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Replying to: nostrom0 (Apr 29, 2005 3:49 pm) |
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I am very interested in purchasing a GX, especially since there is a refueling station a couple blocks from my work. I have a few concerns though. Most of the stations listed in the San Fernando Valley seem to require a SoCalGas Card to purchase gas even though they are listed as "Public Access". I tried calling the 800 number to the Southern California Gas Co and the rep I spoke to didn't even know that they had CNG refueling stations- much less how to get one of these payment cards. Does anyone have any experience using these stations and how they managed to get one of these payment cards? Also what price per "gallon" could I expect in the Glendale area? Shouldn't the Gas Company be promoting this technology- or at least training their employees that it exists? Will the 2006 models have any significant upgrades? I was very diasappointed looking over the GX brochure in that Honda charges almost a thousand dollars more for the GX versus the Hybrid, but they don't provide any of the extras that are standard on the Hybrid- ie Leather trimmed seats, Electronic Brake Distribution, 4 speakers instead of 2, Hybrid exclusive color, blue lit instrument panel... Seems odd that they would charge more for the GX over the Hybrid- which has a much more complex drivetrain and very expensive batteries and motors, and then not even offer the same features. Will Honda get serious with the GX in 2006 by either reducing the price or giving it exclusive features like their other premium priced Hybrid?
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Replying to: ravenflight (May 18, 2005 9:04 am) I don't know what the plans for the next model year are, but I think the GX is a better vehicle than the HX. Natural gas is cheaper than gasoline, especially when it's from your home gas line. I also think home refueling is such a huge convenience they should make a bigger point about it when marketing the GX. The last time I bought gas at Costco I waited in line for 20 minutes. Also, the emissions from the GX are lower than from the HX, and it's a less complicated vehicle. I would have liked leather seats too, but I'm very happy about the political statement I'm making by not buying gasoline anymore. |
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cross-country trips: With the new station in Barstow trips to Las Vegas are now practical IF you have a Haycock Petroleum card to buy gas for the return trip. Someone told me he did it from the Victorville station before Barstow existed in a GX. I signed up for AAAPlus just in case! And there are a number of stations along 99 which would make a trip to the Bay Area or Sacramento possible, just not on the 5. Also a number of stations along 101 but I haven't checked that out carefully.
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Replying to: freedml (Feb 26, 2006 6:28 am) Toyota handled the speakers by mounting them on the package shelf on the CNG Camrays. I would love to find a low milage on for sale. As for driving up and down the mountain I have never been to the San Beradino LCNG station. Has anyone, what are there prices like? Depending on your route you could fill at the city of Riverside or city of Ontario. They both take credit card. Both of these station are operated at no profit. Those cities are only trying to cover costs. I have added a presser gauge to my vehicle. it is easy to do off the stainless steal high presser line. mine is mounted in the trunk but on a lot of the conversions they mount them in the engine compartment . In a 93 dodge vale I ust to drive they had mounted a remote read gauge under the dash. I have been involved in CNG since 1991. I have never been able to figure out why the press has ALWAYS turned there back on CNG. first with the electric car now the hybrids Lets not forget Ethanol. I was told the advertising budget for GM’s E85 is higher than the hole CNG program for GM. The Dodge Sprinter is made CNg for all markets but North America. Ford, GM, Volvo and Mercedes all have CNG vehicles for the European market. Clean Energy has been trying to work a deal with Volvo to import CNG S class to the US. a few years ago Mazda was testing a CNG hybrid in LA. |
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Replying to: freedml (Feb 26, 2006 6:28 am)  60. I got burned on that one last trip to the bay from LA.  Sorry ENRG ,but it's true. Made the trip along 99 several times in the crown vic and the civic.You need a pg e card , and fleetstar is a good one to have also.Wonder how full you will get in victorville,barstow or vegas in the heat of summer ?
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Replying to: cngmike (Feb 26, 2006 11:50 am) Where on the web is there such a Toyota in the US? Possibly a European import version? Or were you referring to an after-market CNG installation on one? I bet others are wondering also!
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Replying to: cnguser (Mar 01, 2006 12:46 pm)
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Replying to: londnr (Mar 01, 2006 2:43 pm)
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