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Awesome prices. Glad I drive 40 miles to and from work everyday. I'm going to try to push filling up every 5th work day. I dont think I can make it though. My car is suppose to get 40mpg but I dont think its that high. I drive an 04' Corrolla S BTW. It has 400 HP! No lie!
Driving faster than 60-65 rapes gas mileage, keep that in mind.Quote:
Originally Posted by EvilMog
Sadly, people have. It looks good to them, but it burns a ton of oil and gas. I don't understand the allure. I can't count the accidents I've nearly seen happen because of some soccer-mom behind the wheel.Quote:
Originally Posted by omfgninjas in iraq
Guess I lucked out. I live 5 minutes from work (in clear traffic). It's like 2 miles from my front door to my job. Saves a hell of a lot on gas.Quote:
Originally Posted by EvilMog
It's true, not that I ever care about it. Gas mileage (the ones they have posted in the windows at dealerships) are based on tests conducted at 50 mph. Wind resistance like...increases exponentially. Triples, I believe, as you go up. So at 80 mph your wind resistance is WAY more than it is at 60 mph, by a hugely significant amount.Quote:
Originally Posted by diffusionx
Gooch~ The price of a barrel of oil ended at $71. AAA expects the price to go up ... reason? Hurricane season.
But your four reason are all valid. They are the reason. I just find saying the Hurrican season will raise prices is BS. Depleted supply is a vaild reason, Iraq,Nigeria, and Iran.
At 2 miles would it not make sense to use a bike? Is the route dangerous? Does it rain a lot?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fighter-X
Another reason prices have increased is due to legislation. I understand there was a recent mandate to replace MTBE (methyl tertiary, butyl ether) with ethanol. MTBE was found to be carcinogenic and there were concerns about leakage seeping into ground water supplies.Quote:
Originally Posted by Advocate05
Hit $2.99 yesterday :(
This is does indeed sucks, since I do have to drive about 45 miles a day, and even with my Corolla giving me great mileage, it still requires fill ups too often.
I keep telling myself I won't go faster than that on Rt 50, but I always do.Quote:
Originally Posted by diffusionx
Yeah I drive the NJ Turnpike every day and I keep telling myself to drive slow, but when I see cars pass me and the flow of traffic faster than me. My foot tends to gow down on that gas pedal.
And Gooch again your right. It just sucks though.