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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 09:26 AM
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I just returned from California

Gss prices of $1.87 for regular and $2.09 for premium 92??? Yikes! Here in NJ regular is $1.39 and premium 93 is $1.59.
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 09:33 AM
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not surprising

im paying $1.79 for super around me
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 09:46 AM
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here in jersey. maybe in the boonies where you live but up in fort lee its about 1.68 regular 1.80 for super.
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 09:57 AM
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welp...gas prices out here are outrageous...but oh well....
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 10:25 AM
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$2.19 for premium 91 in Southern California.

By thw way, super premium in california is octane 91 only.
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 01:12 PM
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Originally posted by 6spdmanual
$2.19 for premium 91 in Southern California.

By thw way, super premium in california is octane 91 only.
there is a 76 in stockton that offers 93 octane.
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 01:30 PM
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I just say the gas station sign by my house: $2.19 for Premium......(Northern California)

Oh yeah, I'll drive to stockton in my cowboy boots to fill up with 93, only to return on half tank........
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 01:31 PM
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gto2020: Let's not forget to mention the FLAWLESS weather here ! You can have that East coast Humidity !
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 06:43 PM
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Gas price went up $0.15 in 3 days here Geez, what now!?
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 06:46 PM
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Originally posted by RaptorCLS
there is a 76 in stockton that offers 93 octane.
are you sure, because I think the legal limit is 91. I do know there are exemptions for race gas.
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 06:47 PM
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Originally posted by BlueCLS6
Gas price went up $0.15 in 3 days here Geez, what now!?

be prepared they are still going up

The EPA is making us put new chemicals in for cleaner burning
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 07:59 PM
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it was at $2.29 / gallon for 91 not too long ago
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 08:00 PM
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gto2050...

What did you do here in Cali?
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 08:08 PM
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I just filled up 2 days ago, 1.41 for regular. Feel bad for those 1.87 for regular
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 08:12 PM
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you shouldnt complain, hawaii has the highest gas prices in the nation
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 08:18 PM
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Originally posted by AcUrALiTy
you shouldnt complain, hawaii has the highest gas prices in the nation
but it's also hawaii, a tank will last you a fuckin month on any of the islands. And everything is expensive in HI. I bought a 4 pack of guiness last time I was on Kauai. And it was fucking 12$!!!
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 10:45 PM
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Originally posted by RaptorCLS
there is a 76 in stockton that offers 93 octane.
WHERE??? MAP!!!

I know of a few 76's that have 100 and 110 race gas, but I
haven't seen 93!! I'll fill up on that before the Sacto Twistie Runs!!!
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 04:41 AM
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Originally posted by dets
here in jersey. maybe in the boonies where you live but up in fort lee its about 1.68 regular 1.80 for super.
I DO live in the boonies!
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 04:42 AM
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Originally posted by Fabvsix
gto2020: Let's not forget to mention the FLAWLESS weather here ! You can have that East coast Humidity !
And power failures when the weather hits 90. FAWK! All evening last night, no power.
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 04:43 AM
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Originally posted by wuzzz619
gto2050...

What did you do here in Cali?
My Mom and sister live in Encinitas. Spent time with them, spent time with my buddy who runs Discover Inifiniti and time on a boat. I love San Diego.
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 07:41 AM
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Pay attention. This is what happens when socialist environmentalists get elected as a majority.
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 09:22 AM
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Pay attention. This is what happens when socialist environmentalists get elected as a majority.
Which one are you referring to? Bush, Davis, who?
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Old Aug 15, 2003 | 11:15 AM
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Originally posted by ghander
are you sure, because I think the legal limit is 91. I do know there are exemptions for race gas.
heading towards bacon island, there is/was a 76 station that served 93 octance. Its been a bit since I have went out that direction. I'll have to check one of these days.
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