Driving it MORE because of gas price

[Jeffvette]

Jeffvette,yes sir,my kids and I have recived those diminishing checks. Hell yes I put them to good use for my kids.Why should anyone turn down money? When its NOT yours? Who ever made you feel that this was not your revenue? Your not a worthy U.S. Citizen ? Oh,sorry someone sold you out. This **** is ours,why shouldent we all have it, the jobs,revenue etc that it can create? My concept must have got lost somewhere. We,as a World power,can,produce all the fuel WE need. Therefore,we dont need to bow down to or give away anything. Is that a problem to you? I ask you,WHO PAYS YOU... Do you work for the Brits or worse...? Wish those checks were $1600(on average)for the last 5 years.Besides,What does it REALLY mean to you? Oil company,or not? What FUELS you?

You missed my point. Which was you get money back from the oil revenue yet you're still *****ing about prices.

I used to live in Anchorage worked for Veco for a while and also Chugiach North supplying equipment to the North Slope. I used to get that 1,000 a year, and it was a nice check which I stashed away. I would love to see them open ANWR. The people that don't want it open are f--king fools.

The real issue is there truely is not enough oil anywhere in the world The mid east is on a decling oil schedule as is the North Slope. People need to get out of the Hummers and other huge SUV's that get single digit numbers.


And BTW, yes the checks do average out to 1,600 over the last 5 years.

2003 1107.56
2002 1540.76
2001 1850.28
2000 1963.86
1999 1769.84

 

[vetteboy86]

I just got back from the Cruise fest today and was pleased with the mileage i got in the vette. Going down i averaged 24.1 mpg with the top down. I suspected it would be better with the top up, so on the way home because of dark storm clouds i ran with the top up and averaged 25.6 mpg. Throughout the whole trip my average was 22.1 mpg. Not bad, made it there and back on less then a quarter of a tank.

 

[hAZcAT]

I just got back from the Cruise fest today and was pleased with the mileage i got in the vette. Going down i averaged 24.1 mpg with the top down. I suspected it would be better with the top up, so on the way home because of dark storm clouds i ran with the top up and averaged 25.6 mpg. Throughout the whole trip my average was 22.1 mpg. Not bad, made it there and back on less then a quarter of a tank.

I lose about 2 miles a gallon with my top down too, but it is allot more fun.....

 

[Edmond]

I gotta be honest and say that I've been driving the Camry much more lately. I've probably driven the Vette' twice in the last 2 weeks. Maybe the folks here in the Chicagoland area are getting hit harder. Our premium is up to $2.50 :cry

 

[Moonunit 451]

Dood! this is my driver, $2.28 for regular. It's :cool if you can afford to own and drive several different cars (and more power to you). I own 3 running vehicles, but i can't afford to insure them all being single, so I gotta choose my FAV to :s

And I'm still down with a lot of what unknown1 has to say, although I think he took Jeff down without provocation. F the PC bull that has taken this country over the last :confused at least 20 years. I think that I live in a world of Morons here in the SSR of PDX and OR, but the sad fact is that all this crap is EVERYWHERE, that is not rural America. Everyone thinks they are entitled to a FREE RIDE on my and your azz ad Earn it GD IT. EVERYONE here is!

 

[unknown1]

Got a big surprise saturday. nearby gas station cut the price on decalf down to $1.97,is this happening everywhere? Sure hope so as it is long over due ! Hope all are getting in on this. Iam selfish and wish I was paying less. May even drive out this summer to see folks and relatives in states . Havent been "home?" in 23 years,so this may be fun... Bad part is Illhave to drive the truck as Ive got things to pick up and bring back with me. Couldent read the pump price on the "good" stuff,but the truck is full for a change.It hasent been driven much lately. Looking forward to lower gas prices for all. I hope Iam not making enemies here.Jeff, dident mean to **** you off..if I did,sorry.

 

[96Holly]

If they can get a battery operated Vette to jump to 60 in 3 sec and corner like it's on rails then plug me in baby!!!!

:dance

"After 30 years it seems like we could have figured something out. I remember the gas lines in '73."

Good progress with regards to mileage and driveability have been made during the last 30 years thanks to fuel injection. There ARE better solutions but would anyone want to buy a Hydrid Corvette?

 

[unknown1]

Looks like thay found their error.Price went up to $2.11 yesterday.Not much fun there

 

[Daryllawman]

:eyerole $2.17.9Here in Tennessee

 

[fast.asleep]

If they can get a battery operated Vette to jump to 60 in 3 sec...

hell, for the fuel savings I'd settle for 0-60 in 6 seconds!!

Will

 

[grapeknutz]

1999 Dodge 1500 pick up 15 mpg
1992 LT1 Corvette 25 mpg
Yes I am driving my " economy" car more!

 

[tlong]

Hi friends! Happy Memorial Day! While filling her up the guy next to me makes a smirking comment about how I don't pass many gas stations in 'that thing' while dumping $57 worth into the Navigator @ 11mpg.

Did I tell him about 27 on the highway? Hell no.

I'm driving it more now because the rest of the fleet is BROKEN. The Saab has no AC blower, the '77 Ford bad battery, '98 Explodition no front brakes, shoot the golf cart blew a piston up.

So now it's the most dependable too.

Take a few seconds this weekend to remember why we have all the privileges we enjoy. Pray for the men and women that protect it now.

tlong

 

[Moonunit 451]

Hi friends! Happy Memorial Day! While filling her up the guy next to me makes a smirking comment about how I don't pass many gas stations in 'that thing' while dumping $57 worth into the Navigator @ 11mpg.

Did I tell him about 27 on the highway? Hell no.

I'm driving it more now because the rest of the fleet is BROKEN. The Saab has no AC blower, the '77 Ford bad battery, '98 Explodition no front brakes, shoot the golf cart blew a piston up.

So now it's the most dependable too.

Take a few seconds this weekend to remember why we have all the privileges we enjoy. Pray for the men and women that protect it now.

tlong

 

[SPANISHVETTS]

Hey Moon,

What kind of mileage are you getting out of the 383? We are at about 17 city and 26 hi-way. (Read that 95 – 115 MPH.) If I really romp around it droops to 16. I think that is great for a 3300 pound car. I was good last week and did a 200 mile trip at 85 MPH, the computer gave me a 28 MPG average.

 

[Moonunit 451]

Hey Moon,

What kind of mileage are you getting out of the 383? We are at about 17 city and 26 hi-way. (Read that 95 – 115 MPH.) If I really romp around it droops to 16. I think that is great for a 3300 pound car. I was good last week and did a 200 mile trip at 85 MPH, the computer gave me a 28 MPG average.

SPANISHVETTS that sounds pretty darn good to me. I'm getting just under 22 MPG in general driving which is about half and half City, Rural, but, I haven't bothered to change the speedo for the 3:33's and 17's. I don't know if I will. As far as I can tell I'm about 7mph off (high) on the speedo. So I guess a little over 20. And I get on it liberally as I see fit

I'll be taking a trip to Nevada, around 600 mi. late next next month for the Pony Express, but I'll be towing a trailer with my wheels and tires as well as tools, jacks, ect. so it'll be interesting to see what the milage is. I hope to get 27+, we'll see.

The boat won't be there We're up to $2.30 for regular