Steamed up my afternoon

[Skywalker]

Originally Posted by pnoon

You can call it a "pinch". I think it's more like having your testicles crushed in a vice.
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So that's what that feels like!!!

Paid $4.17 per gallon this morning!

[N2 GOLD]

Regardless of gas/oil prices, I dont see myself giving up my 500HP Ford V-8 for a Hy-anything that could fit in the back of my truck...


Death before dishonor!!!

[shark]

I drive a Ford Escort ZX2 with 140,000 miles on it, but it has some mechanical issues. Just the same, the last tank averaged about 32 MPG, which isn't bad at all.

One alternative is E85, which around here runs in the mid-$3.00 range (gasoline is over 4 bucks). Problem with alcohol is, you get lower mileage because there's less chemical energy in it than gasoline. So, my question is, does anyone here drive a flex fuel vehicle, and if so, how's the mileage? I'm going to be looking for a new ride soon, so that's a major factor. Thanks!

[shark]

Originally Posted by N2 GOLD

Regardless of gas/oil prices, I dont see myself giving up my 500HP Ford V-8 for a Hy-anything that could fit in the back of my truck...


Death before dishonor!!!

You got that right! If you can afford it, then drive it! But, and this is a big BUT, have you seen what diesel is running? think about this: trucks, trains, etc. run on diesel, so the shipping co.'s are feeling the pinch, and it's going to be passed onto the consumer. Everything that we use: food, clothing, etc. relies in some part on trucks or other means to get them to us....that's a problem.

[N2 GOLD]

Originally Posted by shark

You got that right! If you can afford it, then drive it! But, and this is a big BUT, have you seen what diesel is running? think about this: trucks, trains, etc. run on diesel, so the shipping co.'s are feeling the pinch, and it's going to be passed onto the consumer. Everything that we use: food, clothing, etc. relies in some part on trucks or other means to get them to us....that's a problem.

I pump first thing in the morning about 6am. The fuel has been sitting still all night. If is was a cold night the fuel will condense & burn LONGER once it's in your tank. More bang for your buck.... Try it...

[aich75013]

I suppose I'll start riding the rail to work. It adds slightly to my commute time but I suppose it's worth it.
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[kaisersozei]

I fondly remember being 18 years old and b)tching when gas went above 99c/gallon.

I have to drive. My daughter drives. I have to pay $3.90/gallon x2 cars. What's a guy gonna do?

[shark]

Originally Posted by kaisersozei

I fondly remember being 18 years old and b)tching when gas went above 99c/gallon.

I have to drive. My daughter drives. I have to pay $3.90/gallon x2 cars. What's a guy gonna do?

No doubt! We must be from the same age group. I clearly recall when gas went up to about $1.25 a gallon I wasn't happy.

[gettysburgfreak]

paid 4.19 yesterday for premium in western washington, doesnt help we have canadians crowding the pumps and driving prices up a little bit.

[357]

Originally Posted by shark

No doubt! We must be from the same age group. I clearly recall when gas went up to about $1.25 a gallon I wasn't happy.

I was in college in Missouri in 1998 and I specifically remember gas got as low as $0.74/gal. That was only 13 years ago. Gas had not double in the previous 60 years, and in the past 13 it goes up by a factor of 5?

[N2 GOLD]

Originally Posted by shark

No doubt! We must be from the same age group. I clearly recall when gas went up to about $1.25 a gallon I wasn't happy.

I would gladly pay double that all day looooong....

[shilala]

I paid $3.99 last night. I can remember it being $2.62 on Salt Spring Road this Fall.
If I could just have one day's take of that country-wide difference, I could never spend all that money. What is that, right around 1/2 billion? Just imagine the party we could have, boys!!!

[jjirons69]

Less than $0.90 when I was in high school. We used to lead foot it all the way to the gas station just trying to burn it all out. I think my 69 Camaro might have gotten 12 mpg on a good day.

I need to get a motorcycle.

[Gophernut]

Originally Posted by jjirons69

I need to get a motorcycle.

The thought I had when it cost me $60 to fill up my Saturn on Friday. Of course only a solution for 3 months out of the year around here.

[shilala]

Jamie, I can remember in '78 it was about $.73. That's the lowest I can remember it being. The only reason I remember is because we cut grass to fill gas jugs to ride out tri-rods and motorcycles and stuff. We knew whose grass we had to cut to fill our jugs.

I have a motorcycle. It ain't the answer, I promise. Lisa just got a new Hyundai Sonata Limited. That thing gets over 30mpg. It was good timing on our part.

I can always seem to find places to cut (hmmm...unplug the fish tanks next?) so I can keep up with the price increase of fuel. It's when everything except income (inflation, higher taxes) goes up that I will get crunched. Now that OBL is dead oil prices should drop....right?

[xlc12rf]

$4.33 down the street. And I have a 75 mile ride to work. In the middle of a house purchase, which will put me more like 30 miles away. Mid-June can't come fast enough.

[awsmith4]

Originally Posted by 357

I was in college in Missouri in 1998 and I specifically remember gas got as low as $0.74/gal. That was only 13 years ago. Gas had not double in the previous 60 years, and in the past 13 it goes up by a factor of 5?

I was 17 in 98 and distinctly remember gas dropping to below $0.70 a gallon. I had a Ford F-150 with (2) 15gallon tanks that I could fill up for $20 or so. We did a lot of riding, I remember being pinched when it hit $2gallon.

I agree that the tax is a major problem but also the source of the oil, we need new places to get the oil and alternative fuel. How cool would it be to have Natural Gas cars that you could fill up off your house! I know I am just wishing but maybe one day...

[neoflex]

Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

I can always seem to find places to cut (hmmm...unplug the fish tanks next?) so I can keep up with the price increase of fuel. It's when everything except income (inflation, higher taxes) goes up that I will get crunched. Now that OBL is dead oil prices should drop....right?

Yeah right, the oil companies will find a way to use it as an excuse to raise prices.
Luckily I work from home but am now second guessing doing a lift with bigger tires as planned since it will effect my current gas mileage. Luckily my wife works fairly close to the house too but right now each truck costs about $80 to fill. My wifes truck gets filled about once every two weeks were I usually end up filling up every week, week and a half which is better than when I used to have to commute. Fortunately I live just outside of SC so I can jump the state line and save about 20-30 cents a gallon. Still makes me sick to see the profits. The economy is slowly starting to turn around but these gas prices as of late are going to undo it all in a hurry.

[Coach Deg]

Was out of town this weekend paid $3.89. Went to the marina today to start up the boat!!!!!!!!! $5.10 at the marina!!!!!!! I need a trailer!!!!!