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I did not buy gas today. But I bought it yesterday and I will buy it tomorrow. Today just happened to be one of those days I did not need to buy gas I did not have a reason not to buy it today.
Beaten - 2003 MazdaSpeed Protege 29K <- broken hearted
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I didnt buy gas, Contour is still at F 
Former owner of a 1995 Ford Contour GL w/ 2.0L ATX
Proud owner of a 2005 Ford Taurus SE 3.0L V6 Vulcan
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I get 45mpg on my scooter. None needed. 
R.I.P: 95 Tour LX
working on getting
SVT Power!
SELLING 3L LIM AND UIM W/ TB!!!
PM ME....
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i bought gallons and gallons of beautiful premium gasoline then drove around aimlessly for hours and hours just so i could fill up again and when my tank could not hold another drop, i filled up my coffee mug, what a glorious day.
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had to fill up my SE twice today. had to drive 280 miles for work to get some parts in the Bay area. gas wasn't to bad 2.25 a gallon in the valley and 2.42 in the bay area.
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Originally posted by 99blacksesport:
Thats nice that you have the ability to do that. However, people like me can't do that. My car is paid off, I have state min. liability, and I am a college student, and an aviation major (10 hours a week of flying). Gas used to be $1.45/gal here, and I paid $18 in gas every 7 days or so. Thats about $75 in gas a month. Today gas has hit $1.91, bringing my monthly bill to about $100 a month. $25 a month on top of rent, bills, food, car repair, etc is a big deal for me. And this is with me conserving gas as best as I can. And on top of that the prices on alot of things are going up to compensate for the increase in gas and cattle feed prices.
Oh and on top of that I lost my job yesterday because they couldn't work around my school and flying schedule anymore (so yeah, no more telemarketing for me, darn!) As happy as I am to be out of that job, it couldn't have come at worse time, I have to move into another apartment thats $40 a month more (long story, but I HAVE to move.)
Im not looking for sympathy, I am just trying to make the point that while higher gas prices might be an annoyance to some people, to other people it really hits them hard. -Nick
Nick,
Well then my rant doesn't apply to you. You aren't making a car payment etc, and are still a student.
Yes, I do understand that this will have a big impact on some folks.
You are pretty smart, as an aviation major and Contour owner, I'm sure you will figure a way out.
I'm not saying it will be comfortable for folks, but in the grand scheme of things, for most folks there is a way to cut back.
Actually, I'm looking forward to purchasing a fun car when folks cut things and try to save money buy purchasing a new car.
I guess my point is it is very hard to buy your way out of higher fuel costs since cars are so much more expensive than the fuel we put in them, until you get to the beater price point.
TB
"Seems like our society is more interested in turning each successive generation into cookie-cutter wankers than anything else." -- Jato 8/24/2004
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I heard some crap about this "boycott" on the radio as I was on my way to the gas station. Sorry, I was on empty. I pulled my chip today.  My car is now really really slow. It still took me $23 to fill up. It would have been over $26 on 93 octane. I hope I get a raise soon (it's that time of year at my work). I'm gonna keep running 87 all summer until I get to college and then start up with 93 again since I won't drive it much.
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91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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Zippy Zetec on his last legs.
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how much is gas where you are? here it just hit 2.09. it costs me 28 bucks to fil up at that price. and yes thats regular. dont ask me exactly where i live... ill just say east coast.
Regards, Cole.
Relegating to troll status sometime this week.
New Whip: 1990 Lexus ES250.
Old Hotness: 1995 GL MTX Zetec *IN TRIAGE*
"I had a little friend once, but it dont move no more...  "
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$1.85 for 87 and $2.05 for 93. I fill up before I'm completely empty.... I'm just trying to save money for college, every bit helps.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15
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i understand that...i bought a chip and was gonna install it and then all this happened...im gonna wait till it blows over...
Regards, Cole.
Relegating to troll status sometime this week.
New Whip: 1990 Lexus ES250.
Old Hotness: 1995 GL MTX Zetec *IN TRIAGE*
"I had a little friend once, but it dont move no more... "
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