Gas prices on the rise again
03-31-2005, 01:55 PM
#121
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Originally Posted by Ant96GLE
Yea Jersey people are retards so by law they cant pump their own gas.
lol hah... ok im sorry. Today I had to put some fuel injector cleaner, so I had to go all the way down to empty and put in $37.05 to fill my tank.
03-31-2005, 01:59 PM
#122
Originally Posted by illmortal
lol hah... ok im sorry. Today I had to put some fuel injector cleaner, so I had to go all the way down to empty and put in $37.05 to fill my tank.
Ouch . . . stop cursing!
I know the SUVs have to be feeling this the most, it usually costs them about $40 on average to fill a tank, they must be paying ridiculous prices or riding bikes.
03-31-2005, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by MDeezy
Ouch . . . stop cursing!
I know the SUVs have to be feeling this the most, it usually costs them about $40 on average to fill a tank, they must be paying ridiculous prices or riding bikes.
I know the SUVs have to be feeling this the most, it usually costs them about $40 on average to fill a tank, they must be paying ridiculous prices or riding bikes.
paid $37 bux today and didnt even get 15 gallons. cheapest i could find today was $2.55 for 91 octane (highest in cali). most other places are at 2.59 - 2.75
03-31-2005, 03:54 PM
#124
i filled up at a one of the cheapest Shell gas stations in San Jose, CA. I put in 20 bux of 91 octane (highest we have), cost $2.61 a gallon and with 20 bux, it gave me 7.6 gallons which was good for 1/2 a tank. Later on that night, after driving 200 miles on 7.6 gallons (driving and drag racing at a track) i filled up again at another Shell which was $2.67 for 91 octane. Its getting really expensive.
the most expensive i have seen it was at a San Francisco Chevron which was $2.89 for premium.
the most expensive i have seen it was at a San Francisco Chevron which was $2.89 for premium.
03-31-2005, 05:42 PM
#125
Originally Posted by maximazation
i filled up at a one of the cheapest Shell gas stations in San Jose, CA. I put in 20 bux of 91 octane (highest we have), cost $2.61 a gallon and with 20 bux, it gave me 7.6 gallons which was good for 1/2 a tank. Later on that night, after driving 200 miles on 7.6 gallons (driving and drag racing at a track) i filled up again at another Shell which was $2.67 for 91 octane. Its getting really expensive.
the most expensive i have seen it was at a San Francisco Chevron which was $2.89 for premium.
the most expensive i have seen it was at a San Francisco Chevron which was $2.89 for premium.
But that is for 87 octane. The real kicker is 3 days ago I had to fill up the company SUV..
The Conoco I stopped @ had 2.03 / gallon on the sign. When I pulled the company card out I looked at the pump and it said 1.93 / gallon
That was awesome!
I figured I should go get my car and bring it back to fill it up, but I was still on the clock and it was 2:00 pm. I figured I could make it back just after 5 and fill up.
Well, on the way home.. I stopped at the same station...
I'll be darned if it hadn't already gone up to 2.03 / gallon
First time I personally paid over 2.00 / gallon in my life.
Had to happen sometime...
04-02-2005, 08:15 AM
#126
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Gas is just getting rediculous, and like it's been said earlier, it's just going to get worse 
I'm scared to go fill up my tank...I just got paid, and after bills, the remainder is going for gas!
Guess it's time to go find a bicycle or something...
Prices per car in my family:
Mom's Caddy Deville: uses premium, it's been as high as $2.27. I make her go to the HEB gas lot and get it for $2.18. Takes about $40 to fill her up.
Dad's GMC Sonoma: Excellent milages, uses 87. Fill up about $25-30 at $1.98 to 2.03, and he's good for about 450 miles! *enter insane jealousy*
My 87 Maxima: Uses 87, which is as above.. but will last me a measly 7 days. WITH the least amount of driving *work, store, gym, home, all within a 10 mile radius of each other*
I miss the days of 1.30 a gallon... it took 13 bucks one time to fill up our Taurus...
I'm scared to go fill up my tank...I just got paid, and after bills, the remainder is going for gas! Guess it's time to go find a bicycle or something...
Prices per car in my family:
Mom's Caddy Deville: uses premium, it's been as high as $2.27. I make her go to the HEB gas lot and get it for $2.18. Takes about $40 to fill her up.
Dad's GMC Sonoma: Excellent milages, uses 87. Fill up about $25-30 at $1.98 to 2.03, and he's good for about 450 miles! *enter insane jealousy*
My 87 Maxima: Uses 87, which is as above.. but will last me a measly 7 days. WITH the least amount of driving *work, store, gym, home, all within a 10 mile radius of each other*
I miss the days of 1.30 a gallon... it took 13 bucks one time to fill up our Taurus...
