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gsgroupinc
1671 Posts |
 Posted - 05/09/2008 : 05:34:46 AM
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| But interest rates are still low. HOLY SHI*, and I have a car my wife drives the "SUV" over $100.00 to fill up. |
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haiku
370 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 05:45:37 AM
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| Paying for a car: maintenance, note, insurance, gas is much like paying a mortgage these days. |
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gsgroupinc
1671 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 05:47:52 AM
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| some people will be living in them sooner than they think |
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MisterVA
4568 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 05:57:28 AM
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| Big story on Vespas in our local paper today. It would be fine around here for a few months of the year. |
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gsgroupinc
1671 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 05:58:23 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by MisterVA
Big story on Vespas in our local paper today. It would be fine around here for a few months of the year.
Yep
It would be rough to ride through 18" of snow. |
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mganovsky
1107 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 06:05:52 AM
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I drive my wife's car back and to work each day, My cadilac sits in the garage, week ends though or when we go out I drive the Cady. Her car gets 12 to 13 days on a full tank of only 12 gallons, my Cady on the other hand gets me 4 to 5 days on a 23 gallon tank. The Oil Companies are still making record profits.
The only way it will get better is if the Gov can figure a way to strenghen the Dollar. |
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1003s.com
2688 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 06:25:42 AM
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My Acura gets about 29 MPG on the highway at speeds
from 70 to 90 MPH. I have never really tried driving it
at 50-55 MPH, I am not sure if that will help conserve fuel
or not, but I am going to give it a try and see what happens. |
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gsgroupinc
1671 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 06:29:16 AM
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| I have a big German engine and it get about 25 highway but only 19 city and my office is 4 miles from home so I am very seldom on the highway |
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ML
1356 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 06:29:37 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by 1003s.com
My Acura gets about 29 MPG on the highway at speeds
from 70 to 90 MPH. I have never really tried driving it
at 50-55 MPH, I am not sure if that will help conserve fuel
or not, but I am going to give it a try and see what happens.
The faster you drive, the sooner you get there, saves gas right? |
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gsgroupinc
1671 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 06:30:38 AM
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| TRUE TRUE... my Audi is pretty quick for a 4 door |
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AGreene00
1991 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 06:32:21 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by mganovsky
Her car gets 12 to 13 days on a full tank of only 12 gallons
Honda or Toyota? |
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MisterVA
4568 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 06:45:44 AM
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| Some of you kids out there [a little Don Cherry lingo there] don't remember the passage of the National speed limit of 55 mph which was designed to save fuel. |
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Carpet Muncher
1055 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 06:49:41 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by MisterVA
Some of you kids out there [a little Don Cherry lingo there] don't remember the passage of the National speed limit of 55 mph which was designed to save fuel.
Carter also turned the heat down in the White House to save energy costs and would wear sweaters as a result. He also installed solar panels on the White House roof. Solar panels that Reagan had promptly removed upon taking office. Carter was not very good at many things during his one term Presidency but he may have been ahead of the curve on energy conservation. |
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1003s.com
2688 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 06:51:00 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by ML
quote:
Originally posted by 1003s.com
My Acura gets about 29 MPG on the highway at speeds
from 70 to 90 MPH. I have never really tried driving it
at 50-55 MPH, I am not sure if that will help conserve fuel
or not, but I am going to give it a try and see what happens.
The faster you drive, the sooner you get there, saves gas right?
It really depends on the vehicle, my Land Rover is rated at 17 MPG
highway, I recently got 18.34 MPG driving it at 65-70 MPH. That vehicle
has a lot of air drag compared to the Acura, so a slower highway speed
might increase fuel economy a good deal more. |
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diesel350
567 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 06:57:08 AM
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| I do not feel sorry for anyone that bought an SUV and complains about gas prices. |
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Txhmc
98 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 07:00:54 AM
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Originally posted by diesel350
I do not feel sorry for anyone that bought an SUV and complains about gas prices.
I hear you diesel, I just paid $4.19 a gallon for diesel, pump stopped at $85...almost 3/4 full. normally takes $120+ to fill up. |
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MARKJOLLIFF
298 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 07:01:51 AM
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Originally posted by diesel350
I do not feel sorry for anyone that bought an SUV and complains about gas prices.
