I am spending about $45/week on gas for a 36 mile round trip

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Old 07-31-2007 | 01:42 PM
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I am spending about $45/week on gas for a 36 mile round trip

I am spending about $45/week on gas for a 36 miles round trip to and from the office. How about you guys?
Old 07-31-2007 | 01:53 PM
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About the same. So it's about $180 a month. Damn gas prices, I loved it when it was only 99 cents a gallon. If only that were the prices today I don't think anybody would nag about gas prices. I mean it would only be like $15-$17 to fillup, imagine that. It wasn't that long ago either.
Old 07-31-2007 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Chanrith
About the same. So it's about $180 a month. Damn gas prices, I loved it when it was only 99 cents a gallon. If only that were the prices today I don't think anybody would nag about gas prices. I mean it would only be like $15-$17 to fillup, imagine that. It wasn't that long ago either.
Chanrith, your name sound like Khmer? Are you Khmer from Virginia?
Old 07-31-2007 | 01:57 PM
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40.00 a week = 1 tank per week or so

I'm in the same boat as most.. 41mile round trip.
Old 07-31-2007 | 02:07 PM
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I just went from a 78 mile round trip each day (hour drive time each way with traffic) to a 12 mile round trip each day (10-15 minute drive time each way).

My gas consumption was decreased by nearly 75% on a daily basis.
Old 07-31-2007 | 02:08 PM
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I drive about 350 miles a week; usually fill up once a week for about $40 - $45 (Between $2.79 and $3.09/gallon)
Old 07-31-2007 | 02:18 PM
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Close,,

60 mile round trip commute. Average 27-28mpg and fill up about every 6th/7th work day.... $40 bucks per fill

I find it totally acceptable... W/exception to the $3+ bucks for a gallon of premium...
Old 07-31-2007 | 02:29 PM
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My commute roundtrip is 16 miles, so I am filling up every 2 weeks. I have had my TL-S 5 months and now have 3000 miles. Average MPG is 18...

I filled up last night for $50. Higher gas prices in California
Old 07-31-2007 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by teng
I am spending about $45/week on gas for a 36 miles round trip to and from the office. How about you guys?
Let's see-that's 180 miles per week

$45/wk @ $2.65/gal=17 gallons
36x5=180 miles divided by 17 gallons=10.5 mpg
That's WAY too low!
Old 07-31-2007 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by S PAW 1
Let's see-that's 180 miles per week

$45/wk @ $2.65/gal=17 gallons
36x5=180 miles divided by 17 gallons=10.5 mpg
That's WAY too low!
Well most would assume that the op doesn't "only" go to work. Lets say he might also run to the store, mall, eating out..............
Old 07-31-2007 | 03:02 PM
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I am only averaging 22 mpg and that's 75% highway. Of course, its sitting in a parking lot highway driving. But man, this gas mileage is really getting on my nerves. I love the car otherwise, but maybe luxury and performance isn't worth it. I drive 22 miles each way to work in Atlanta traffic. Should have held onto my Integra longer. I really expected 27-28 mpg, which I can live with. Maybe I should get rid of it and buy a Civic. Just kidding (I think).
Old 07-31-2007 | 03:03 PM
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Oh yeah, almost forgot the question...$45 per week on gas (at least).
Old 07-31-2007 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by JeffAtl
I am only averaging 22 mpg and that's 75% highway. Of course, its sitting in a parking lot highway driving. But man, this gas mileage is really getting on my nerves. I love the car otherwise, but maybe luxury and performance isn't worth it. I drive 22 miles each way to work in Atlanta traffic. Should have held onto my Integra longer. I really expected 27-28 mpg, which I can live with. Maybe I should get rid of it and buy a Civic. Just kidding (I think).
True,
what saves me is 85% of my commute is 65-75mph freeway, hardly ever any traffic issues. The other 15% is 45-60 mph highway with a total of about 4 stop signs/lights. Crap, in the winter/colder months I get 28-29mpg without the AC running all the time.....
Old 07-31-2007 | 10:53 PM
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jesus christ you guys are paying at 3 or under for gas

NYC - $3.459 a gallon (93 Octane)
Old 08-01-2007 | 12:22 AM
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I have an 80 mile round-trip to work. My wife has a 70 mile round trip to work. We get gas about every 3 days. She tries to work from home twice a week, so that cut her gas expenses pretty much in half. (She's the one that drives the TL most of the time)

At her last job, she used to have to drive to all her client's offices. So when we had a 2G TL, she averaged about 35,000 miles a year on it.

We both enjoy driving, so we don't mind the commute. I'm used to SoCal traffic, so Pacific NW traffic is a breeze.
Old 08-01-2007 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by stillhere153
jesus christ you guys are paying at 3 or under for gas

NYC - $3.459 a gallon (93 Octane)
Don't feel bad... I was in Holland on business a few weeks ago... Regular unleaded was about eight dollars a gallon at the gas station near my client's office. In fact, I'm going back next week... I'll see if I can snap a picture of the gas station
Old 08-01-2007 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by avs007
Don't feel bad... I was in Holland on business a few weeks ago... Regular unleaded was about eight dollars a gallon at the gas station near my client's office. In fact, I'm going back next week... I'll see if I can snap a picture of the gas station

HOLY CRAP! and I thought Chicago gas prices were bad! (last time I heard, Chicago was still first in the country for highest gas) I live in the suburbs, so it's not as bad, but man...i'm really thinking about a hybrid or something down the line....or maybe the Tesla
Old 08-01-2007 | 05:13 AM
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maybe they drop the v6 hybrid in a tsx for us to enjoy... hehheeh that would so rock
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