04-02-2005, 09:42 AM
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just to let you guys know, these gas stations aren't making money on gasoline, they never really do. right now most station are selling at cost, that's right, if the sign says "Premium $2.38", then they paid anywhere from $2.36 - $2.38 per gallon.
in regular times(when gas was cheap) they make 1 - 3 pennies on "regular, 1-4 pennies on "mid-grade", and 1-5 pennies on "super or premium".
selling gasoline sreves the same function as selling lottery, it's there to bring customers in. if the buy gas or a lotto ticket then they might decide to buy one of the stores high priced soda's or a bag of chips, etc,etc,etc.............
in regular times(when gas was cheap) they make 1 - 3 pennies on "regular, 1-4 pennies on "mid-grade", and 1-5 pennies on "super or premium".
selling gasoline sreves the same function as selling lottery, it's there to bring customers in. if the buy gas or a lotto ticket then they might decide to buy one of the stores high priced soda's or a bag of chips, etc,etc,etc.............
04-02-2005, 09:47 AM
#129
Originally Posted by kingofsorrow
just to let you guys know, these gas stations aren't making money on gasoline, they never really do. right now most station are selling at cost, that's right, if the sign says "Premium $2.38", then they paid anywhere from $2.36 - $2.38 per gallon.
in regular times(when gas was cheap) they make 1 - 3 pennies on "regular, 1-4 pennies on "mid-grade", and 1-5 pennies on "super or premium".
selling gasoline sreves the same function as selling lottery, it's there to bring customers in. if the buy gas or a lotto ticket then they might decide to buy one of the stores high priced soda's or a bag of chips, etc,etc,etc.............
in regular times(when gas was cheap) they make 1 - 3 pennies on "regular, 1-4 pennies on "mid-grade", and 1-5 pennies on "super or premium".
selling gasoline sreves the same function as selling lottery, it's there to bring customers in. if the buy gas or a lotto ticket then they might decide to buy one of the stores high priced soda's or a bag of chips, etc,etc,etc.............
04-02-2005, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by kingofsorrow
i used to own gas stations, believe me when i say selling gasoline brings the stores no negligable cash increase. in times like these, they are selling at cost.
04-02-2005, 02:14 PM
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I took a look this am with the finances. I never took $105/barrel oil very seriously, but I read some compelling analyses that support the notion. Our strong demand simply does not put any pressure on prices to fall. I'm beginning to wonder if $3 for 87 octane will even change us Americans.
It really is a darn shame--you figure out the answer, you'll win a Nobel Prize. Our investments are negative for the month/quarter/YTD, jobless situation was mixed, rates seem to be facing a real upward pressure, and inflation keeps rearing its head. But it's the weekend so let's enjoy! Me and my buddy got one of those microwave cooker with built-in fans installed over his stove, what seemed to be an easy job turned into 3 hours. But I still get a reward in DIY. You get to get out the Milwaukee hammer drill, tapcon screws, ceramic bits, break things and kick up a lot of sawdust and plaster. Beats work anyday!
It really is a darn shame--you figure out the answer, you'll win a Nobel Prize. Our investments are negative for the month/quarter/YTD, jobless situation was mixed, rates seem to be facing a real upward pressure, and inflation keeps rearing its head. But it's the weekend so let's enjoy! Me and my buddy got one of those microwave cooker with built-in fans installed over his stove, what seemed to be an easy job turned into 3 hours. But I still get a reward in DIY. You get to get out the Milwaukee hammer drill, tapcon screws, ceramic bits, break things and kick up a lot of sawdust and plaster. Beats work anyday!
04-02-2005, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank Fontaine
I took a look this am with the finances. I never took $105/barrel oil very seriously, but I read some compelling analyses that support the notion. Our strong demand simply does not put any pressure on prices to fall. I'm beginning to wonder if $3 for 87 octane will even change us Americans.
It really is a darn shame--you figure out the answer, you'll win a Nobel Prize. Our investments are negative for the month/quarter/YTD, jobless situation was mixed, rates seem to be facing a real upward pressure, and inflation keeps rearing its head. But it's the weekend so let's enjoy! Me and my buddy got one of those microwave cooker with built-in fans installed over his stove, what seemed to be an easy job turned into 3 hours. But I still get a reward in DIY. You get to get out the Milwaukee hammer drill, tapcon screws, ceramic bits, break things and kick up a lot of sawdust and plaster. Beats work anyday!
It really is a darn shame--you figure out the answer, you'll win a Nobel Prize. Our investments are negative for the month/quarter/YTD, jobless situation was mixed, rates seem to be facing a real upward pressure, and inflation keeps rearing its head. But it's the weekend so let's enjoy! Me and my buddy got one of those microwave cooker with built-in fans installed over his stove, what seemed to be an easy job turned into 3 hours. But I still get a reward in DIY. You get to get out the Milwaukee hammer drill, tapcon screws, ceramic bits, break things and kick up a lot of sawdust and plaster. Beats work anyday!