Amen! I also don't feel sorry for some 20 yr old kid with an Escalade and spinners paying for all that fuel. The Escalade seems to be the status symbol of choice around here for the young ones. I bet with gas, payments and insurance it's more than $1000 a month.Friggin brilliant! |
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ML
1356 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 07:12:00 AM
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| My horse still eats only one bail of hay a day, and if he breaks down, I can eat him! |
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1003s.com
2688 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 07:14:29 AM
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Well, I don't really want any one to feel sorry for me anyway.
I bought the SUV for my teenage girls to drive, because I wanted
them in somthing really solid, in case they got in a car wreck.
I have no regrets, and thank the lord, no wrecks yet.
I breath a bit easier, knowing they are more safe,
in that vehicle though.
Like that old 70'song said.
"every form of refuge has it's price" |
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MisterVA
4568 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 07:20:08 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by ML
My horse still eats only one bail of hay a day, and if he breaks down, I can eat him!
Your horse must break the law a lot. |
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kbaker
597 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 07:33:28 AM
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Pretty much says it all:
http://img518.imageshack.us/my.php?image=backemmetbartaalltelnetdj1.jpg |
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oscar
870 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 07:52:32 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by 1003s.com
My Acura gets about 29 MPG on the highway at speeds
from 70 to 90 MPH. I have never really tried driving it
at 50-55 MPH, I am not sure if that will help conserve fuel
or not, but I am going to give it a try and see what happens.
If you drive 55 in Atlanta, you're likely to get run over by a big rig going 75 in the two right lanes or by a car changing lanes going 80... so be careful.
God BLESS America!
Oscar. |
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1003s.com
2688 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 08:04:51 AM
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Oscar,
a good warning, I plan to try it, during lighter traffic.
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Coffee Is 4 Clos
1512 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 08:24:11 AM
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| OK- its funny this thread came up because I've been watching my fuel gauge and freaked out this morning. I had exactly a half-tank yesterday morning and I drove from the west suburbs to the north shore... then to old town in the city and back to the west suburbs. (all chicago folks) I realized that even though I didn't drive more than 60 miles the traffic absolutely killed me in gas. It was a 35-40 day in gas alone! Crap- I'm gonna start having customers come to my office more often just to save $$$ on gasoline! |
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jpar994
617 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 08:39:01 AM
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I freaking drive my Wifes Beater to work and I can get about 35 miles per gallon out of it. The only Problem it a elantra wagon from 97 so it turns heads when people see me in it with a 3 piece suit on . I am like damn this thing is killing my image. My sequioa and maxima just sit at the house and my wife may drive one of them to go to the store or something but that is really it. She really has been walking a lot more or cycling!
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khoiey
910 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 08:56:15 AM
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| Our gas prices are still cheap comparing to Europe. |
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JoefromPhilly
349 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 09:35:21 AM
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I find it interesting how everyone goes after "Big Oil". Yes, they make record profits, but their profit margin is about 10%, while Google's is over 25%! Anyone wanting to go after "Big Google" as well for driving up our paid search costs?
The ONLY way we will get a handle on gas prices is simply to DRILL for more oil in the US. I listen to all the lame brain liberals who want energy independence, yet won't vote YES on any bill that actually lets us drill for oil. Plus, they want to take away the tax breaks that ":Big Oil" gets. Sounds like revenge, eh? But, if they do that, Big Oil will reduce their domestic drilling, as those tax breaks are for DOMESTIC drilling only. Thus, the liberals are truly freakin idiots. All they want is the vote of the stupid Americans who believe in their hype, yet all their plans will simply increase our dependence on oil from our friends in Saudi Arabia, Venuzuela and other socialist dictatorships.
Oil and gas are going up because of increased GLOBAL demand and from speculators. The moment the US announces it will start drilling in ANWR and in other "off limit" areas, speculators will dump their oil holdings, and there will be an immediate drop in the price, well before any oil even hits the market.
Now, if any of you who are complaining vote for Dems for as your senator or representative, or even for President, you did indeed vote for the higher oil and gas prices. It is the liberal policy to not drill for more oil in the US, or even to build more refineries so that we can refine oil into gas.
So, stop complaining and actually DO something in November about it.
- Joe |
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JoefromPhilly
349 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 09:46:44 AM
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PS:
I forgot to add that John McCain is also opposed to drilling in the US, but as we all know, he too is a liberal. Thus, basically, as far as gas prices are concerned, we are screwed for 4 or 8 years. Ugh!
- Joe |
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KHufford
3081 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 10:14:58 AM
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I think I spend more on my Tahoe than most peoples rent!
