Wrong. That gas guzzler, being a "truck", is exempt from the emission standards for passenger cars - one of the worst loopholes in the history of environmental law. (But then you probably think of that as an advantage.) Beyond that, if you're using 4X the gas per mile, then you're putting out at least 4X the pollution.Originally posted by: QuicknDirty
Also, my "POS" gas guzzler passes the same emmisions tests that your "hybrid" does.
Originally posted by: RideFree
Yes, Costco is usually one of the best in any area. If you're traveling and pass by a Costco without topping the tank-off, you'll soon regret it.
Actually due to supply and demand, you're actually driving gas prices up for everybody since you use so much more gas. If everybody drove 10MPG vehicles the prices would skyrocket even further since the demand would skyrocket and thus move up along the price curve. Basic economics here.Originally posted by: QuicknDirty
Originally posted by: MrCoyote
I'll be glad when alternatives to gas/oil is mainstream, and we never have to buy from crooks again! The oil industry and all involved are crooks! Actually in one way, I'd like to see gas prices go up to $4-5 a gallon. Maybe then people with gas guzzling trucks/suvs/HOT RODS... will finally trade in those POS autos for more efficient cars that make 35miles a gallon. Punks are still on the road, revving up their engines, wasting gas. I still see it, where someone pulls up at a stop light with a Corvette, Firebird, or other gas guzzler, and then they waste gas by taking off fast.
Bring on....Propane, Natural Gas, fuel-cell, or all-electric small hybrid cars!
When they come up with a way to strap 4 of your tree hugging rides to the undercarriage of my Supercharged '02 Ford Harley Davidson F150 so that I can ride on top of them I'll consider buying them. Otherwise, I'll stick with my 10 mpg "gas guzzling truck/hot rod". I pay for the gas, so lay off. It's not like I'm getting it for free and you're footing the bill. If it wasn't for the hybrid cars with a top speed of 50 mph downhill with a strong tailwind getting in my way, I'd be able to save more gas driving at a more efficient speed.
It's worth it to me to pay $40 a tank twice a week to actually "enjoy" driving, not shoehorn myself into a clown car.
Hear, hear! I rode my bike in today, ~4 mi.Originally posted by: Cheetah8799
Wow, this gas price thing turned into quite the thread...
My solution to rising gas prices: ride my bike to work as much as possible. Only 4.5 miles, so not a whole lot of exercise, but at least it wakes me up in the morning.
Here's a Bicycle Commuter's Guide for those of you who have never commuted to work via bicycle before.
Big ditto on that. It's such a joke. Seems like 90% of the time there's only 1 or 2 ppl in a huge SUV. And those with Hummers? Yeah, they need them. Probably 99.9% of those never go off pavement. :roll:Originally posted by: Macro2
I blame the stupid, gas guzzling, SUV lovin' public.
Cool car. I'll take two. But no indication of how much $.
I think it's pretty clear those guys are compensating for simething.Originally posted by: Robor
Big ditto on that. It's such a joke. Seems like 90% of the time there's only 1 or 2 ppl in a huge SUV. And those with Hummers? Yeah, they need them. Probably 99.9% of those never go off pavement. :roll:Originally posted by: Macro2
I blame the stupid, gas guzzling, SUV lovin' public.
Absolutely, like people who just gotta have an AthlonXP 1700+ grossly overbussed to 3400+, 1GB of OCZ Particle Accelerator II EK-STREEM PC5000 DDR-RAM, dual 10,000 RPM Hard Drives in RAID configuration to run Spider Solitaire, Word 2002, and UT2004.I think it's pretty clear those guys are compensating for simething.
Originally posted by: DJMiX
Here is some proof that Gasoline Prices are ARTIFICIALLY INFLATED!
At Costco Gas Stations they are handing out a flyer that says the following:
Costco Wholesale's goal is to provide members with the lowest prices on all the quality merchandise we sell. The state of New Jersey has a below-cost selling law for gasoline, which prohibits Costco from selling fuel for a price lower than the state's definition of our cost, including overhead expenses. Unlike similar laws in other states, New Jersey does not allow us an exception to meet the lower price of a competitor.
Costco has been advised by the County of Passaic that our prices have been too low to comply with state law. Accordingly, Costco has raised gasoline prices to comply with New Jerseys below-cost selling law. We are investigating whether or not our competitors have been asked by the government to raise their prices. We appreciate your understanding. If you have questions we suggest that you contact the Office Of Weights And Measures, County Of Passaic at (973) 305 5750
Costco intends to seek a system of regulation in New Jersey that is better for consumers allowing us and others to sell gasoline at lower prices.
It's weird that they pass out this flyer right after STATE of NJ, MADE them service the public, not just their members ...
Originally posted by: QuicknDirty
Originally posted by: MrCoyote
I'll be glad when alternatives to gas/oil is mainstream, and we never have to buy from crooks again! The oil industry and all involved are crooks! Actually in one way, I'd like to see gas prices go up to $4-5 a gallon. Maybe then people with gas guzzling trucks/suvs/HOT RODS... will finally trade in those POS autos for more efficient cars that make 35miles a gallon. Punks are still on the road, revving up their engines, wasting gas. I still see it, where someone pulls up at a stop light with a Corvette, Firebird, or other gas guzzler, and then they waste gas by taking off fast.
Bring on....Propane, Natural Gas, fuel-cell, or all-electric small hybrid cars!
When they come up with a way to strap 4 of your tree hugging rides to the undercarriage of my Supercharged '02 Ford Harley Davidson F150 so that I can ride on top of them I'll consider buying them. Otherwise, I'll stick with my 10 mpg "gas guzzling truck/hot rod". I pay for the gas, so lay off. It's not like I'm getting it for free and you're footing the bill. If it wasn't for the hybrid cars with a top speed of 50 mph downhill with a strong tailwind getting in my way, I'd be able to save more gas driving at a more efficient speed.
It's worth it to me to pay $40 a tank twice a week to actually "enjoy" driving, not shoehorn myself into a clown car.
Originally posted by: lMlHuxley
I never knew the big fuss with gas prices. People waste more on worthless junk that they don't even care about than they do by saving 10 cents a gallon on gas. I just never have and probably never will understand what all the fuss is about.