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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by auricchio, Apr 12, 2006.

  1. auricchio

    auricchio Member

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    Every time I have to refuel my car, I get a terrible pain in my gut.

    Is this pain caused by the high price of gasoline in my area?

    Should I buy a Prius?

    Very truly yours,

    Gas Pains in Goleta




    PS: Just having some fun this morning. B)
     
    #1 auricchio, Apr 12, 2006
  2. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    Dear Gas Pains,
    You should never - and I repeat never - eat the shrivelled hot dogs at the gas station. Additionally, if the catsup bottle has the expiration date scratched out, do not use it.

    I'm sure that by monitoring these two little items, you will see your gastronomical discomforts become a thing of the past.

    As for the Prius, only beneficial and uplifting side-effects have been noted.
     
    #2 TonyPSchaefer, Apr 12, 2006
  3. auricchio

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    I was going to post a photo of our gas prices here in town. We're 20 miles from the next town, whose prices are about 30c less per gallon.

    Premium, US$3.39. Regular, US$3.19. I'm sure glad I'm not filling up the Volvo SUV any more...
     
    #3 auricchio, Apr 12, 2006
  4. galaxee

    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    hmm, even with a prius i get gas pains... :wacko:
     
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  5. jef

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    I had similar symptoms last weekend when I had to buy gas for my motorcycle at $3.499 a gallon for Premium in a small town along the Pacific Coast Highway. My Prius has the range to avoid those situations. It might be just what the doctor ordered.
     
    #5 jef, Apr 12, 2006
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    When I left La Mesa this morning gas was 2.77 and when I got back this afternoon it was 2.89..can't wait till tomorrow morning :eek:
     
    #6 Salsawonder, Apr 12, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rick Auricchio @ Apr 12 2006, 12:32 PM) [snapback]238586[/snapback]</div>
    I had a friend who had her Goleta removed and replaced with a Prius. She is recovering nicely.
     
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  8. efusco

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    LOL!
    Take two HV batteries and call me in the morning..
     
    #8 efusco, Apr 12, 2006
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    Wow. I think it was something like $2.70 for regular here. But I've still got 3 bars on the tank, so it'll be another week or so before I have to fill up again. Not that I care what gas costs. I'm just surprised the difference is so great.
     
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  10. auricchio

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jef @ Apr 12 2006, 08:13 PM) [snapback]238911[/snapback]</div>
    Ironically, Cambria is right on CA Highway 1. Of course, we don't call it the PCH this far north---I think that name is generally used south of Santa Barbara. But we'll be in that stratospheric price range soon enough, I suspect.

    Most Cambrians try to fill up in Morro Bay or San Luis Obispo to save 30c/gallon. With the Prius, I've added 5-6 gallons on trips to those towns in the past couple of weeks.
     
    #10 auricchio, Apr 13, 2006
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    Now here comes your pain relief: right now, we are at 4.7 US $ / gallon here in Belgium (taxes!). And, honestly, I think that's still too cheap. It still does not cover the real cost to the community of driving a car.
     
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  12. Rick Grahn

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    Hmmmm.....gas pains and very low emmissions. How does one spell relief?
     
    #12 Rick Grahn, Apr 13, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rick Grahn @ Apr 13 2006, 01:52 AM) [snapback]239015[/snapback]</div>
    P R I U S :lol:
     
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  14. Sarge

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Salsawonder @ Apr 12 2006, 11:14 PM) [snapback]238912[/snapback]</div>
    Don't feel bad- in Canada (Toronto) gas prices fluctuate between 5 and 10 cents per litre, per day (!).

    That's about a $0.20-$0.25 change per gallon. Every day.

    Fortunately, it's a simple pattern - always fill up at night! ;)

    - Kevin
     
    #14 Sarge, Apr 13, 2006
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