Payment = 450
Ins = 300
Gas = 100 to fill up x 4 a month
Maintinence and washes 100 a month..
Drumroll...$1250 a month!!!!
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hertz
380 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 10:19:07 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by KHufford
I think I spend more on my Tahoe than most peoples rent!
Payment = 450
Ins = 300
Gas = 100 to fill up x 4 a month
Maintinence and washes 100 a month..
Drumroll...$1250 a month!!!!
$300/mo for ins? Thats worse than $3.50 gas. I pay 115/mo for 2 cars and a boat in Houston! |
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1003s.com
2688 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 10:21:59 AM
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$300- a month for insurance?
that does seem a bit high. |
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KHufford
3081 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 10:28:56 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by 1003s.com
$300- a month for insurance?
that does seem a bit high.
Dont remind me...thats what happens when you have 8+ pts on your record...
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sold_an_EsKiMO_I
74 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 10:31:11 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by KHufford
quote:
Originally posted by 1003s.com
$300- a month for insurance?
that does seem a bit high.
Dont remind me...thats what happens when you have 8+ pts on your record...
word...check out safeauto...they will hook you up. Sheriff Joe has some tought laws out here |
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nutesch
347 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 10:36:39 AM
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| My gas expense is like Zero this year :-) Gotta love the subways, trains & light rail....Pretty much can get anywhere I need to go out here without a car, or if one is needed, I call a cab. Everyone complains about the cost of living in the NYC area, but when you factor out the fact that you can survive very easily without a car, insurance and gas costs, it makes it much more affodable than one would think! |
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khoiey
910 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 10:43:36 AM
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How much do you have to pay for monthly pass?
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Originally posted by nutesch
My gas expense is like Zero this year :-) Gotta love the subways, trains & light rail....Pretty much can get anywhere I need to go out here without a car, or if one is needed, I call a cab. Everyone complains about the cost of living in the NYC area, but when you factor out the fact that you can survive very easily without a car, insurance and gas costs, it makes it much more affodable than one would think!
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nutesch
347 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 10:46:44 AM
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$81 for an unlimited use 30 day metro card (NYC Subways). Pretty sweet deal :-)
$2.00 per ride, each way (regardless of distance) if you'd prefer to not do a monthly pass and ride infrequently.
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Originally posted by khoiey
How much do you have to pay for monthly pass?
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Originally posted by nutesch
My gas expense is like Zero this year :-) Gotta love the subways, trains & light rail....Pretty much can get anywhere I need to go out here without a car, or if one is needed, I call a cab. Everyone complains about the cost of living in the NYC area, but when you factor out the fact that you can survive very easily without a car, insurance and gas costs, it makes it much more affodable than one would think!
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Managing Prime
1497 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 10:47:28 AM
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Unless they've changed the price I think a monthly MTA pass is less than a hundred bucks.
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Originally posted by khoiey
How much do you have to pay for monthly pass?
quote:
Originally posted by nutesch
My gas expense is like Zero this year :-) Gotta love the subways, trains & light rail....Pretty much can get anywhere I need to go out here without a car, or if one is needed, I call a cab. Everyone complains about the cost of living in the NYC area, but when you factor out the fact that you can survive very easily without a car, insurance and gas costs, it makes it much more affodable than one would think!
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jw1958
142 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 10:48:23 AM
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http://www.hhowater4gas.com/
interesting concept |
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AGreene00
1991 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 11:05:49 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by KHufford
I think I spend more on my Tahoe than most peoples rent!
Payment = 450
Ins = 300
Gas = 100 to fill up x 4 a month
Maintinence and washes 100 a month..
Drumroll...$1250 a month!!!!
If you are paying $3600 a year for car insurance and you are above 19 years of age you are getting ripped. 8pts on your record or not. |
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KHufford
3081 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 11:07:40 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by nutesch
My gas expense is like Zero this year :-) Gotta love the subways, trains & light rail....Pretty much can get anywhere I need to go out here without a car, or if one is needed, I call a cab. Everyone complains about the cost of living in the NYC area, but when you factor out the fact that you can survive very easily without a car, insurance and gas costs, it makes it much more affodable than one would think!
I would love that, plus while you ride, you can work, make calls, that would be nice.
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KHufford
3081 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 11:08:50 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by AGreene00
quote:
Originally posted by KHufford
I think I spend more on my Tahoe than most peoples rent!
Payment = 450
Ins = 300
Gas = 100 to fill up x 4 a month
Maintinence and washes 100 a month..
