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Old 03-27-2012 | 02:15 PM
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ugh, and here we go with those "Let's boycott gas stations for one day" chain letters, FB posts etc etc

that shit never works, why do people start these things
The dumb thing is they are attempting to hurt the wrong people. I've done a fair number of financial analyses on gas stations and their margins on gasoline are razor thin. They aren't the ones profiting from the price increase; at all.
Old 03-27-2012 | 02:17 PM
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The dumb thing is they are attempting to hurt the wrong people. I've done a fair number of financial analyses on gas stations and their margins on gasoline are razor thin. They aren't the ones profiting from the price increase; at all.
You know who IS profiting?

Uncle Sam and the 50 states.
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Old 03-27-2012 | 02:19 PM
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You know who IS profiting?

Uncle Sam and the 50 states.
Yep.
Old 03-28-2012 | 07:54 AM
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Every place is 3.95+ for 87 and i saw 4.29 for premium. This is nuts.
Old 03-28-2012 | 08:22 AM
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Yeah I noticed everything down here was up at $4.20-4.25 on my way home yesterday. I am sure next weekend for the holiday it will get bumped up nicely just because of all the travel.
Old 03-29-2012 | 09:49 AM
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I'm lucky if I can find 91 for less than 4.60/gallon.
Old 03-29-2012 | 09:52 AM
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What holiday is Next weekend?


April Fools day is not a holiday.

gas is staying at 4.35 for unleaded at Chevron.
Old 03-29-2012 | 09:53 AM
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Do people get time off for easter?
Old 03-29-2012 | 11:34 AM
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$4.36/gallon for regular in Camarillo, CA yesterday.

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Do people get time off for easter?
Most don't, but it coincides with Spring Break for lots of students, so some parents take some days off during spring break off as well.
Yes, I'm posting from home as I took some vacation days.
Old 03-29-2012 | 11:36 AM
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^ Schools are generally out for the week before or after.

I live near I95, and basically any time school is out for a week, traffic rises along with the gas prices.

I paid $4.03 for 93 last night. $67 to fillup
Old 03-30-2012 | 12:43 PM
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Gas went down 4 cents at Chevron near my house. It's now 4.25 for unleaded.
Old 03-30-2012 | 01:59 PM
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4.29 for 92 Chevron
Old 03-30-2012 | 02:20 PM
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$4.49 for 92 at Costco.

Thank capitalism for Costco! The other stations around it were at $4.69 or higher.... geez.
Old 03-30-2012 | 02:40 PM
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Spent $69 at the pump last night. This is getting out of hand.
Old 03-30-2012 | 04:01 PM
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Never thought Id be spending $70 to put 14 gallons in my car
Old 03-30-2012 | 04:03 PM
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$3.95 for regular near Raleigh. $3.81 about an hour south where I'm at school.
Old 03-30-2012 | 04:24 PM
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I hope we dont hit $4 for regular here in Richmond.
Old 03-30-2012 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr


I hope we dont hit $4 for regular here in Richmond.
Hope not-driving to nj in a few weeks-gasoline fillup in fredricksburg.
Old 03-30-2012 | 09:10 PM
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I hope we dont hit $4 for regular here in Richmond.
............

That ship sailed a long time ago here in CA lol.
Old 03-30-2012 | 11:39 PM
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$3.87 for regular near my house.

I think the gas station I usually go to is still ~$3.79 for regular. At least I hope.
Old 03-31-2012 | 10:24 AM
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$4.39 regular around here.... been this price for a few weeks now.
Old 03-31-2012 | 10:46 AM
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Well the gas light came on the CR-Z and it cost a whopping $33 to fill up.

Just over 330 miles on that tank
Old 03-31-2012 | 11:09 AM
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Well the gas light came on the CR-Z and it cost a whopping $33 to fill up.

Just over 330 miles on that tank
How many gallons? Im trying to talk my mom into ditching her Accord for one.
Old 03-31-2012 | 11:25 AM
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How many gallons? Im trying to talk my mom into ditching her Accord for one.
http://www.fuelly.com/driver/kiloechonovember/crz

8.1 gallons

334 miles

41.2 mpg
Old 03-31-2012 | 11:28 AM
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Thats a huge improvement over the 23mpg combined shes currently getting.
Old 03-31-2012 | 11:30 AM
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Around town I'd imagine she'd get at LEAST 34 mpg with the CVT model without even trying.
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Old 03-31-2012 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr


Thats a huge improvement over the 23mpg combined shes currently getting.
Ya but dat azz!

Old 03-31-2012 | 11:34 AM
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The front, front quarter and interior make up for it.

Old 03-31-2012 | 11:42 AM
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I actually like the large rear flares

The hatch would be perfect for her too, along with the overall size of the car. Shes got an '08 Accord V6, and that thing is huge for no reason.

She really likes the TSX though. The gas mileage isnt as good, but still better then the Accord.
Old 03-31-2012 | 11:57 AM
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I like the rest of the car. I just am not a fan of the back.

Beats the hell out of our 2012 Prius.
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Old 03-31-2012 | 12:04 PM
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I think the angle of that pic doesnt help the car. I love it in person, but I have to admit, it looks bad in that pic.
Old 03-31-2012 | 12:50 PM
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I paid $57 ($3.83/gallon of BP Ultimate) to fill up my I30 yesterday. The BP in Saddle Brook, NJ makes Premium the same price as Mid-Grade on Fridays, Sundays, and Wednesdays, so I saved around 10 cents a gallon. Gas Cubby said that for that fill-up I only averaged 19.2MPG, which isn't exactly the best, since my dad says he gets around 17 in his '09 GMC Sierra, but I don't even want to think about filling that thing up. And it's not like I'll ever look to public transportation to get to and from school. That just isn't happening
Old 03-31-2012 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
I actually like the large rear flares

The hatch would be perfect for her too, along with the overall size of the car. Shes got an '08 Accord V6, and that thing is huge for no reason.

She really likes the TSX though. The gas mileage isnt as good, but still better then the Accord.
If she drives the TSX in D and all sensible, the MPG is pretty good. I averaged 31.6mpg on my last full tank with 50/50 highway and city driving. Lasted me about 500miles too.
Old 03-31-2012 | 06:18 PM
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Not bad. Shes in NY, so its mainly stop and go for her. Her drive to work is about 9 miles one way. Id love to get her into a smaller, nicer, more fuel efficient car, but shes almost paid off on the Accord so shes thinking shes just going to keep it
Old 03-31-2012 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by civicdrivr
Not bad. Shes in NY, so its mainly stop and go for her. Her drive to work is about 9 miles one way. Id love to get her into a smaller, nicer, more fuel efficient car, but shes almost paid off on the Accord so shes thinking shes just going to keep it
She should keep it then.

We didn't buy a CR-Z to save gas. We didn't buy it because the previous vehicle was having trouble.

It was purely an emotional purchase. It's fun car that just happens to be good on gas.
Old 03-31-2012 | 09:15 PM
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Yeah she should just keep the accord then.
Old 04-01-2012 | 10:13 AM
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Back on topic. 4.099 if not for .30 cent Safeway club savings yesterday.
Old 04-01-2012 | 09:03 PM
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I just filled up @ 4.55 for Premium w/ Techron in Steliacoom, WA
Old 04-02-2012 | 11:32 AM
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$63 to fill up my srt8 from E. $58 to fill up my Explorer from E. Expensive day yesterday
Old 04-02-2012 | 11:54 AM
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Is that premium or regular? I paid more and gas here is usually cheaper then SoFla


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