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10042 messages, Last post on Jul 12, 2008 at 3:07 PM
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Replying to: gagrice (Apr 21, 2008 10:28 am)
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Not quite as nice a neighborhood as gagrice, but hopefully my next house. I've just bought a new car - a Mazdaspeed 6 - I like the size, sportiness, and AWD for New England winters. My GF got my used Jag X-Type. The 6 requires premium per the manual (93, with 91 OK), with the Jag suggesting 91 octane, but can use 87. We use 93, with a little 87 mixed in the Jag. I'm signing a P&S on a house today 5-6 miles from work vs. my 3.9 miles from my apartment. So a little more gas, but very reasonable. Since my GF and I both rent separate places, we will save a lot - not having 2 sets of bills. The house is oil-heat with a 500gal tank, but a new really efficient furnace. I'm also having them reinstall the wood-stove, and there is a lot of hardwood on the land. So some pluses and minuses. Actually the high cost of gas may be helping some people, as a higher cost of living forces more foreclosures, and lowers real estate values. So are there people getting a house for $50K less, for the price of paying $1,000 more /year in gas? Probably yes. I've got my summer vacation planned and paid for, and $5/gal gas would not stop it - actually going to the NJ beaches, and NJ has the cheapest gas. |
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Replying to: kernick (Apr 21, 2008 12:29 pm) The Speed3 sells better despite the torque steer and transaction prices no lower than the AWD Speed6. |
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Replying to: steve_ (Apr 21, 2008 9:39 am) But that's using the NHTSA testing criteria which is at least 30+ years old. Those numbers are inflated by about 20% ( c.f. article herein on Edmunds about 35 mpg actually meaning 27-28 mpg ). But Japan and Europe use different methods entirely. Also each has different emissions controls. |
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Replying to: kernick (Apr 21, 2008 12:29 pm) Where down the Jersey shore? We've got some nice places and some crazy ones. I live 5 miles off the ocean down here. On topic, I did one thing on the subject of expensive gas. I bought a 99 Celica convertible. Now I only need to drive the Ody when I need something that big. Before any one points out that this isn't saving me money I already know that but it made it more reasonable to do something I wanted to do.
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Replying to: fezo (Apr 21, 2008 1:42 pm) That's a funny looking Piņa Colada glass you're using there, Gary. 
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Apr 20, 2008 5:50 am) can barely afford my edmunds annual dues.  actually, i have a couple of great kids. |
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Replying to: larsb (Apr 21, 2008 12:22 pm) I was going to say the same thing. Stop rubbing THAT in our faces. 
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Replying to: fintail (Apr 21, 2008 7:44 am) Bike messengers are popular in large cities like New York. I wonder if anyone has thought about trying the idea for delivery of other things? 
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Replying to: gagrice (Apr 21, 2008 10:28 am) i hate cold water (giving gary another to do some needling). that's a cute slipper you have on. 
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