 45k per year = 135k! - all boring miles too - motorway stuff. Soon given up that for a game of cricket though - slowed it down though now. Think my mrs likes going in the car though. If i ever go a Saturday without driving, she always thinks of somewhere to go really late on a Saturday night - just so that i can drive! Hate that - really winds me up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beez Posted July 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Do you have to do what she says? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a4tdi130 Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Do you have to do what she says? [/ QUOTE ] Beez - you are young, you have much to learn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beez Posted July 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 I think it's probably just cos I'm not married/haven't been with a lass in almost 2 years actually!! I can't wait to obey my mates sisters every command. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Obey her commands, but learn some yourself. "While you're down there...." always works.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beez Posted July 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Hahahaha - I'm assuming that's not an innocent 'while you're down there'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 I concur with the "get a diesel" statement. I spent twice as much as you a month and did nowhere near the amount of miles you are covering, 2 turbos and 420BHP tend to do that Mrs bought a Polo and that pays for itself with the amount of money saved in fuel! I was the same as you, we'd be out from 6.30 until 11 every night without fail, driving round the lanes, or just anywhere for just somthing to do. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beez Posted July 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Looks like my dad was right when he said 'an internet forum full of blokes who love cars? Sounds sad to me!!' But I don't care, cos I do it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beez Posted July 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Ohhh nooooo!!! I've got that urge again right now..I NEED to drive.....someone strap me down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiftyPence Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Yup, even have to have a car on holiday because I just don't like being without independant transport. I'm even going ot hire a car in Jersey for four nights, and the whole island is only about 9 miles long, with 40mph the highest speed limit. [/ QUOTE ] Traitor, jersey is the enemy. have fun on your holiday with the Crappos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_B Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Traitor, jersey is the enemy. have fun on your holiday with the Crappos [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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