Crude rises above $119 a barrel.
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Originally Posted By: Cutehumor
anyone itching to go buy a v-8 engine?
I was actually considering buying a Mustang GT in the fall but that is going to be put on hold I think.
Sorry..
I wonder... do all V8s have guzzler tax on them now? or is it just over a certain HP or displacement value?
Originally Posted By: Cutehumor
anyone itching to go buy a v-8 engine?
I was actually considering buying a Mustang GT in the fall but that is going to be put on hold I think.
Sorry..
Originally Posted By: MysticGold04
Sorry..
I wonder... do all V8s have guzzler tax on them now? or is it just over a certain HP or displacement value?
Nah... gas mileage is what counts.
Last I checked it was a combination of city/highway, and around 17. (!)
Sorry..
Nah... gas mileage is what counts.
Last I checked it was a combination of city/highway, and around 17. (!)
next week (exaggeration) it'll be $150 a barrel. THen $175 a barrel. Sadly I wish I was joking!! Let's hope we all maintain our sense of humour then. But alas, incrementalism owns us.
Originally Posted By: oilyriser
and $35 would buy an ounce of gold. It now takes 25.9 times as much paper to buy an ounce of gold. If gas had stayed the same in proportion to gold, today it would be $5.44 a gallon.
The price of gas is is approaching $5.44 per gallon like a NASCAR heading to the finish line. Oil has been called black gold. or something close.
and $35 would buy an ounce of gold. It now takes 25.9 times as much paper to buy an ounce of gold. If gas had stayed the same in proportion to gold, today it would be $5.44 a gallon.
The price of gas is is approaching $5.44 per gallon like a NASCAR heading to the finish line. Oil has been called black gold. or something close.
Originally Posted By: buster
Originally Posted By: Cutehumor
anyone itching to go buy a v-8 engine?
I was actually considering buying a Mustang GT in the fall but that is going to be put on hold I think.
I mentioned that Buster . Over the years I sold my motorcycles, ATVs, boat etc. I saw the potential of the price of gas going up. I would rather invest the extra $$$ into something that hopefully would give me somewhat of a return.
Originally Posted By: Cutehumor
anyone itching to go buy a v-8 engine?
I was actually considering buying a Mustang GT in the fall but that is going to be put on hold I think.
I mentioned that Buster . Over the years I sold my motorcycles, ATVs, boat etc. I saw the potential of the price of gas going up. I would rather invest the extra $$$ into something that hopefully would give me somewhat of a return.
As of a few hours ago guys....3.64 per gallon for REGULAR where I live. That is .11 cents overnight.
I can see the boats and ATV, but aren't most motorcycles capable of 40+ mpgs?
Originally Posted By: Saturn_Fan
My honest opinion is that it will take gas prices at double of what we have today (7 bucks+) before one can actually notice less vehicles on the roadway. For many, there are many other things in there life to cut back on like eating out, smoking, chewing, drinking, etc. Each one of us who are not independently rich will have to set priorities and make cutbacks where needed.
I still think that the scooter thing will catch on like wild fire in this country at some point. I mean, you can buy scooters 5-600cc that get 50+ mpg and that'll do 100 mph for around 6 grand. If one is commuting to work (not buying groceries or needing to haul anything) the scooter represents a great opportunity to minimize the effect of high gas prices.
+ license fees, taxes ,insurance ,helmet,leathers and maintenance will buy lots of gasoline.
My honest opinion is that it will take gas prices at double of what we have today (7 bucks+) before one can actually notice less vehicles on the roadway. For many, there are many other things in there life to cut back on like eating out, smoking, chewing, drinking, etc. Each one of us who are not independently rich will have to set priorities and make cutbacks where needed.
I still think that the scooter thing will catch on like wild fire in this country at some point. I mean, you can buy scooters 5-600cc that get 50+ mpg and that'll do 100 mph for around 6 grand. If one is commuting to work (not buying groceries or needing to haul anything) the scooter represents a great opportunity to minimize the effect of high gas prices.
+ license fees, taxes ,insurance ,helmet,leathers and maintenance will buy lots of gasoline.
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Originally Posted By: Cutehumor
anyone itching to go buy a v-8 engine?
I was actually considering buying a Mustang GT in the fall but that is going to be put on hold I think.
I remember that and I suggested it would not be a good idea, Besides you are too young to be going through your mid life crisis.
Originally Posted By: Cutehumor
anyone itching to go buy a v-8 engine?
I was actually considering buying a Mustang GT in the fall but that is going to be put on hold I think.
I remember that and I suggested it would not be a good idea, Besides you are too young to be going through your mid life crisis.
Originally Posted By: Saturn_Fan
I can see the boats and ATV, but aren't most motorcycles capable of 40+ mpgs?
Yes but I am getting away from gas powered recreation.
I can see the boats and ATV, but aren't most motorcycles capable of 40+ mpgs?
Yes but I am getting away from gas powered recreation.
Originally Posted By: Saturn_Fan
As of a few hours ago guys....3.64 per gallon for REGULAR where I live. That is .11 cents overnight.
Redding calif $4.43 for diesel and $3.89 regular.
As of a few hours ago guys....3.64 per gallon for REGULAR where I live. That is .11 cents overnight.
Redding calif $4.43 for diesel and $3.89 regular.
so when do we all go on strike?
I thought about breaking out the bicycle, but in a month or so, I'd kill myself on a 5 mile each way ride in the 100F+ temps.
Quit thinking about taking action. Over the last couple months I've
-- removed my passenger side mirror for (negligible) aero improvement
-- built a 150 MPG motorized bicycle, and commuted to work on it
-- applied for and got a date for a motorcycle license class/test cram session weekend.
Everybody thinks the time is right for OTHERS to take action! Going to have to do it oneself.
-- removed my passenger side mirror for (negligible) aero improvement
-- built a 150 MPG motorized bicycle, and commuted to work on it
-- applied for and got a date for a motorcycle license class/test cram session weekend.
Everybody thinks the time is right for OTHERS to take action! Going to have to do it oneself.
Originally Posted By: MysticGold04
I thought about breaking out the bicycle, but in a month or so, I'd kill myself on a 5 mile each way ride in the 100F+ temps.
Drink lots of water the arabs do great in hot weather.
I thought about breaking out the bicycle, but in a month or so, I'd kill myself on a 5 mile each way ride in the 100F+ temps.
Drink lots of water the arabs do great in hot weather.
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