Best fuel for Mk6 GTI?

[docjames]

I have never put anything other than BP ultimate in my MkV - it is refined to the higher octane rating, then has cleaning additives added.

The others are refined to slightly better than 91, then octane boosting additives added, then cleaning additives added.

In theory, all are 98. I know which one I prefer.

[Maverick]

Shame they're not affiliated with a Supermarket.

It's a benefit, you don't have to put up with tight arsed pricks queuing out onto the roads on Tuesdays to buy fuel, you don't have them taking ages to pay whilst looking for their coupon(s), you don't have all the stupid promotions and you don't get asked if you have a discount coupon or flybuys or other loyalty card.

Anyone who thinks it was a good move when Coles and Woolies aquired all those service stations is delusional! I refuse to use Caltex and Shell out of principle and only use BP Ultimate.

[Corey_R]

Last time I filled my car, I didn't have to queue on a Wednesday morning when the petrol was at it's cheapest all week, I used my 14c off 'voucher' (yes, forteen cents), and paid right at the pump and didn't even have to walk inside...

If only BP had that

But yeah - I'm not delusional, I know it's business and I know why they're doing it. Although Woolworths didn't purchase all those service stations. Woolworths do own many, and had them under their own name, but when Coles went out and bought most of the Shells, Woolworths used that as leverage to 'team' with Caltex. Sneaky buggers. Managed to do what Coles did but with only a fraction of the outlay.

[iBoost]

I've always put either Shell V-Power or BP Ultimate in my cars and have not noticed much difference between the two.

I think I'd rather the piece of mind and the extra benefits of using 98 such as more power and economy than risking using a dodgy batch of 95 fuel, regardless of whether the Mark VI can run on 95.

[brad]

It's a benefit, you don't have to put up with tight arsed pricks queuing out onto the roads on Tuesdays to buy fuel, you don't have them taking ages to pay whilst looking for their coupon(s), you don't have all the stupid promotions and you don't get asked if you have a discount coupon or flybuys or other loyalty card.

Anyone who thinks it was a good move when Coles and Woolies aquired all those service stations is delusional! I refuse to use Caltex and Shell out of principle and only use BP Ultimate.

Can't work out why people continue to queue on Tuesdays - Wednesday evening is is the price increase day around here (Hurstville NSW).

My local BP is a cow of a place to get into and on a daily basis charges 6c per litre more for his fuel without even considering any other coupon discounts. Plus he is so quiet that he wants to have a chat about local happenings & you get stuck talking crap. I'd rather deal with the Indian dudes at Shell that simply offer me a special in full expectation that I will say no. It's quick & painless & the Indians know what a Skoda is

Don't run a Loyalty Card Mav?
I'm on Flybuys linked to a Coles Source Card. I get at least $400 worth of Coles Gift Cards (to spend on fuel if I want) every year with our household spend.

Oh, BP constantly want to talk me into a Citibank Card.

[Maverick]

Can't work out why people continue to queue on Tuesdays - Wednesday evening is is the price increase day around here (Hurstville NSW).

Brisbane it's Tuesday the cheap day, pain in the arse as there's a woolies caltex on the corner of a main road near me and they queue right out and block the intersections.

My local BP is a cow of a place to get into and on a daily basis charges 6c per litre more for his fuel without even considering any other coupon discounts. Plus he is so quiet that he wants to have a chat about local happenings & you get stuck talking crap. I'd rather deal with the Indian dudes at Shell that simply offer me a special in full expectation that I will say no. It's quick & painless & the Indians know what a Skoda is

Local BP does charge a few cents more but happy to pay to keep the money away from woolies and coles!

Don't run a Loyalty Card Mav?
I'm on Flybuys linked to a Coles Source Card. I get at least $400 worth of Coles Gift Cards (to spend on fuel if I want) every year with our household spend.

Can't stand them as you end up spending more to get points when you can buy cheaper elsewhere. To get them to work for you have to really stuff around to maximise return.

Oh, BP constantly want to talk me into a Citibank Card.

Luckily I don't have that problem up here!

[hoi polloi]

Anyone who thinks it was a good move when Coles and Woolies aquired all those service stations is delusional! I refuse to use Caltex and Shell out of principle and only use BP Ultimate.

Hear hear!!

Also, never forget that there is no such thing as a free lunch - to get the 4c a litre off at the pump it works out that you pay the extra for the groceries anyway...

Regards,
- Anthony.

[Maverick]

I have never put anything other than BP ultimate in my MkV - it is refined to the higher octane rating, then has cleaning additives added.

The others are refined to slightly better than 91, then octane boosting additives added, then cleaning additives added.

In theory, all are 98. I know which one I prefer.

A good analogy is BP Ultimate is like a premium fast food (grilled and fresh) like Nandos/Oporto whereas Shell and Caltex are more like your McDonalds/KFC (fried and frozen).

Both may be similar products but one is better for you, goes down easier, gives better performance and exits cleanly.

[brad]

Local BP does charge a few cents more but happy to pay to keep the money away from woolies and coles!

Like I said, mine is a minimum 6c. On many days, he is between 10c-20c more.

Can't stand them as you end up spending more to get points when you can buy cheaper elsewhere. To get them to work for you have to really stuff around to maximise return.

I don't try & maximise. Don't chase points. It's just our normal spend - but anything over $10 goes on the CC - the fact the CC is linked to Flybuys is what generates points. More often than not, we shop at Franklins - I don't even worry about the fact that I own Wesfarmers(Coles, target, kmart, etc) and generally try & support companies I own shares in.

Sorry about the OT mods. I'll refrain from here on.

[Mk6 GTI]

I've always put either Shell V-Power or BP Ultimate in my cars and have not noticed much difference between the two.

I think I'd rather the piece of mind and the extra benefits of using 98 such as more power and economy than risking using a dodgy batch of 95 fuel, regardless of whether the Mark VI can run on 95.

yep, only 98 for me! Mainly use shell because I have a servo right near my place hehe