Drumroll...$1250 a month!!!!
If you are paying $3600 a year for car insurance and you are above 19 years of age you are getting ripped. 8pts on your record or not.
Sounds like I need to find a good insurance broker..
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Carpet Muncher
1055 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 11:12:39 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by KHufford
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Originally posted by AGreene00
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Originally posted by KHufford
I think I spend more on my Tahoe than most peoples rent!
Payment = 450
Ins = 300
Gas = 100 to fill up x 4 a month
Maintinence and washes 100 a month..
Drumroll...$1250 a month!!!!
If you are paying $3600 a year for car insurance and you are above 19 years of age you are getting ripped. 8pts on your record or not.
Sounds like I need to find a good insurance broker..
Sounds like you got subprime insurance |
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racerx
10225 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 11:23:31 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by Carpet Muncher
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Originally posted by KHufford
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Originally posted by AGreene00
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Originally posted by KHufford
I think I spend more on my Tahoe than most peoples rent!
Payment = 450
Ins = 300
Gas = 100 to fill up x 4 a month
Maintinence and washes 100 a month..
Drumroll...$1250 a month!!!!
If you are paying $3600 a year for car insurance and you are above 19 years of age you are getting ripped. 8pts on your record or not.
Sounds like I need to find a good insurance broker..
Sounds like you got subprime insurance
Sounds like you shouldn't have a driver's license. Holy cow. Slow down! |
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HEAREP
205 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 11:26:09 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by jw1958
http://www.hhowater4gas.com/
interesting concept
Interesting thought, but I would have to call BS on it. One guy on there is talking about putting magnets on his fuel line and increasing 1MPG. That is a proven myth. |
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HEAREP
205 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 11:40:20 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by jw1958
http://www.hhowater4gas.com/
interesting concept
I stand corrected. Did some research and it looks like it does work to an extent.
http://www.certifiedmastertech.com/wordpress/ |
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nutesch
347 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 11:41:45 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by KHufford
quote:
Originally posted by nutesch
My gas expense is like Zero this year :-) Gotta love the subways, trains & light rail....Pretty much can get anywhere I need to go out here without a car, or if one is needed, I call a cab. Everyone complains about the cost of living in the NYC area, but when you factor out the fact that you can survive very easily without a car, insurance and gas costs, it makes it much more affodable than one would think!
I would love that, plus while you ride, you can work, make calls, that would be nice.
Those are perks kyle, but the best one is not having to worry about driving home at 5am on a saturday night when you've had a few too many drinks with you buds! |
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KHufford
3081 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 11:42:20 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by racerx
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Originally posted by Carpet Muncher
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Originally posted by KHufford
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Originally posted by AGreene00
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Originally posted by KHufford
I think I spend more on my Tahoe than most peoples rent!
Payment = 450
Ins = 300
Gas = 100 to fill up x 4 a month
Maintinence and washes 100 a month..
Drumroll...$1250 a month!!!!
If you are paying $3600 a year for car insurance and you are above 19 years of age you are getting ripped. 8pts on your record or not.
Sounds like I need to find a good insurance broker..
Sounds like you got subprime insurance
Sounds like you shouldn't have a driver's license. Holy cow. Slow down!
Im actually a great driver, never even been in an accident at age 27 now.(knock on wood)
It was a reckless driving ticket (long story) which is auto 8pts on one ticket.
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cplante
11 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 11:45:02 AM
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| I picked up a 2000 Volkswagon New Beetle Diesel. It gets 43- 50 mpg. My wife drives it. Not a bad car, rides good and has leather/sunroof - the works - She was driving an SUV, and now we are spending $475 less per month on fuel. |
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williamspeaking
3656 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 11:51:54 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by jpar994
I freaking drive my Wifes Beater to work and I can get about 35 miles per gallon out of it. The only Problem it a elantra wagon from 97 so it turns heads when people see me in it with a 3 piece suit on . I am like damn this thing is killing my image. My sequioa and maxima just sit at the house and my wife may drive one of them to go to the store or something but that is really it. She really has been walking a lot more or cycling!
Times are really tough when you cant fuel up a maxima |
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hoangad
2107 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 12:03:25 PM
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| it cost me $75.00 to fill up my SL55 AMG 2007. |
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AGreene00
1991 Posts |
Posted - 05/09/2008 : 12:08:42 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by hoangad
it cost me $75.00 to fill up my SL55 AMG 2007.
No one is going to feel bad for you. jk |
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