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#43 of 71 Re: CA HOV lane sticker [vicjon] by ohmygas Nov 11, 2007 (8:50 pm)
Replying to: vicjon (Nov 09, 2007 4:11 pm) I just called Friday and the lady told me it takes about 4 weeks. when you check has been cleared it is a sign that they got your paperwork. In my case I applied with a new car purchase, which was 6 weeks ago. I just got my plates but no HOV stickers. Which may take another 2 weeks, since it would be 4 weeks AFTER issue of the plates (was no 10/30). Since you got your plates already it should not take more then 4 weeks.
#45 of 71 Can you still get carpool Stickers for the 08 Civic GX? How is the Fuel ? by jvenglass Apr 04, 2008 (1:49 pm)
I was thinking of getting one for my wife we live is So.Cal. if we were to buy a new one now would she be able to get the HOV stickers? I saw one the other day that had Silver stickers? Are those the say as the Yellow ones?   What is the fuel cost on these? She is driving about 100 each day round trip.   Will the car last as long as a Gas model? Will the upkeep costs be greater?
#46 of 71 Good questions. by dejapooh Apr 04, 2008 (2:10 pm)
The silver HOV stickers are still available for the Natural Gas Vehicles. There is no limit on them (the limit is what cut off the stickers on the Hybrids). It is not the same, it is better. It allows free parking at meters in several southern California cities (LA, Santa Monica, and more). You are restricted to the time allowed to the meter (if it is a 2 hour meter, you get 2 hours of free parking, then you have to move the car). The Yellow stickers are only good until the end of 2008 or something, the silver ones are good until 2014 i believe (someone back me up on these).   If she is driving 100 miles each way, make sure she has a home filling unit or a filling station near your home or office (Ideally you should be near on at both locations).   I am paying $2.56 near my house, and $2.20 near my wife's work. Prices vary widely. Burbank is one of the cheapest stations, LAX is one of the most expensive. I think the most expensive right now is about $2.75 or $2.80.   Rumor is that because the fuel is so much cleaner than Gasoline, there will be fewer deposits and less wear. Taxis and police cars seem to indicate that a life expectancy of about 400,000 mile to 500,000 miles if you take good care of it.   The Fuel Filters cost a few hundred dollars to replace every 30,000 miles. The price has been dropping lately as it becomes wider knowledge that you don't need to replace the entire filter, just the insert. Other than that, it is about the same.   If you buy used, do not buy a used GX between 2001 and 2006. The transmission is not very reliable. Replies to this message: epnfrn (Apr 04, 2008 2:23 pm) jvenglass (Apr 04, 2008 2:39 pm) epnfrn (Apr 04, 2008 3:19 pm)
#47 of 71 Re: Good questions. [dejapooh] by epnfrn Apr 04, 2008 (2:23 pm)
Replying to: dejapooh (Apr 04, 2008 2:10 pm) transmission issues on 2001 to 2005 ... 2006 is the newest iteration and doesn't have a CVT. i'm sure dejapooh meant this, but just wanted to clarify for you.   everything else he said is spot on. i'll add that the silver stickers are nicer up here in the Bay Area, as they get you free bridge crossings during commute hours. i cross two bridges on my commute for a savings of $8 / day!   for current prices (which are as high as i've ever seen them) check out www.cngprices.com for a google map of CNG stations. i'm regularly paying 2.26 / GGE and get 40mpg.   epi
#48 of 71 Re: Good questions. [dejapooh] by jvenglass Apr 04, 2008 (2:39 pm)
Replying to: dejapooh (Apr 04, 2008 2:10 pm) How much dose a tank hold? and how many miles do you get on a tank?   Do the home fill units cost alot?   Are the full filters hard to do yourself or do you take it to a dealer to do?   We have the 91 toll lane and the 241 toll roads done here in So.Cal. dose any one know if the Silver stickers save on the cost of tolls on these?   Thanks for all the great info and insite guys it is a big help. Replies to this message: epnfrn (Apr 04, 2008 3:19 pm)
#49 of 71 Re: Good questions. [jvenglass] by epnfrn Apr 04, 2008 (3:19 pm)
Replying to: jvenglass (Apr 04, 2008 2:39 pm) 8 GGE (gas gallon equiv's) ... but probably never be able to put more than 6.7 GGE in. at my current avg of 40mpg, that's about 250+ miles per tank. less with more stop/go or lead-foot.   Phil or Fuelmakers cost about $4k or so + install. worth it monetarily in the long run, obviously worth it very quickly convenience-wise. search around the site for more info on those...lots here.   filters can be done by decent garage jockey ... and as dejapooh said, people are realizing that industrial fuel supply (PG&E) is very clean ... so perhaps you may not to replace them very often afterall.   don't know on toll road. epi
#51 of 71 Home Fueling by jvenglass Apr 04, 2008 (6:02 pm)
How much are the home fueling units and can you have them installed yourself in So.Cal. ? Replies to this message: pf_flyer (Apr 05, 2008 3:07 am)
#52 of 71 Re: Home Fueling [jvenglass] by pf_flyer HOST Apr 05, 2008 (3:07 am)
Replying to: jvenglass (Apr 04, 2008 6:02 pm) The place to talk about home fueling is the All About PHILL discussion.

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