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  • #31
    Re: Influence of Gas Prices

    I PAID $3.76 THE GAL. FOR SUPER TODAY....BUT REMEMBER...I'M IN THE IMMIGRATION BUSINESS...ALWAYS HAVE SOME ILLEGAL CLIENTS TO PUSH THE BIRD !

    SERIOUSLY...I THINK ITS CHEAPER TO FLY THAN TO DRIVE TO FLORIDA...

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    • #32
      Re: Influence of Gas Prices

      Originally posted by Meowgal View Post
      The T-bird is certainly not racking up miles right now and I am driving the Prius more and more.
      You and me both!!
      2002 Ford Thunderbird Premium Torch Red partial interior (sold June 2013)
      2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD Entertainment & Technology Pkgs Graphite Luster Grey Metallic
      2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) Wind Chill Pearl White Tri-Color/Black

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      • #33
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        Say your Bird averages 20 mpg, and you drive 7000 miles a year. I don't drive that many miles, but I think that's about average. With gas at $3 a gallon, that comes out to $1050. With gas at $4 a gallon, the cost is $1400, or a little bit less than a dollar a day more. Instead of depriving myself of the joy of driving my Bird, I'll just buy a large cup of McDonald's coffee in the morning rather than a Starbuck's. I like McDonald's coffee better anyway, and I sure as heck like driving my Bird more than I like watching it sit in the garage. The way things are going, there may come a day in the not too distant future when driving anything that uses gas will be cost prohibitive, except for the very wealthy, so I'm going to drive my Bird while I can.

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        • #34
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          I didnt vote. I won't drive less because of the cost and no I wont cancel vacactions. But yes I do see how the cost sucks. I just paid for our tickets to the Czech Republic yesterday and what used to cost me 1800 round trip ( I am cheap fly cattle class) cost me almost 4000 this year! As for driving the bird I do plan on driving it less this year. Not because of cost but I really enjoy my bicycle and the benefit of exercise it gives.
          Got Ammo?

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          • #35
            Re: Influence of Gas Prices

            Originally posted by TonyV View Post
            I PAID $3.76 THE GAL. FOR SUPER TODAY....BUT REMEMBER...I'M IN THE IMMIGRATION BUSINESS...ALWAYS HAVE SOME ILLEGAL CLIENTS TO PUSH THE BIRD !

            SERIOUSLY...I THINK ITS CHEAPER TO FLY THAN TO DRIVE TO FLORIDA...
            Tony I was thinking of coming to L.I.N.Y. in May for a couple of days.I could have gotten a flight on Spirit to Islip for $119.00 R/T rented a car and still come out cheaper.
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            • #36
              Re: Influence of Gas Prices

              On a lighter note:
              Last edited by MikeB; Jan 21, 2009, 08:07 AM.
              2002 Ford Thunderbird Premium Torch Red partial interior (sold June 2013)
              2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD Entertainment & Technology Pkgs Graphite Luster Grey Metallic
              2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) Wind Chill Pearl White Tri-Color/Black

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              • #37
                Re: Influence of Gas Prices

                Hey Everybody, I have NEVER put anything but regular gas into my 2002 'Bird (owned since new) and now at 36,000+ miles, I have NEVER had a problem with the performance of the car. So save yourselves 20 cents+ per gallon and put regular in the car and enjoy.

                Steve, Sarasota, Florida

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                • #38
                  Re: Influence of Gas Prices

                  Originally posted by 65TBSTEVE View Post
                  Hey Everybody, I have NEVER put anything but regular gas into my 2002 'Bird (owned since new) and now at 36,000+ miles, I have NEVER had a problem with the performance of the car. So save yourselves 20 cents+ per gallon and put regular in the car and enjoy.
                  Now you've gone and done it, Steve. Cries of heresy will soon be heard throughout the land.
                  21 years, 174K miles, 48 States X 2 & DC, 9 Canadian provinces, 8 European countries, 3 Caribbean Islands, 3 Hawaiian Islands, 100+ National Park locations, 150+ T-bird events, 190+ retrobird diecasts/models, 13 TOTM pics & some very special friends...THANKS TBN !

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                  • #39
                    Re: Influence of Gas Prices

                    Had a good laugh yesterday. Was filling the truck up (no that surley was NOT the laugh), but accross from me was a Mercede's, pumping deisel at $4.16 a gallon. I felt good.
                    DaveR (as seen on survelance TV)

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                    • #40
                      Re: Influence of Gas Prices

                      Oh boy. Hope I didn't speak to soon. A friend just emailed me this. He took this photo this morning. Good news for us any way, he's on the West Coast.
                      Last edited by Ol'Dave; Jan 1, 2009, 10:40 AM.
                      DaveR (as seen on survelance TV)

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                      • #41
                        Re: Influence of Gas Prices

                        Prices here have gone up 21 cents in just the past week. If the vet bills weren't so high, I'd get a horse.

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                        • #42
                          Re: Influence of Gas Prices

                          Well folks, the gas prices here in Canada have settled at $1.29 per litre or $5.85 per Canadian Gal. However as we only use the T-Bird for summer fun, we still plan to take in our 3 day tour with our local T-Bird club and many other events. Life is too short and I plan to enjoy our retirement. I am thinking of selling our 07 sport trac as we really don't need a truck and it sits all summer, as we drive our 05 Avalon and our T-Bird from April to Oct.
                          I am thinking of something like a Rav 4 or a CRV for winter driving. These vehicles can be had with AWD and should be good on fuel as well. I am fortunate that I can still enjoy a cup of coffee once or twice a day at Tim Horton's or Mcdonalds and afford gas for our cars. I am sure that if the prices of gas continues to approach $1.50 per litre that we will have to cut back on unnecessary driving, but until then, let er rip...........
                          Take care
                          Jim

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                          • #43
                            Re: Influence of Gas Prices

                            Originally posted by Ray_theherd View Post
                            http://www.thetimemovie.com/
                            Very thought provoking, and it's all true..............I couldn't agree more with it's message.

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                            • #44
                              Re: Influence of Gas Prices

                              Originally posted by Ediron View Post
                              Tony I was thinking of coming to L.I.N.Y. in May for a couple of days.I could have gotten a flight on Spirit to Islip for $119.00 R/T rented a car and still come out cheaper.
                              ED...IF YOUR COMING INTO NEW YORK CITY GIVE ME A SHOUT...HOPEFULLY WE CAN GET TOGETHER FOR DINNER OR WHATEVER...WOULD BE GOOD TO SAY HELLO !!!

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                              • #45
                                Re: Influence of Gas Prices

                                Originally posted by TonyV View Post
                                ED...IF YOUR COMING INTO NEW YORK CITY GIVE ME A SHOUT...HOPEFULLY WE CAN GET TOGETHER FOR DINNER OR WHATEVER...WOULD BE GOOD TO SAY HELLO !!!
                                Thanks for the invite Tony will let you know when I do it .It will be a pleasure.
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