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DES Prowler Junkie From:Valencia, Ca 91355 |
posted 02-18-2012 10:07 AM
    
gas has exceeded $4.04 for regular and that means premium will be much higher and is predicted to hit $5.00 by summer. The prowler may remain parked. |
kb7obj Prowler Junkie From:glendale,az usa |
posted 02-18-2012 10:10 AM
yes i hear you. I have a dodge diesel that holds 110 gallons of fule. |
TLRandall                   POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:CALDWELL, TX, US |
posted 02-18-2012 10:19 AM
Last time gas prices climbed like this, it killed the springtime car show attendance. I believe the same is about to happen this season. Folks just cant afford to take their cars out, and people are not spending the money to come out and see them. Last year between the extreme heat and economy, the show entries and spectator attendance was significantly lower than I have ever seen. I feel like this year will be lower. |
Dave Mills  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Johnstown, PA, USA |
posted 02-18-2012 11:00 AM
Since I can only use my cars 8 months out of the year, I will still use them, but it will be just to events close by. |
Howard POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Valencia, CA, USA |
posted 02-18-2012 11:02 AM
I know many people are not to hot on the Toyota Prius, but I have owned one since 2006 and have to say it is one of my best cars. Yes, it is a little small, but my wife gets 46 mpg.The Prius drives very well and when gas prices get high as they have many times since 2006 we take the Prius. Last week we went on a trip that was about 300 miles. We used close to 7 gallons of gas. At $4.00 a gallon it cost us $28.00. If we took our other car which gets 18 to 20 miles a gallon it would have cost us $60.00. This car has had no repair work done in 87000 miles. The braking system is different on this car than other cars and the brakes still have over 70% left on them. I believe a person should buy the car they are happy with, but it is about time we realize that low gas prices will only be around for a short time. Our memory is short and as soon as prices go down we forget they were ever high. If more people would change their driving habits and start buying the hybrids, and fuel efficient cars prices still might rise, but the Middle East will have excess fuel and hopefully this will somehow eliminate the spike in prices we are seeing. This message has been edited by Howard on 02-18-2012 at 11:12 AM |
garysss POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Balto. Md. |
posted 02-18-2012 11:06 AM
Everyone can thank me for the high gas prices. I decide to drive to Vegas and record high gas prices. I will still drive the same as I have been, if it goes up $1 a gallon, it's only 10 more per fill up and I don't fill it up that much anyway unless I'm on a trip. |
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quincy POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield Glade, TN. USA |
posted 02-18-2012 11:23 AM
Life is short. Don't believe me? Scroll down to "In Remembrance Of" section and view all the departed POA members. None were 'old' #not buying green bannans stage of life#. You can run 87 or 89 octane with no issues. Don't run E85, that will destroy your Prowler. I drive my Prowler for the rush and enjoyment; and I enjoy every minute I can spend in her! ------------------ |
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DES Prowler Junkie From:Valencia, Ca 91355 |
posted 02-18-2012 12:00 PM
my main drive is a 2011 honda insight hybrid... getting 47=51 on the freeway and average around town. the prowler is a gas hog around town. will pull it out and wash and wax it but @ these fuel prices i expect it will be garaged |
catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 02-18-2012 12:36 PM
ive used 87 since day one.prices on everything we buy will go up .all those delivery trucks take alot of fuel,and the manufacturers and transportation cos arent going to eat it.-3.58 here for 87 octane.if your not going to drive it,sell it.if your buying premium,your wasting your money. ------------------ This message has been edited by catfish on 02-18-2012 at 02:01 PM |
beachcat BANNED From:Ontario, Canada |
posted 02-18-2012 12:43 PM
$4.85 per gallon here right now for regular gas. We're still driving. |
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garysss POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Balto. Md. |
posted 02-18-2012 12:46 PM
quote: Des from most of your post, you don't put many miles on Prowler anyway. If you fill it once a month, It's $120 more a year, surely not enough to stop driving a car you love. You only live once, enjoy your life. |
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Michael Pond POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Canon City, Colorado |
posted 02-18-2012 01:03 PM
