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Old 05-26-06, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by TedxGS
HAHAHA i hope it doesnt come to that.
It most certainly will come to that, but hopefully vehicles will continue to become more and mroe fuel efficient.

Originally Posted by lalexusgs
The pump shut off at $50 for me too yesterday on Shell station. Why does it happen?
Dunno, must be what the inital run pre approves you at. I can imagine this being extremely annoying for boats and large SUV's. When we fill up my buddy's Ciggarette, it's usually about $1400 to top off both tanks. That's if he wants to run pump gas
Old 05-26-06, 11:09 AM
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hey, san juan as a lot cheaper than anyother place in the US... its a US territory! should be the same.

that's it, i'm moving to PR... i'll drive there if i have to. somehow.

my mom's tells me that like 25 years ago... it would cost like $10 fill up ur tank... amazing how supply and demand works eh? (sorry, management major heh)
Old 05-26-06, 11:19 AM
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i paid 3.65 yesterday. And it's not helping that i'm getting 18-19mpg lol
Old 05-26-06, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by GSBeliever
Puerto Rico San Juan $1.74
Saudi Arabia Riyadh $0.91
Kuwait Kuwait City $0.78
Egypt Cairo $0.65
Nigeria Lagos $0.38
Venezuela Caracas $0.12
its 0.6 $ for Octane 95 now
Old 05-26-06, 04:54 PM
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I remember too, when gas was $.25 and $.35 a gallon back in the 60's when I was a mere wee one.
Oil companies are going to kill the automotive sport. Everyone will be driving battery powered, quiet little pieces of $hiitt. Us V8-driving , noise-making, polluting sports drivers will become outcasts like smokers have become. Extra toll fees, extra taxes, restricted areas like cities, etc etc.

Just shoot me.

Jerry
Old 05-26-06, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by GWELEX
No pics to prove it and I'm dating myself, but I can remember back in 1971 while in high school the Gas Wars, 25.9 per gallon for leaded regular. Ahhh yes, the days of the pure American muscle car. Wish I still had that Torino Cobra Jet or the Challenger 340 6-Pac. Such is life, things come and things go, then you die.
Hey GWELEX. Not to get off topic, but do you watch the TLC show Wrecks to Riches? Just this week, they found a 71 Torino with 6,900 original miles. The car looked brand new. It was a little scary (as they said, kind of like a time capsule). It wasn't the fast-back 428 Cobra Jet, though. It was a 6 cylinder with a 3-speed on the column. You mentioned 1971 and Torino, so I thought you might be interested.
Old 05-26-06, 05:53 PM
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When I got my license back in 94, gas cost .79 cents a gallon.

I could fill my civic for 10 bucks!!
Old 05-26-06, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by e-man
Hey GWELEX. Not to get off topic, but do you watch the TLC show Wrecks to Riches? Just this week, they found a 71 Torino with 6,900 original miles. The car looked brand new. It was a little scary (as they said, kind of like a time capsule). It wasn't the fast-back 428 Cobra Jet, though. It was a 6 cylinder with a 3-speed on the column. You mentioned 1971 and Torino, so I thought you might be interested.
I don't have cable or satellite out in the semi-remote area I live in. Mine was a 1969 fastback, white with black interior, bench seat, 4 speed. Went through clutches like water through a strainer. Awesome power though. Now back on topic, premium in Alaska is $3.10.
Old 05-27-06, 08:37 AM
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$57.88 over here 2 to 3 times a week
Old 05-29-06, 12:58 AM
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Seriously, it sucks. Can't even go joy riding (driving) anymore... Well, guess I'm moving to Venezuela. (On second thought, nah...)
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I spent about 45-50 $ fill up my tank. Gas here (Thailand) is pretty much the same there but imagine the country where minimum wage is 4.50$ a day and you can understand how much more expensive it feels.
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I am paying $2.99 here in Michigan, but it's still too much. I have been riding my motorcycle everyday that it doesn't rain now. I only drive my GS on rainy days...
Old 05-30-06, 12:28 PM
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Time to invest in one of these!
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Old 05-30-06, 12:31 PM
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Default Obvio 828

Or one of these...from Brazil - Gas, electric or Alcohol!

1st Vehicle from Brazil
Made for U.S.A.

Standard Features Model 828
Fuel: Trybird Technology:
Gas, Electricity and/or Alcohol

Safety: Monocoque integrated chassis
Composite Structural Materials
McPherson Suspensions and Disc Brakes
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), 6-Speed Steering Wheel Shift Paddles

Comfort: iMobile Carputer, GPS, Navigation, Internet, Personal Organizer, Satellite Radio, Digital Media Player, DVD Player, and other Vehicle Controls.

Width: 65.00 in. (1,650 mm)
Wheelbase: 68.90 in. (1,750 mm)
Height: 59.00 in. (1,500 mm)
Overall Length: 104.3 in. (2,650 mm)
Curb Weight: 1,318 lb. (600 kg)
Tritec Engine: 115hp, 1.6 liter, 4-stroke,
16 valve

Reminds me when the CIVIC first came out!
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Old 05-30-06, 12:48 PM
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Seems like so long ago..... We were complaining about these prices last August on our way down to Lexfest, lol, wishing for those days now.


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