93 octane.
Gas Prices
Safety Car
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From: Spring, Texas
It's very frustrating in the US because we've been paying so little (relatively speaking) for gas for so long. I appreciate living in a captilalist economy but hate the ramifications of trader and market speculation that are truly the root driver of higher commodity prices. 
Growing global uncertainties (e.g. Iraq war, Iran, N. Korea, terrorism) just add to the fears and speculation. Many of the events we're living through now will be in the history books for our children and their children to read (and hopefully learn from).
Growing global uncertainties (e.g. Iraq war, Iran, N. Korea, terrorism) just add to the fears and speculation. Many of the events we're living through now will be in the history books for our children and their children to read (and hopefully learn from).
Safety Car
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From: Lompoc, CA. Santa Barbara County
I just filled up last night. $3.15 a gallon for 91 octane. I'd gladly pay, and not complain one bit, if I didn't know that the Exxon/Mobil CEO got $400 Million. I put some of that money in his pocket. He can't even spend that much money, can he? After you buy an island, a jet, a few exotic cars, and a trophy bride, what do you do with the other $300 million.
Race Director
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From: Plano TX
Originally Posted by I'm Batman
We need to start producing synthetic gasoline. We have tons of coal that isn't good for burning in power plants...
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From: Plano TX
Originally Posted by Bee Jay
I just filled up last night. $3.15 a gallon for 91 octane. I'd gladly pay, and not complain one bit, if I didn't know that the Exxon/Mobil CEO got $400 Million. I put some of that money in his pocket. He can't even spend that much money, can he? After you buy an island, a jet, a few exotic cars, and a trophy bride, what do you do with the other $300 million.
Burning Brakes
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From: Louisiana, It's Always Party Time!
Originally Posted by zwede
It's funny that the germans manged to produce synthetic fuel during a world war but we can't do it 60 years later....
Jay
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Drifting
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From: Kerrville Texas
Take a look at Brazil 100% synthetic fuel from corn and suger cane. Not one stinking drop of petroleum based fuel do they use.
We need to do that and then let all the gougers who are currently putting it too us keep the crap. (sorry about the rant)
Kona
We need to do that and then let all the gougers who are currently putting it too us keep the crap. (sorry about the rant)
Kona
Drifting
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From: Chino Hills CA
Originally Posted by Jughead
None that I ever owned. 
The best milage car I've owned is one I have right now. A 2001 Celica GT-S! 33 MPG city!
The best milage car I've owned is one I have right now. A 2001 Celica GT-S! 33 MPG city!
Burning Brakes
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From: Minnesota
[QUOTE=Bee Jay] I'd gladly pay, and not complain one bit, if I didn't know that the Exxon/Mobil CEO got $400 Million.
Simple solution----buy some Exxo/Mobile stock--get the enjoyment from both ends
SEMPER FI--1970 Dave
Simple solution----buy some Exxo/Mobile stock--get the enjoyment from both ends
SEMPER FI--1970 Dave
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by zwede
It's funny that the germans manged to produce synthetic fuel during a world war but we can't do it 60 years later....
Burning Brakes
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From: Santee CA
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
You guys don't have it nearly as hard as us...highest gas prices in the world... it hit a whopping $7.72!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES THAT READS SEVEN DOLLARS AND SEVENTY TWO FRICKEN CENTS yesterday here... bomb whoever needs bombing to bring the prices down...may I suggest you fly a B52 over the Hague here 
Although, we're catching up to you quickly; San Diego's gas prices hit $3.15/gal for premium (stupid supercharger on our gas guzzler requires the 91 octane) and climbing. I wouldn't be surprised if it hit $4/gal for premium by the end of summer.
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Originally Posted by Sprzout
Turbo, I take it you're in Europe? Prices like that wouldn't surprise me over there.
Although, we're catching up to you quickly; San Diego's gas prices hit $3.15/gal for premium (stupid supercharger on our gas guzzler requires the 91 octane) and climbing. I wouldn't be surprised if it hit $4/gal for premium by the end of summer.
Although, we're catching up to you quickly; San Diego's gas prices hit $3.15/gal for premium (stupid supercharger on our gas guzzler requires the 91 octane) and climbing. I wouldn't be surprised if it hit $4/gal for premium by the end of summer.
Yup, the Netherlands , if it hits 4 over there, we'll be paying 10$ a gallon.
Safety Car
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From: Carbondale Pa.
Sorry, but it starts at the top and just rolls down hill from there, maybe its a communist plot 
. I had this whole ,long disertation on what I thought was the problems were and how to try and get around 'em, but then I remembered that I have this disease of lusting after good ole american muscle cars and Corvettes in particular and will skrimp on other things so's I can have a coupla, few, many bux , to put in my Vette's gas tank, BTW. has anyone ever figured out how much members of congress get paid in salary and benefits and for HOW LONG and for how much "actual" work/time they put in. And who is the actual source of the funds used to pay these goldbrickers? Think about it. Sorry for the rant,,,,,,,,Peace,,,Moosie 
. I had this whole ,long disertation on what I thought was the problems were and how to try and get around 'em, but then I remembered that I have this disease of lusting after good ole american muscle cars and Corvettes in particular and will skrimp on other things so's I can have a coupla, few, many bux , to put in my Vette's gas tank, BTW. has anyone ever figured out how much members of congress get paid in salary and benefits and for HOW LONG and for how much "actual" work/time they put in. And who is the actual source of the funds used to pay these goldbrickers? Think about it. Sorry for the rant,,,,,,,,Peace,,,Moosie
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From: Kansas City, MO ...I'd like to go fishing and catch a fishstick. That'd be convenient. - Mitch Hedberg
I filled up my Vette at lunch and did a quick mileage calculation. My leasure car gets better gas mileage than my daily driver. 
Due to the current economic condition I'm experiencing, I'll just have to drive my Vette everyday.
Due to the current economic condition I'm experiencing, I'll just have to drive my Vette everyday.
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From: Just because I'm paranoid doesn't mean people aren't out to get me...
St. Jude Donor '09
[QUOTE=1970 Dave]
BP too. 
Originally Posted by Bee Jay
I'd gladly pay, and not complain one bit, if I didn't know that the Exxon/Mobil CEO got $400 Million.
Simple solution----buy some Exxo/Mobile stock--get the enjoyment from both ends
SEMPER FI--1970 Dave
Simple solution----buy some Exxo/Mobile stock--get the enjoyment from both ends
SEMPER FI--1970 Dave
BP too.
Instructor
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From: Oklahoma City Oklahoma
I still blame the DAMN OIL Companies. I don't mind them getting a profit, but excuse me $1,000,000,000.00 in profits for one quarter!
GIVE ME A FRICKIN BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sounds like loan sharking to me!
GIVE ME A FRICKIN BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sounds like loan sharking to me!