It's really sad that 4 years ago when oil was $100 a barrel, we were paying less than $2.00 a gallon for gas. Now we are subsidizing refined gas that we are sending to China and we are the ones paying the price. All of our excess gasoline is being sent overseas, and we are paying $4.00+ a gallon. Not a word of this is reported by the lame stream press. Refined gasoline is one of our largest exports. Sooo , lets economize more, buy electric cars and solar panels, say no to a pipe line that would create more jobs and oil, say no to more oil exploration here so we can become more dependent on other countries that hate us. IS THIS A GREAT COUNTRY OR WHAT !!! |
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catfish POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:scottsdale,az,usa |
posted 02-18-2012 02:03 PM
buy electric or hybrid never. ------------------ This message has been edited by catfish on 02-18-2012 at 02:04 PM |
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Dave Mills POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Johnstown, PA, USA |
posted 02-18-2012 02:19 PM
My choice is to be a V-8 person (Prowler excluded), so I figure if that's my choice then there is no sense in complaining about the cost of fuel. I am fortunate enough to be able to afford the cost of fuel and as long as I am able, there will be no electric or hybrid in my garage. |
xtreme prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada |
posted 02-18-2012 02:34 PM
We are at $5.60 for regular.... bummer..  |
Blue Kat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Tucker, GA USA |
posted 02-18-2012 03:34 PM
I am thrilled with my 2011 Challenger . . . I opted for the new 305 HP V-6 over the Hemi RT. Best mileage has been 34 MPG, and on several recent trips 28.5. Style and good gas economy. I don't drive the Prowler that much, so gas prices won't keep it in the garage any more than normal. |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 02-18-2012 04:11 PM
I filled up the Goldwing around 10:30 this morning at 3.11 a gallon. I came home and about an hour later decided to take the Candy Prowler out and was going to fill up at the same station, it was 3.49 by then. Timing is everything, I guess. The Goldwing only holds about 5.5 gallons. I should have taken the Prowler out first. |
Skullrodder POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Middle River, MD. USA |
posted 02-18-2012 06:11 PM
Hate the prices just like everyone, but I'll be driving my cars the same as always. Life is too short to sweat the things we can't control. Just glad we don't have to sit in long lines wasting gas to purchase gas. The Prowler is not as bad on gas as my Hot Rod, 19+ MPG vs. 11 MPG & I smile when ever I drive either of them! |
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xtreme prowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Halifax,Nova Scotia, Canada |
posted 02-18-2012 06:15 PM
I bought a Smart car just before Christmas... .. getting 59.4 MPG. the fuel savings are making the payment... This message has been edited by xtreme prowler on 02-18-2012 at 06:15 PM |
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ducati998 Prowler Enthusiast From:scotland |
posted 02-18-2012 06:51 PM
you should all count your selves lucky, we are in your money = to $9.50 per gallon in the UK when you own cars like this its classed as the joys of motoring i wish my fuel was only $4.50 a gallon   This message has been edited by ducati998 on 02-18-2012 at 07:19 PM |
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Howard POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Valencia, CA, USA |
posted 02-18-2012 07:36 PM
quote: Ed, siphon the gas out of the Goldwing, and and put the gas in the Prowler. The cost then to fill the Prowler will only be $3.11. There is always a simple solution to life's complicated problems. LOL |
stprinz POA Site SupporterProwler Junkie From:ITALY |
posted 02-19-2012 12:30 AM
I agree with ducati998 ..... Gas is over US$ 8 per gallon down here in italy........ |
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Michael Pond POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Canon City, Colorado |
posted 02-19-2012 11:22 AM
Our strategic reserves are filled to capacity, oil is at $102 a barrel (same as when gas was $1.89) and we are paying $4 a gallon for gas, doesn't make scense !!! I feel sorry for the people who can't afford it.Guess I'll be driving my economy car (2011 Corvette, 28.5 mpg) more. |
Greg and Veta POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Naples, FL, USA |
posted 02-19-2012 12:10 PM
quote: You don't expect me to believe that for one second, do you??? |
MIKE GATLIN POA Lifetime Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Flushing, MI |
posted 02-19-2012 12:52 PM
From CNN Money, Dec 5, 2011 NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The United States is awash in gasoline. So much so, in fact, that the country is exporting a record amount of it. The United States began exporting gas in late 2008. For decades prior, starting in 1960, the country used all the gas it produced here plus had to import gas from places in Europe. |
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