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Old 02-27-11, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
$3.79 regular Chevron today, filled a family members 2007 Suburban (been using it while they were out of town, not much fun).
Ouch :/
I'm in Texas, and were at $3.30 now
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Old 02-27-11, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
epic post!

not probably, DEFINITELY
Depends on a number of factors, but you could say almost defintely. The chief factor is how many miles are put on the IS-F and what the operating expenses are. Over time, a IS-F is not a cheap car to run or service....but then again, a new CT is aso a fair chunk of cash.
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Old 02-27-11, 08:32 PM
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On the topic of fuel economy, IS-F & IS350 are near the very top for fuel economy for given levels of performance. Or in other words those seeking reliable high performance sedans with high fuel efficiency the top IS's need to be considered.
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Old 02-28-11, 08:44 AM
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Paid 3.99 yesterday for diesel. At this particular station, Premium was 3.95. If you think about it, it's 3.99 9/10s so it was basically $4.
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Old 02-28-11, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
$3.79 regular Chevron today, filled a family members 2007 Suburban (been using it while they were out of town, not much fun).
Suburbans can, in some cases, with their 25-30 gallon fuel tanks, cost over $100 to fill up. And the older ones (before the current-generation model) had excessively spongy, fade-prone, Push-and-Pray brakes that only improved slightly starting around 2006-2007 or so. Give yourself as much room, in traffic, as possible, to stop.
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Old 02-28-11, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Suburbans can, in some cases, with their 25-30 gallon fuel tanks, cost over $100 to fill up. And the older ones (before the current-generation model) had excessively spongy, fade-prone, Push-and-Pray brakes that only improved slightly starting around 2006-2007 or so. Give yourself as much room, in traffic, as possible, to stop.
Yes, we know. These current gen full-sized GM SUVs are not especially pleasant or responsive to drive, compared to the better BOF mid-sized SUVs.
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Old 02-28-11, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by whoster
So what I've learned today from this thread is:

Get an IS-F.



Yes then get tickets everyday. (I sound like that old man now)

Maybe get the IS F then put the CT engine inside.
 
Old 02-28-11, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX


Yes then get tickets everyday. (I sound like that old man now)

Maybe get the IS F then put the CT engine inside.

Thanks to my illustrious driving record, I've been driving more or less like a spirited old man for about the past two years now...


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Old 02-28-11, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by whoster
thanks to my illustrious driving record, i've been driving more or less like a spirited old man for about the past two years now...


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Old 02-28-11, 01:44 PM
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Now, what caused that drop from 4.12 to 1.61? We need that again......Voodoo, magic, economics, w/e, make it happen.
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Old 02-28-11, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Jewcano
Now, what caused that drop from 4.12 to 1.61? We need that again......Voodoo, magic, economics, w/e, make it happen.
Bush, in a speech lifted the ban on off shore drilling, which in affect caused the speculators to stop manipulating the price per barrel, and gas started to come down in price immediately.
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Old 02-28-11, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by adam8065
Bush, in a speech lifted the ban on off shore drilling, which in affect caused the speculators to stop manipulating the price per barrel, and gas started to come down in price immediately.
So exactly what is stopping Obama from doing the same now?
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Originally Posted by IS-SV
On the topic of fuel economy, IS-F & IS350 are near the very top for fuel economy for given levels of performance. Or in other words those seeking reliable high performance sedans with high fuel efficiency the top IS's need to be considered.
+1

I get the same mileage cruising on the highway in our F as we did in our RX330.

8 speeds too many....lol.

And on topic....had a local gas station hit $5.11/gallon for premium yesterday.
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Old 03-01-11, 07:37 AM
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GAS PRICES SCK!!!!! no matter how you look at it.... what factors decide the price of gas??? PROFIT!!! bastards!!!
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Old 03-01-11, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by LunaVyohr
Or you can just buy a Golf diesel and have a car that's not an ugly tin can fully loaded with smugness.
Golf looks pretty ghey to me (if that's what your into)....plus the reliability is not proven, ****ty in the past.


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