04-03-2005, 05:29 PM
#135
Originally Posted by kingofsorrow
i used to own gas stations, believe me when i say selling gasoline brings the stores no negligable cash increase. in times like these, they are selling at cost.
Sad but true....
04-03-2005, 06:23 PM
#136
you guys are lucky you dont live in california. in certain parts it has already surpassed the 3 dollar mark. and other parts are getting there. id kill for 2.00/gal. not really but its getting crazy over here.
04-03-2005, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr****s95SE
you guys are lucky you dont live in california. in certain parts it has already surpassed the 3 dollar mark. and other parts are getting there. id kill for 2.00/gal. not really but its getting crazy over here.
I don't mind expensive costs-of-living if we get what we pay for. I have friends in San Diego and then friends-of-friends in Anaheim and San Fran. For what they pay, I'm not sure what they're getting. But the costs to live there are shocking.
NYC is another story, I believe it's the capital of the world. $910/sq. ft. makes sense there, if you can afford it.
Gas in Philly seems to have remained the same for at least 1 1/2 wks. $2.399 for super, but for whatever reason the Sunoco I go to is $2.199 for 93 octane.
I usually put in $20 and get a full tank but I just got a half tank
04-03-2005, 07:55 PM
#139
has anyone else noticed people are driving slower nowadays? in the freeway, people are actually doing the speed limit. im crusing 75 and im the fastest one!!! i believe everyone else is doing 65-70. it wasnt like that a year ago... everyone doing atleast 70-75, and some 80+.
04-03-2005, 07:58 PM
#140
Originally Posted by chun
has anyone else noticed people are driving slower nowadays? in the freeway, people are actually doing the speed limit. im crusing 75 and im the fastest one!!! i believe everyone else is doing 65-70. it wasnt like that a year ago... everyone doing atleast 70-75, and some 80+.
i am one of them
04-03-2005, 08:52 PM
#143
Originally Posted by kingofsorrow
i see another trini on the forum. and from tampa too. what's up sagamax?
04-04-2005, 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by sagamax
yep check out this thread in the international forum http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=371074
04-04-2005, 09:35 PM
#148
Originally Posted by SmoothMax
$2.89 for 91 octane on my way back to SoCal from NorCal
04-05-2005, 11:34 AM
#152
Originally Posted by illmortal
goodness I can't wait till that piece of crap president leaves the white house! 
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(My opinion, don't hate me for it!)
04-05-2005, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by kingofsorrow
man i just paid $2.45 for "93" here in Tampa. my friend at Giant Oil., said by the end of this month they are going to selling too the station's at $3.00 or above, unless things suddenly change.
04-05-2005, 01:06 PM
#154
Originally Posted by TXT-1
Uh oh, here we go again. There are so many other factors contributing to the rise of fuel prices you can't just pin it on George W.
04-05-2005, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Ant96GLE
Thank you.. It was inevitable this was goign to happen anyway. Wait till the next President comes into office, we'll probably be paying $5 a gallon and still pin it on GW
04-05-2005, 06:43 PM
#159
Originally Posted by Frank Fontaine
I am definitely a liberal but I agree with you, Geroge Bush has nothing to do with the world demand for oil that has not been seen for a generation. And the demand is not going down, it's going up. What can bring it under control is conservation (unlikely) or increased production (possible). We all learned about the cartel theory in 8th grade econ, didn't we? There is a point at which the price is sufficiently high that greed kicks in on the supply side. Then the price retreats.
Cars for Americans are an extension of their lives and personalities, its their freedom. Its not until gas prices hit well over $3 where SUV's are going to be reserved for people who can afford filling them up.
04-06-2005, 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Ant96GLE
With all these industrialized countries starting to put in straws and sucking up oil for themselves as well, these OPEC countries are LOVING it. I remember reading somewhere that during the 70's gas crisis, by adjusting inflation, people were paying well over $3 a gallon back then.
Cars for Americans are an extension of their lives and personalities, its their freedom. Its not until gas prices hit well over $3 where SUV's are going to be reserved for people who can afford filling them up.
Cars for Americans are an extension of their lives and personalities, its their freedom. Its not until gas prices hit well over $3 where SUV's are going to be reserved for people who can afford filling them up.
I think we as Americans can afford anything, because of our feelings about going into debt. Food for thought, all that money that people don't pay every month because they lease their vehicle (i.e. increase their cash flow), do they take that cash flow and do something that generates income? Or did they need a lease because they don't have the cash needed to buy?