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MattBelliveau 09-02-2005 12:53 PM

Ha, Ha, go ahead and b*tch about your $40K gasaholic!
 
I hate to be pompous, but I never filled up before the big rush Wednesday. I was getting nervous until I pulled up to the pump. With unleaded up about $.50 here in Ohio, I was pleasently shocked to see that diesel only climbed about $.05! Filled up with $37. I even had some guy driving an excursion pull up and ask me what kind of milage I got with it. I told him, and I think he might have been a little annoyed! I got to thinking about it. This guys paying more for his truck (loan payment, insurance, $100+ gas tank) than I would be if I was paying my mortgage, TWICE! :pleased:

MedMech 09-02-2005 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MattBelliveau
I hate to be pompous, but I never filled up before the big rush Wednesday. I was getting nervous until I pulled up to the pump. With unleaded up about $.50 here in Ohio, I was pleasently shocked to see that diesel only climbed about $.05! Filled up with $37. I even had some guy driving an excursion pull up and ask me what kind of milage I got with it. I told him, and I think he might have been a little annoyed! I got to thinking about it. This guys paying more for his truck (loan payment, insurance, $100+ gas tank) than I would be if I was paying my mortgage, TWICE! :pleased:

Diesel Excursions get 22MPG btw.

sixto 09-02-2005 01:16 PM

And can tow a 300D with the brakes on at freeway speed.

Sixto
95 S420
87 300SDL

MedMech 09-02-2005 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PaulC
...without the Excursion driver noticing the slightest change in performance.


I love that theater seating.

Austin85 09-02-2005 09:23 PM

That's funny...
 
I pulled up tonite in my fuel efficient 300DT; to a crowded Mobil on Rt 441 in Boca and got $2.00 of RUG in my gas can went home and mixed it with 5 gallons of used fryer oil, pumped it in with my hand pump from Harbour Freight... While back at the Mobil, that Excursion behind me was still only 3/4 way done fueling that $hitbox!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brian Carlton 09-02-2005 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Austin85
... While back at the Mobil, that Excursion behind me was still only 3/4 way done fueling that $hitbox!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bet he had to call up Visa and get an increased spending limit on the card................ :eek:

Frank X. Morris 09-02-2005 10:25 PM

Howdy All,
With all the complaining about the SUV's and so-called bad MPG that they get where are the comments about the big $100,000+++++ luxury sedans and sports cars that get even worse gas mileage?¿ I don't know the stats but I'm willing to guess of the 10 worst MPG vehicles not one is an SUV. Anyone have some stats?¿

MedMech 09-02-2005 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank X. Morris
Howdy All,
With all the complaining about the SUV's and so-called bad MPG that they get where are the comments about the big $100,000+++++ luxury sedans and sports cars that get even worse gas mileage?¿ I don't know the stats but I'm willing to guess of the 10 worst MPG vehicles not one is an SUV. Anyone have some stats?¿

Howdy Frank,

The G Wagon is a guzzler.

http://www.nbc10.com/slideshow/news/4853355/detail.html?qs=;s=9;p=news;dm=ss;w=400

boneheaddoctor 09-02-2005 10:41 PM

Well I just got back in town after a month in Italy...The customs guy told me about $3.68 local gasolene prices....but wasn't aware of diesel prices...I have to venture out in the AM to restock the fridge....maybe I should take a defibrillator with me...didn't pass any fuel stations Between Dulles airport and my house tonight....and I am taking a shower and going to be soon.....got up at 5am (eurpean time) this morning to get to the airport and just got home 930pm eastern...I'm not up to the shock tonight..


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