joostenjohn60 Member 16 Member For: 18y 9m 22d Posted 16/04/06 04:49 AM Share Posted 16/04/06 04:49 AM Hi all ,We took the BF/T for the first hiway run on Thursday night about 500 kms to Gladstone from Brisbane .I was very impressed how well these cars run on the hiway hard part is keeping to speed limit she runs better at 130 km / 2000 rpm ( 6 speed auto) than at 100ks and when you overtake you are doing 160 before you realize it . Only got 1 speeding ticket at 114 ks which is good because I was coming down from 140 after passing a heap of cars on overtaking lane and I just got all my points back after a years good behaviour on 1 point. Also the fuel ecomony for a car that produces 245 kw is simply wonderful must be that 6 speed auto . I love this car glad we bought it cause we will do a lot more trips away now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 28d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 16/04/06 05:01 AM Share Posted 16/04/06 05:01 AM We should have a Temporary Citizen Award..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homerj Member 52 Member For: 21y 2m 1d Location: Berwick,Melbourne Posted 16/04/06 08:00 AM Share Posted 16/04/06 08:00 AM Isn't that awarded to anyone with a 900cc plus motorbike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawerx TerriGhia Donating Members 206 Member For: 18y 10m 20d Posted 16/04/06 08:05 AM Share Posted 16/04/06 08:05 AM what sort of economy figures did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangm001 Member 307 Member For: 19y 6d Posted 16/04/06 08:09 AM Share Posted 16/04/06 08:09 AM Yeah, that's the main reason for me going turb.. You can cruise in 6th at 110-120km/hr and retain brilliant economy (for an 1800+kilo sedan anyway), but then boost up that turb and overtaking becomes effortless, and like you said, an always licence risking xperience! I prefer mine at speeds like you said than city driving, sits on the road beautifully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 7m 17d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 16/04/06 09:04 AM Share Posted 16/04/06 09:04 AM Hi all ,We took the BF/T for the first hiway run on Thursday night about 500 kms to Gladstone from Brisbane .I was very impressed how well these cars run on the hiway hard part is keeping to speed limit she runs better at 130 km / 2000 rpm ( 6 speed auto) than at 100ks and when you overtake you are doing 160 before you realize it . Only got 1 speeding ticket at 114 ks which is good because I was coming down from 140 after passing a heap of cars on overtaking lane and I just got all my points back after a years good behaviour on 1 point. Also the fuel ecomony for a car that produces 245 kw is simply wonderful must be that 6 speed auto . I love this car glad we bought it cause we will do a lot more trips away now. ←The best part about these vehicles is that you don’t have to use the overtaking lanes, and that way avoiding the revenue raisers that are setup next to every second one “for our safety”What took you to Gladstone? Did you partake in the harbour festival? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednuts81 Get on the end of it..... Member 578 Member For: 18y 11m 26d Gender: Male Location: CQ Posted 16/04/06 11:25 AM Share Posted 16/04/06 11:25 AM Hi all ,We took the BF/T for the first hiway run on Thursday night about 500 kms to Gladstone from Brisbane .I was very impressed how well these cars run on the hiway hard part is keeping to speed limit she runs better at 130 km / 2000 rpm ( 6 speed auto) than at 100ks and when you overtake you are doing 160 before you realize it . Only got 1 speeding ticket at 114 ks which is good because I was coming down from 140 after passing a heap of cars on overtaking lane and I just got all my points back after a years good behaviour on 1 point. Also the fuel ecomony for a car that produces 245 kw is simply wonderful must be that 6 speed auto . I love this car glad we bought it cause we will do a lot more trips away now. ←The best part about these vehicles is that you don’t have to use the overtaking lanes, and that way avoiding the revenue raisers that are setup next to every second one “for our safety”What took you to Gladstone? Did you partake in the harbour festival? ← Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooltint Member 686 Member For: 21y 7m 23d Gender: Male Location: Gold Coast QLD Posted 16/04/06 11:40 AM Share Posted 16/04/06 11:40 AM Hi AllI recently went to Australia Zoo from the Gold Coast and got an average of 9.9L/100km. Incredible economy I reckon.BTW watch out for those speeding fines, they've just been upgraded for repeat offenders, double demerits the second time around I think it was.Take it easy, especially over the Easter break guys.CheersBig AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joostenjohn60 Member 16 Member For: 18y 9m 22d Posted 16/04/06 01:23 PM Author Share Posted 16/04/06 01:23 PM Averaged out about 10 l per 100 over trip 2 adults 2 tenagers and luggage I am happy with it.Gladstone is my home town and went to visit my sister If only there were some unlimited speed roads in QLD like in the NT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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