- #7761 of 8801
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Re: $3.999 per gallon [lemko]
by andre1969
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Jun 04, 2008 (6:04 am)
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Replying to: lemko (Jun 04, 2008 5:53 am)
That Xterra is actually my roommate's. I can't remember the last time I've driven it. It'll break 20 mpg on the highway, but in mixed local driving (some highway) I think my roommate's getting around 17-18.
That sounds like horrible fuel economy, but the thing weighs 4200 pounds, the same as my Silverado. And of my cars, only my Intrepid gets better economy.
Still, my roommate is happy with it, and hasn't complained too much about fuel prices. His previous vehicle was a 1998 Chevy Tracker convertible, which, despite being so tiny would only get around 20 mpg in local driving, and maybe 24-25 on the highway. It only had a 3-speed automatic and really short gearing. IIRC, it would pull around 3700 rpms at 55 mph. So at 70 mph, that would be more like 4700 rpm. The Xterra has a 5-speed automatic, and tends to loaf along at maybe 1800-2000 rpm at 70, unless it has to downshift.
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- #7762 of 8801
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Re: Something I haven't seen... [steve_]
by jac0bsdad
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Jun 04, 2008 (7:03 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Jun 02, 2008 12:31 pm)
Hixson, TN RUG is now $3.74/gal... No extra charge for using your BP card here in TN.. I believe we are at the end of the pick-up truck era with GM's announcement from yesterday involving the reduction of SUV and Trucks production... I read a business article on Yahoo! where GM management is expecting a permanent shift to fuel efficient cars in the USA, just like it is now in Europe.. I also read articles that stated GM thinks gas will get to at minimum, $5.00/gal.. Sorry for getting off topic a little here..
Everyone have a nice evening..
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- #7763 of 8801
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Up, up & away
by gagrice
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Jun 05, 2008 (11:06 am)
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Just filled the Ranger at Costco. $4.21 per gallon. Last time I filled it the price was $3.79 per gallon. That was May 12th. So 42 cents in 24 days.
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- #7764 of 8801
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$4 in Phoenix - Finally !!
by larsb
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Jun 05, 2008 (11:09 am)
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I finally saw Phoenix go above $4 today:
$4.03 at the station where I buy newspapers.....
Keep Going Up BABY !!!!!!!! I see more bikers every day !!!!!!!
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- #7765 of 8801
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Re: $4 in Phoenix - Finally !! [larsb]
by gagrice
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Jun 05, 2008 (11:59 am)
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Replying to: larsb (Jun 05, 2008 11:09 am)
Keep a head count on the bike riders laying along the road with heat stroke.
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- #7766 of 8801
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Re: $4 in Phoenix - Finally !! [gagrice]
by british_rover
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Jun 05, 2008 (12:11 pm)
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Replying to: gagrice (Jun 05, 2008 11:59 am)
Tap water is still cheaper then gas just keep hydrated.
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- #7767 of 8801
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Re: $4 in Phoenix - Finally !! [british_rover]
by gagrice
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Jun 05, 2008 (2:58 pm)
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Replying to: british_rover (Jun 05, 2008 12:11 pm)
You better drink bottled water in AZ. When I lived there it was not fit for humans. And bottled water is a lot more expensive than gas... 
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- #7768 of 8801
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Re: $4 in Phoenix - Finally !! [gagrice]
by british_rover
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Jun 05, 2008 (3:01 pm)
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Replying to: gagrice (Jun 05, 2008 2:58 pm)
Well they do make water filters you know. Most water in AZ is well water anyway and I have lived off well water almost my whole life. Just make sure your sediment filter is in good shape and if the water turns a little gray add a Brita filter to the tap.
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- #7769 of 8801
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Re: $4 in Phoenix - Finally !! [british_rover]
by gagrice
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Jun 05, 2008 (3:26 pm)
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Replying to: british_rover (Jun 05, 2008 3:01 pm)
The water is high in alkaline if memory serves me. I am sure with reverse osmosis it can be made safe to drink. That is what I use here in San Diego. I think Phoenix gets most of its water from the Colorado river. As does So CA and Las Vegas.
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- #7770 of 8801
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Up 6 cents in 24 hours
by larsb
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Jun 06, 2008 (6:41 am)
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That station that had $4.039 yesterday?
$4.099 today.
If it goes up 6 cents every day it will be $4.50 in no time !!!!
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